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2. Theme: Extracurriculars and Social Interaction: Our Nonwork
Side
- What do you do for fun?
- What are your principal interests outside of your job or school?
- What leisure and/or community activities do you particularly
enjoy?
- Please describe their importance in your life.
Translation:
Would we like to have you for dinner? Do you know how to make
friends? What are your special talents – the b-school Follies needs
help. Are you well balanced, or are going to freak out when you get
here?
B-school is not just about business, case studies, and careers.
The best programs buzz with the energy of a student body that is
talented and creative and that has personality. You want’ be
spending all your time in the library.
Are you interesting? Would you contribute to the school’s
vitality? Are you the kind of person other MBAs would be happy to
meet? Describe activities you’re involved in that might add
something to the b-school community.
Are you sociable? B-school is a very social experience. Much of
the work is done in groups. Weekends are full of social gatherings.
Will you participate? Initiate? Get along with others? Communicate
that people, not just your job, are an important part of your life.
Can you perform at a high level without being a nerd?
B-school can be tough. It’s important to know when to walk away and
find some fun. Do you know how to play as hard as you work?
How well rounded are you? Business leaders have wide-angle
perspectives; they take in the whole picture. How deep or broad are
your interests?
(A waning: Don’t just list what you’ve done. Explain how what
you’re done has made you unique).
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