MIT Essays #3

MIT Essays #3到底是什么意思啊？请高手指点？

Essay 3: Please tell us a time when you advocated for a position. What alternatives did you consider? Describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did (500 words or less).

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Essay 3: Please tell us a time when you advocated for a position. What alternatives did you consider? Describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did (500 words or less).

New for 2007. When did you persuade others to follow your lead? When did you argue for a particular course of action or position? If you can, in addition to revealing what you thought, felt, said, and did, if you can describe the outcome. How did you affect, influence, and contribute? Quantify if possible.

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Essay 3: Please tell us a time when you advocated for a position. What alternatives did you consider? Describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did (500 words or less).
Another new one for this season, this question seems geared toward understanding the applicant's ability to evaluate multiple sides of a situation, pick a stance, and explain its merits to others in a convincing manner. The element of what you said will be of particular importance to this essay, as the adcom is clearly interested in learning about a candidate's communication skills and interpersonal abilities. Additionally, you'll want to discuss your reasoning and ultimate actions as you respond to this question, as well as the final outcome of the situation.

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Essay 3: Please tell us a time when you advocated for a position. What alternatives did you consider? Describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did (500 words or less).

There is a nuance between essays two and three. Essay two demands that you discuss how you created compromise amid a group, but essay three is more personal and seeks to understand how you evaluate your own thoughts on a position. While you do not need to eliminate external influences in your decision making process, the resolution of the position is entirely your own. Again, even though the end is yours to decide, it is important to show flexibility and open-mindedness along your path. A well written essay will not only show how you came to your own conclusions, but how you were effective in persuading others and gaining support for your point of view, possibly even showing how you ultimately won or lost support for your issue. As in all of these essays, a reflective element at the end or throughout is vital.