When applying to business school, the essay can make or break your chances of admittance.

While it’s only one part of the application — and a mediocre essay might suffice if you’re an otherwise ideal candidate — a superb essay can be the game-changer that pushes you into “yes” territory.

These essays give prospective students an opportunity to show administrators their true motives and personality, thus humanizing the dry facts that come with tests scores and a CV.

To get to know their prospective students, Harvard Business School asked applicants to answer the following question in 2013:

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Source:: BusinessInsider.Com