How do I demonstrate leadership in my MBA applications?

You may be perplexed or at a loss for words when you consider how to effectively display leadership in your MBA application. So, let's take it one step at a time. Consider the many areas in which you have participated and attempt to identify instances where you have shown initiative and performed your best, and make a note of these occurrences. Don't be concerned if you didn't have great leadership roles in school. Isn't it true that no one can be the captain of their school?

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5th Dec 2022

Afia Azmi

MBA Application Tips | Demonstrate Leadership in your MBA Application

While pondering over how best to demonstrate leadership in your MBA application tips, you may feel perplexed or at a loss for words.

Well, lets go about it systematically.

Think back and focus on the different areas you have been a part of and try and figure out where it was that you showed initiative and did your best, and make a note of these incidents.

Don’t worry that you didn’t hold strong leadership positions in school. Everyone can’t be the captain of their school, can they?

When approaching the question of what experiences to jot down, introspect and go over the following points for demonstrate leadership

Evoking enthusiasm in others
Being the one to spot a problem
Using unconventional approaches to solve a problem
Improvising and working with what you have
Dealing with mistakes
Considering different opinions

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