Because most B-school applicants come from the working world, the personal statements help admissions officers understand why a candidate is pursuing a particular path, said Isser Gallogly, Stern’s assistant dean of M.B.A. admissions.
“I don’t think that asking someone to write two essays for each of the schools they want to go to is terribly arduous,” Mr. Gallogly said.
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