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Applying to an MBA program is daunting for <\/span>everyone<\/span><\/i>. As you polish up your resume, wrack your brain for application essay content, and obsess over your standardized test score, feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome often creep in. You might start questioning if you really deserve a spot or if you can still hack it in the academic world after spending years away from textbooks.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been there, too. During my own MBA application process, I was plagued by negative self-talk, telling myself I didn\u2019t have enough relevant experience or that I wasn\u2019t smart enough compared to other applicants. None of that was true, but if I\u2019d listened to that nagging inner critic, I would\u2019ve never had those two amazing years at Wharton.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But how can <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> overcome your imposter syndrome? The trick is to reframe those nagging self-doubts into empowering self-truths.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are my four top tips for dealing with imposter syndrome during the MBA application process:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip #1: Fake it \u2018til you make it, baby!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Honestly, we\u2019re all making things up as we go along in life. Even the most successful people face self-doubt sometimes. So, puff up your chest, plaster a winning smile on your face, and strut into those interviews with the confidence and ease of someone already attending your dream school. A smidgen of bravado can go a long way here!<\/span><\/p>\n

But you may not even need to fake it<\/span>\u2014<\/span>perhaps you just need to believe it. One of Wharton\u2019s most beloved professors, Adam Grant, had this to say about imposter syndrome in a <\/span>How I Built This Podcast with Guy Raz<\/span><\/i> episode<\/span><\/a>: \u201cOne of the things I\u2019ve come to believe about imposter syndrome is it\u2019s often a sign of hidden potential. If other people have higher expectations for you than you do for yourself, it means they\u2019ve seen a capacity for growth in you that\u2019s not visible to you, yet. And if multiple people believe in you, it is time to believe them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip #2: Recall why you belong.<\/span><\/h3>\n

When plagued by imposter syndrome, revisit what drew you to apply to an MBA program in the first place. Reflect on the unique perspectives and skills you bring to the table. Reread glowing letters of recommendation from managers, mentors, or professors who affirm your talents and potential. You can also ask your colleagues or close friends what they think your best qualities are\u2013these could become key items in your essays down the line. Many programs will ask how you plan to contribute to their incoming class, so if you\u2019re armed with a list of traits those closest to you can already vouch for, chances are you won\u2019t be hurting for specific examples to bring those traits to life in your essays. Most importantly, tune your inner dialogue to highlight your core competencies rather than perceived shortcomings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip #3: Connect with a community who gets it.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Open up to confidants or current MBA students about how you\u2019re feeling\u2013you\u2019ll quickly discover that you are not alone. If you don\u2019t have a roster of current or former MBA students in your network just yet, hop on an active online forum, such as <\/span>GMAT Club<\/span><\/a>, to seek out advice and reassurance. Almost everyone there is navigating the same space as you and is feeling the exact same way. Sometimes just voicing self-doubts out loud can lessen their power over you. And hearing \u201cI\u2019ve been there, too!\u201d from others will help normalize your feelings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip #4: Channel nerves into enthusiasm.<\/span><\/h3>\n

A little nervous energy shows you care, so funnel it into genuine passion and drive. When doubts around belonging arise, get curious about what you\u2019ll learn or how you\u2019ll grow rather than fixating on some arbitrary admissions metric you don\u2019t meet. Approaching the process from a growth mindset makes it an exciting opportunity, not just a hurdle.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, an MBA program wants students hungry to develop their leadership capabilities\u2014not just those who have checked every box on paper. So, continue moving forward with the spark that made you apply in the first place. You absolutely deserve to be there!<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn how a Stratus admissions expert can help you with your MBA applications. Sign up for a <\/span>free consultation<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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