Now I'm Psyched

The first school that I will actually be applying to released their set of Essay questions today. Kellogg's 2008-2009 essay questions can be found at http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/admissions/admissions/index.htm .

The 2008-2009 essay questions are:
All applicants are required to answer questions 1, 2 and 3in addition to 2 of the essays in question 4.
For questions 1-3, please limit responses to 2 pages.
1: Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Kellogg.
2: Describe how your background, values, academics, activities and/or leadership skills will enhance the experience of other Kellogg students.
3: Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experience.
Choose two of the following three essays…
4. Applicants must answer 2 of the below essays. (Re-applicants must answer question 4D and 1 other essay). Please keep responses to two paragraphs.
4A - Describe a time when you had to motivate a reluctant individual or group.
4B - I wish the Admissions Committee had asked me…..
4C - What do others admire about you?
4D - For re-applicants only:Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?

Time to get cranking on the outlines this weekend. I really like question 4A: "Describe a time you had to motivate a reluctant individual or group." It's a little different than leading a group, haven't seen one like it before. I'll probably make outlines for all three (4A, 4B, 4C) and fill out essays for the two I feel strongest about.