While MBA programs are interested in your international experiences, they are fundamentally uninterested in your personal feelings about “hot” global political issues. Even in instances in which the admissions committees directly challenge you to discuss current events or global politics, the important thing is that you offer a point of view, not a scathing manifesto.
No clear rules exist as to what you should discuss, but as you consider ideas, it is of the utmost importance that you “know your audience.” You should never take risks with an economic, political, social or cultural idea that an “average person” might find extreme. Obviously, “extreme” is open to interpretation, and this is why choosing your issue requires so much consideration. As a general guideline, when you start writing, keep in mind that you are not trying to recruit people to your cause or win voters, but are trying to show that you are engaged in the issues, can consider them in a balanced way and articulate your ideas persuasively.
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