How do I write good MIT MBA essays?

MIT essays are different from most schools—they skip the long-form narrative and ask for a 300-word cover letter plus a 1-minute video intro. That means every line counts.

Here’s what helps:

• In the cover letter, start with your post-MBA goal and back it up with real experience. If you’ve led digitization projects in banking and want to move into fintech product roles, connect the dots clearly.
• Mention Sloan-specific resources like the Enterprise Management Track, Action Learning, or the Sandbox Innovation Fund—but only if they genuinely support your plan.
• Keep the tone sharp but personal. It should sound like a thoughtful letter to a future hiring manager, not a pitch.
• Use the video to share something fresh, a hobby, a cultural connection, or a trait classmates will remember. Think of it as your Day 1 classroom intro.

Make sure the video adds personality and complements the cover letter, rather than repeating what you’ve already said.

For more details you can even read this blog on "How to Write Strong MIT Sloan MBA Essays"