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Essay prompt and a curated sample-answer opening for the Bocconi MiM.

Next deadlineRound 1 · 08 Nov 2026
Essay Prompt
Introduce yourself and tell us why you would like to study at Bocconi University.
Word limit: 200
Sample Answer — Opening

I would describe myself as someone who takes initiative when I see things slipping through the cracks, driven not by urgency or authority but by the discomfort of watching something important go unaddressed. This became most evident during my undergraduate research on lithium-ion battery life…

and health estimation. Analysing degradation patterns, I realised a large portion of discarded cells still had recoverable life; the problem wasn't technology but the absence of structured segregation and second-life use. That insight shaped a venture I founded (Startup A), focused on recycling and repurposing lithium batteries through advanced recovery and segregation. I've noticed the same instinct in team settings, for instance while volunteering for flood relief, where I corrected a skewed distribution by remapping sites to reach less visible villages. Bocconi's strength in management education, its diverse global cohort, and deep industry connections align with my goal of scaling impact across markets. Most importantly, its emphasis on analytical depth and global perspective offers the structured environment I seek to refine my entrepreneurial instincts into sustainable, internationally relevant leadership.
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Sample Essays
2
Class GMAT (avg)
650
% International
50%
App Fee
₹10,000
All Deadlines
  • Round 108 Nov 2026
  • Round 222 Jan 2027
  • Round 326 Mar 2027

Verified 01 May 2026