# How to Make Your MBA Application Stand Out

**Source**: https://business.rice.edu/admissions-blog/make-mba-application-stand-out
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MBA Application Tips: How to Craft Your Story

Did you know that Rice Business accepts video essays for MBA applications? Stacy Fish, a former [Full-Time MBA](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/full-time-mba) student, shares how choosing the video option for her essay allowed her to tell her story as her most authentic self. There's no better way to find an [MBA program](https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba) that's right for you.

Looking for more information about the Rice MBA application process? Check out our [admissions guide](https://business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/guide) to see the different ways you can share your story with us.

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