- A5 d e N& z N& F/ s数学 j3 K+ @. F3 K: K. ^( Z" I
讲义教材：新东方数学难题详解，数学用语列表，当月机经 ) U/ j3 T# i. ~6 X5 O& R先把词汇掌握，然后看难题详解里面有了各种难题的集合和分类讲解，每题看解答之前先自 ) @) h$ |: p) C己做一遍（考试一般比之简单），9 O6 \5 y& u4 }' C, c8 ?: b
然后就看机经题目，把大家觉得难的机经做了，上考场会得心应手的感觉。另外在考场上不 ) \2 D6 R$ p$ Y需要赶时间，由于当时考我是第一次做整个题目，时间都不知道把握，赶赶的做完看到原来 8 f6 F# k6 f* s还有很多时间，后来的时间都在干坐. Gmat的数学讲求细心，快便容易错了，时间很够的。 & @+ I, Y* H/ m; K5 s- T+ ]6 A练习题：当月机经 ' D8 N( F+ g2 [, N8 J, _1 @( b+ c. {6 M4 L, o
阅读 0 V/ T8 G& c4 r0 z讲义教材: 杨鹏的阅读讲义, GMAT阅读心法 8 E3 C! e i ?( {# o V0 x全文主题句和段落中心思想是最需要把握的。 $ o7 ?' r6 W* v阅读我是没有什么技巧的，除了明显的比如强对比取非，大小列举，强转折等一些各大教材 4 b2 h; ?4 Q' J' X4 @) @/ b都会强调的出题点外，主要都是全部通读做题。 ( b! O& x6 Y7 W2 G练习题：PP3 " ]+ F$ L6 O9 {: a - H8 {) h, x- b语法 / f4 R( l& B' W/ ^讲义教材: The Elements of Style, OG, + j! Y. ?; \7 Z/ I白勇GMAT语法笔记，石林GMAT语法笔记，以及网上的笔记总结$ u! h" Z" I4 [* p! W
先把Elements of Style看一遍对美国文书规则有个认识，然后把白勇石林以及网上的语法 & I5 V. G5 G3 ?) R- A+ A6 ?3 t笔记消化一下，考点基本上都是包含在里面了。然后就是做OG，在看题目时要先自己想一下% A1 w6 o! T" r( H
再看答案和解释，基本上做一半就可以有感觉了。 $ j" f/ ^6 f# A: F: {4 e; y. r练习题: OG! p# M& f( A% [" n; y: [
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讲义教材: 网上的Arguement的驳斥点，模板总结，GMAT写作观点总结4 q$ ^ }1 X2 l: a. M% A
其实就是模板了，把Arguement和Issue各准备了比较长的几个模板，记忆一下， % M+ W2 A. S! l( e' H* }6 i再记住arguement驳斥的主要的入手点，根据分类考题总结一些支持，反对，列举的用语和 & M2 w7 o5 T! \1 ~8 x( o通用观点，考试时，模板一上，再把观点翻来正去的说几遍，就成文了。 / S: w# d/ Q2 @9 a) _; C $ ^& n8 X( s) ^$ L其实还有一些资料很有用的，只是时间长了，我列了印象最深，最有帮助的一些， l) C. U/ q# n: X5 {- ?; x% n
我认为网上的资料其实已经很足够了，如果把大家推荐的资料吃透，不需要专门买书本。# ?. V( W% ]$ \4 K6 H& c9 L' v' H
推荐mba8.com的资料下载区，很全的，以上说的资料都有，还有很多其他的好材料， ) K9 q' k" e+ b) ~$ Q) h1 f7 Z他们的机经总结也是很全，很感谢他们对我们备考者的帮助。而训练题目最好的就是pp3和 % X" ^1 N4 [1 ?" q% Z, XOG了。 1 o) A, R9 Y& ^! L" ]1 _8 E- d; { t& p" W/ L. s. _
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由于现在还没有见到这样的申请文书写作用语参考， : p8 I' l3 c6 j0 _+ O S我特别为大家对重点的一些文章类型做了一下总结， l2 m/ a$ A6 n3 b2 E* I+ L
内容包括 + `/ u5 j4 o) k% Z2 A, i5 A2 \8 o ) U. T. c: Z, E0 z, o>> Career Goal and Why MBA 5 s a, C' a/ {2 f4 m+ b' o6 U! b>> Plans after Degree + S4 T3 B! f0 f" W3 a>> Why our School 0 Z0 V/ e5 i! n/ p$ I ^7 F: y>> Professional Background7 k; K [ E; M
>> Academic Background% f9 ?( n# |* t. C# ]
>> Leadership . y/ ?: H- C6 [( N" L; K>> Teamwork and Communication 0 l7 @0 _8 t* W8 j) }6 y) L) [( v>> Study Plans in the Program- @0 [! W( x$ v' l+ ?' i9 C+ F
>> Contribution to Classroom 7 @3 Z! Z0 }# C T>> Diversity and Other Qualifications H7 i% J# t$ r
>> Challenges and Lessons Learned 7 }1 p. F, d# p2 g5 h5 m: R6 l E ; `: y- b2 T* C * J, f5 }+ D; ^2 N' j5 Y( r" _: E) T>> Career Goal and Why MBA; G/ h+ V3 s$ e/ y
. z/ J" [& Z6 d; C) l5 gI have developed a strong knowledge in the ______ and ______ through my5 N' }- z0 N$ K
education and my work experience as a ______ . 0 v1 o' j* b' Z; i/ e2 ?" GThrough this experience, I have also acquired excellent problem solving,4 [/ O& R% b; |& ]" Y; @
integrative, interpersonal, and communication skills. 0 j1 k2 T+ M# h" h U1 y7 HI believe that at this point in my life, these skills will allow me to realise , p2 y# g8 I" J, y9 Ythe maximum educational benefit from the ______ MBA.9 Q, p, S! Y2 {' r6 b
This combination of scientific experience and business training will help me to 9 y; l J" U* L! z& rmake an informed and influential contribution to ______ . % B V3 r* A$ [0 [ 2 ]1 @8 o* P. `( C. m; L4 a) oMy primary career goal is to ______.; m! _& P, h/ O
Prior to this I will complete an MBA in order to acquire the additional" f) C% Q% N+ c5 a$ q* I$ n8 K$ s* W
knowledge and skills necessary in order to be a5 q$ w. _% d7 |) ?8 c* f8 Y
successful entrepreneur and businessman./ B u; [ P! T$ c2 s7 U
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The prospect of ______ is one of the key elements that attracted me to pursue a7 R: F$ S( c3 {' w# N$ ]
______ combination/major. : v5 k; N: ~* V& A# {I look forward to working with other students from diverse academic backgrounds.! }+ z3 B' x3 x7 U
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I have chosen to apply to ______ because the strength and quality of both its 8 O9 |9 _2 ~6 Z- eoverall MBA program and its ______ concentration will provide the knowledge, 9 r5 x" M) w3 C- wskill building and team experiences needed to achieve these goals. + ~- C; n' |" u% J/ k. R# X9 k+ z8 n0 H6 G5 u: n
Besides the educational component, an MBA will allow for greater opportunities 6 }6 B; {' F rfor internships and full-time positions that otherwise may be unavailable to me 8 s! l& Y: H" t1 ~, M2 n. |; ~8 Pwithout the degree.' c; p4 G( [7 }1 u
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I am applying to the Executive MBA Program because I am confident the program is! H p- v# Y4 |" U% T
ideally suited to my personal and professional development needs. 5 J1 ?! K, ]- j+ h: W " [/ F$ \3 _) O4 w$ N! x1 OI recognize the need to improve in many areas, especially as my responsibilities , @+ c# j( Z" P$ K" y8 E% Vrequire me to combine my both of my ______ and ______ skills and% L' f X" V* i/ T# q& \
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development, such as marketing and finance]./ E( F5 y( g% f1 D
As I interact with other functional organizations within ______ , * R4 }; f0 y' f) J' EI realize I can better contribute in a collaborative environment if I have a : y$ b/ ^7 q. X6 W& `5 z0 Nmore thorough understanding of their needs and how these organizations run. $ W4 S) c" o) q. X. ~ ^ C( A. z' O; a4 i& n% Z k
This inventory reveals that while I have a strong background with respect to 5 j6 W* [. k: F6 |+ p+ vleadership and management skill sets, % t2 L9 T; Y1 F9 c+ z, v# G' g* tI do not have a ______ knowledge base in the field of ______ . My past successes 9 V, ?. N( P; m8 Zhave been that result of effective employment of my ______ expertise in ______ 4 y/ I1 v0 p9 T3 b! mand my leadership, management and team building skills. 5 S4 X" N3 E( wFrom a ______ expertise or functional knowledge point of view, these experiences7 u9 Q3 |9 o7 M
and successes have little or no relation to neither ______ nor ______ 2 k! Y0 ~- i- H l# jmanagement.4 Z C1 `* R7 \1 s) |$ H
This is a significant problem if I am to realize my career goals. Now that I # ]3 h: t$ p l* K& Z9 c5 F; Ahave identified the major roadblock to realizing my career goals what do I do * S, K' K9 s8 w' T1 S: W( _next?* M! m# u3 R! O E0 |
2 O( c2 z9 j f0 w5 d* f8 S, VManaging ______ for a ______ in the short-term, and starting an ______ company # u$ V6 R) y; I, r9 d- l5 A' Yin the long-term. I know what I need to achieve these goals: an MBA. 8 R4 A0 J4 F0 u( W3 |" W1 y: ]5 [' p
As I look forward to a profession of combining my computer science background$ \. y" u, `9 ]& b. z9 m7 b5 b
with the business capabilities an MBA will provide, ...8 d; D9 a. ~, x
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I've been working in the ______ industry, in particular, ______. My aspiration " |" ~8 S' m$ \is to remain in the same sphere, both for the short and for the long run. . a4 G6 x5 J0 a3 }* I( {% G* [, Z) N' G( m" l8 u+ e) p& C
My ideal position would combine the strategic elements of ______, ______ and $ L3 p1 {, w. l" d9 L# D( l" `& c______ with the ______ requirements of a ______ role in a creative industry.( r8 t7 o4 ~) [. q( B. r! R' y
A key role requiring a wide knowledge base and one that would stretch me to% I2 Q0 Y) e- Y( n2 W( e5 `
develop further.* |4 F3 \, M6 Z0 v- p8 p8 a8 R
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An MBA program will help me achieve my goals by providing me with the - K" Q" l" B$ Q# x* wopportunity to continue my formal education,! u. p! h# N0 R" E0 y5 j5 x
network with students from different disciplines and compare current business9 W* N; p! {) r: K
practices with people from other professional environments. ( D( q. [8 q/ V; ]An MBA will also show the level of commitment I have to my professional growth ! k# |; Y E+ p& d, I7 Y# vand will be recognized by my peers as an additional set of skills and! \) P& v. v* L
experiences that I could bring to the company. + j. H/ _4 L: \- Z: ?$ y+ u- A+ X 1 f4 D/ z* E+ W8 A; KContinuing my education will give me the opportunity to receive formal and # q! W% y1 S- W6 G; rinformal training from faculty,3 i+ `, m' b- w1 M; `0 D- Y
guest speakers and fellow students that would be very difficult to receive ) v! |1 A3 @9 w7 L ~; Z: k4 _outside of a university setting. . k& k. Z3 x8 E+ W9 m' aIn addition to learning new management strategies, 7 U6 [# B' y" y( d% I: y5 xI will have the opportunity to learn from the faculty and students about their # @( h0 Q/ S4 u1 |4 ~/ Pperspectives on current issues in the business world. $ j8 g) s |2 @& JI will also have the opportunity to practice my team management skills as I1 A5 d* ^, L8 V# Y
partner with other students in case studies, f. y1 q) E" g) R" {
simulations and other team projects. 1 J' N; n& K2 J" z, s8 v& `5 P; _. `9 R' H, |
Networking with students and faculty from different disciplines and industries 1 f# [8 r# z" {$ C+ f4 lwill provide me with the opportunity to learn more about the business world in , Y0 c. }- x! H- j: Y6 {8 ggeneral. ( w' Q' S. s; R" C3 i/ o# BSharing different perspectives as we address issues in the classroom will help: O3 p0 C, G4 l; D3 r. r5 A
to expand my understanding of the different roles within our respective # u3 \/ @/ u. v8 K& F% Qcompanies and the roles of our companies in the overall economy.. P* B1 A7 U- V4 S' @0 P5 ]- z
In addition, these relationships could provide an ongoing resource to compare4 z/ r4 `7 G; c4 K2 _4 U
developing issues in our businesses. c, V/ c* V4 K% I! {7 _
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I am applying for an MBA precisely because I would like to develop my knowledge : M* D0 z6 U0 o u! n6 h/ ?and skills in other organizational functions. u+ l( |* x* {. J' X( A2 [6 E; m# TLearning and understanding the various cross-functional aspects of running a0 k" |+ s7 _/ Y; D9 [. k- l _
business is a major part of my overall career plan to become a CEO of my own / c+ c# V/ ?3 p Q2 S- Zcorporation one day. & X& Z4 H, ^- K2 L0 H8 W) G3 e, p. C! ?
Classroom and team settings will also provide the opportunity to compare and! C" K: n9 ~) I3 h5 H
contrast different managerial styles, . `$ n2 P- H9 P# S; O+ bdecision-making processes and business practices.4 W% U* R4 _% n" x6 ?0 O Z1 [ a+ |* P
As each student brings his or her unique perspective and business practices to 7 f& }8 a& ~0 n1 V/ z! D8 }# Sthe classroom, : m# h8 ~% y& X" q) b9 ?. F9 dwe will be able to compare what our own companies are currently doing and4 A+ e' o w( U" A# P0 ~! ?4 R
present our management teams with alternatives and new ideas.% g& g3 [$ g! v0 g* x" J* e
Sharing our experiences will result in an increased understanding of the factors! x1 D( r9 U$ y0 z- }3 Q
that can drive success or failure.; B+ @0 ]2 c' E! |
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Participating in an MBA program will illustrate the commitment I have to my # f4 O& _. l, m: U: s" T1 g9 P8 U6 oprofessional development and will highlight the experiences and skills that I 0 n8 h+ L' u9 T. l& ocan bring to a new role in my company.! a* S" T( W+ |# j
As ______ continues to grow, the company's need for well-trained and experienced, N, ^. Z& c5 E* j6 T0 Q! f
managers and directors will increase., K5 E4 V5 X4 {2 \. n$ T
Participating in an MBA program will highlight the commitment I have to* ~8 g4 n8 e2 X0 k- g" p# u
developing my skills and experiences. 9 l+ |$ `; B8 C& y4 j5 x4 X8 Z4 c ; K2 m, @* o* v! Y* V" ? G' I; @) e8 C - K( N4 x) B) X/ [4 f% c% b% I: d
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While working towards the degree I plan to do a summer internship and9 A" [9 E9 P1 D
immediately after the degree work full-time in ______ . * c3 s7 N1 T' F& ~2 B2 l0 V 0 Q4 B: p+ p0 ~$ f( Q, I: Z( iAfter earning my MBA, I would love to work for ______ . 5 C6 x% s; Z# h( N# t/ S& o f% C7 I5 C7 e! n. c8 Y* M
On completing my MBA, there are two directions I envision myself taking. The" x; W, O- T9 [7 Z2 X
first fuses my past experience and my new MBA skills by heading towards a senior - y( ?5 s1 h* _; C5 L% A; U, Zposition with an ______ sector company.0 y. Z( m, }# o j! i/ t
In particular, I would like to join such a company as [it heads into flotation, Y) M$ i( X, l5 e. a* @. Q
managing the development and implementation of the necessary changes to its & e8 M# [! @$ @business for a successful transition]. " K% @" U0 z6 eHowever, an alternative direction also attracts me: the entrepreneurial path. ], F4 R! P) q7 pGiven an interesting opportunity and the right confidence in the market, I know . y! m f2 v+ [# V- rI would be very tempted by this. & n. p2 U; h$ b+ ?7 ^That is part of the MBA's appeal: while it boosts my projected career, it also : L4 D+ v! h2 H" D$ j4 _+ C/ Uexpands my potential to make the most of unforeseen opportunities: building6 W6 {- o" t/ K7 k( J: }
flexibility into my future.' o: V# x' J2 r5 h4 z; b4 o
) a* M& Q5 ?. H+ w; Y5 g" z' aOver the long term, however, the only "job" that will harness and parlay all of 4 g8 |' k2 j/ x5 y, mmy passion and energy is one that I design from the ground up. ) e- U! |) I6 q$ o/ W! J nStarting my own company is the ultimate challenge. & T- `# j! d3 K" k! S0 L- y) j+ [ " J# v5 P9 q h: eIn the short-term I am interested in pursuing a new and increased role in one of: b& f6 |$ K) M0 f; K1 S
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This new role will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about one of # w1 g& h$ i3 `+ K! vour businesses and will include ______, ______ and ______ responsibilities. 8 ~. H* e- ~: Z8 ?* ]9 IWhile in this role I will learn as much as possible about the business, its role ; |3 O O' J0 R) h/ C7 ~ Kwithin ______ and the total company's role in the marketplace.$ A: D' d! ~' A! R+ }
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______ and ______, ______, and the varied aspects of ______. 6 N! ?! A$ P/ g0 B x6 ^. B( R% VThis new role will also provide me with the opportunity to ______.8 Z) j* v( H. l! G
* c. o) n+ r3 x# N0 v) oMy intent would be to stay within one business segment of ______ for ______ to# Z! z4 y. H0 U* l, s# x
______ years so I can learn the business in detail.+ e0 p$ @* D+ E% H8 o! z, X' K
After that time I will consider looking for a new position in another business. W& U% F$ a, A
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In the long-term I will continue to progress on my career path, going as far as& h5 @7 p: O" u: h7 U5 Q
my education, talent and experience will take me.$ g0 G- m, H' N7 [" R f
My long-term goals include becoming the ______ or ______, then moving into a # D [( R; Q0 jhigher management position (vice-president or CFO). ) z7 D2 U; U2 D, dUpon retirement I would like to ______. 7 R. y8 ]. [6 c) F( Z s9 b2 K2 l" P8 m5 L& G) o3 s% r
Ultimately, my aim, after completion of my MBA at ______, is to embrace an , R0 R* a+ f. ]) G______ career and work for a worldwide corporation at a decision level.- s) a( `1 r; K3 ~; D
I want to experience management and decision making in an ______ environment, " O! ?6 a7 u/ [- B0 {- `particularly as a ______.1 E \. ]# G- ~$ Y& z6 }- \. u
This will grant me with the background and business connections necessary to/ @! c: c0 R9 O
leverage my ambitions of setting up an ______ company developing ______ for the 6 [! Z9 B: L% k______ market.: n9 a2 A8 `+ r% A7 i' }
' E x* W. |# k: |4 NAfter I complete my MBA degree from the ______ I will pursue a career in ______& ^3 u0 _- F) \
with, ______; ; K" x& e5 I% A- X______; or ______. The position will be challenging and include ______ . ' R" t* z* Y1 J2 W0 L4 L! h& d% NI will be able to apply my skills learned during my graduate experience to make ) M/ q" B. C! c9 a( f5 v3 ~an immediate impact.1 v7 N! g9 }5 n( B P
I will have the opportunity to interact with managers from various ______; ) K9 n5 p6 R5 x' Y______; ______; and ______. * j) [$ {. s4 U% o( I% T( P. m9 y; a$ `( r/ {8 k) s2 |
. N9 Y" ?# d9 q& ^0 a8 D& V ' t, ~$ ~6 q9 c7 b2 J/ {" Y; H>> Why our School. c5 N& F! y; b! \/ G: o2 |, n" R
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The ______ MBA Program has been designed to connect a range of disparate 4 W" U! U9 U( ]& b4 Fbusiness management topics. : n- w& I, o4 RThis can be illustrated from the configuration of the Clusters that make up 6 |+ v/ c2 u6 O3 x) Z3 u& N' T______ of the course.+ Z9 o# x& v" H y6 {3 U! M8 [: e
The Innovation section in ______ leads on to a part of the course that7 J( Y% }/ ?" {3 G* ?
introduces ______ . ' I# J1 |' @8 c$ x$ FFinally there is a section about _____. # {6 X+ z# T- A - n1 H+ k$ c( k: C. ]5 V1 o( \______ MBA Program provides a full analysis of the fundamentals of management 1 t- G/ s v8 E2 u9 Wand technology,! K1 ]9 n6 U$ f( s. v+ f1 d. R
and then integrates the models and theories that have emerged during the O5 F2 ]0 |* ]4 z/ a6 J' G, Bhigh-tech age as a result of innovation,' a' \2 N# w9 G$ n- J
technology and globalisation. 5 e b1 m+ q- L: G- s . A" m: p; q- V* tIntegrating the theories has a number of important effects that I think benefit 4 K* c0 C! V5 m7 z7 L: M! T+ uthe course. Firstly, from a purely curricular point of view, # V( `& M; m8 J0 z7 h! B( ^5 f2 dan MBA is no longer complete without an analysis of current business trends. & N: [3 D- e: u! }0 k# r! a3 {! I+ n" \# a
______ MBA course provides a strong academic framework with an emphasis on the) v" a; i' W- `5 ]8 S
international nature of business, # x, i3 \- x. B$ J1 Gwhich is further demonstrated by the internationally diverse student body and I% f6 g3 G# Y5 l: P- \$ lfaculty staff. . y# @" e7 r- r" MThe high practical content of the course will enable me apply academic knowledge ! d" I1 U% Y9 j0 W* z3 T# Qto real life situations.% \" g# \1 u! k+ u
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professionals that are attracted to a top ______ business school, 8 J, N# G c9 Y1 ^and am looking forward to developing my interpersonal and communication skills6 W0 w8 w! k9 d$ n' ^
in the numerous workshops and team exercises. ; z: B( i, p8 n) i. V; Q& M- g ^" bOverall, the MBA will play an integral part in my development and I am certain5 W, b$ O0 B4 p8 Y, d
that it will provide me with the tools I need to successfully ______ ./ M/ }# \# t, s* q/ T$ p' F3 Z
8 X! E, ?0 v _) j$ n: c3 VMy ambition is to acquire more knowledge in ______," p+ N/ T( ]4 Z7 e
______ and build strong relationships with successful leaders and innovative ( J3 N _4 b& x9 @thinkers worldwide.* ~/ h$ J; C- f. n
And I want to learn from the school renowned as the best for the quality of its% B9 ^" v7 M, Y) Y: v+ V1 M
faculty members and teaching methods.; f& U% t: b' ?. J1 }" o8 N
______ is my first choice because it uncompromisingly addresses real life : Q1 ?3 {& h2 Z3 _8 Q& D. D, Easpects of business. # U* s( }/ g8 s0 K+ n% YThe way the learning model is organized through interactive means as study0 E% \/ R* ]6 @; a8 f. O/ L/ N& Y; X
groups, analysis of actual real life business cases, ; V j# @5 B1 E$ mclasses and workshops provides the ideal learning environment for people with an3 v' t- G+ {' z3 k5 z
experience to share. 8 }1 C5 t- E( W5 ^) {$ L: ZAt ______ , the emphasis is put on the students./ G* f( m: Z. t- i
Curriculums, perfect combination of theory and practice, are updated with4 {! _) E: [# m7 V
current techniques and technologies, and moreover, can receive inputs from 5 k. c1 I5 @3 @; a+ C4 Z; qstudents.- @9 B% J7 Q e' o9 S
The strong notion of community is also decisive in my choice.2 j% U0 I& @* n7 R9 p5 Q( A
Furthermore, the commitment on ethics as an intrinsic part of the learning 5 H" S* a1 p$ [2 hprocess is compliant with my conception of business. . g, Q& V4 A5 t+ y6 r+ n2 s2 bTo me, business is about trust and honesty. And there is no way around it. " w+ a* S2 F8 G2 w4 I6 T4 IFinally, the city of ______ is a serious plus that will put me in the heart of & @! [2 P' a5 ]! I( B" Hone of the world's business capital.& ?& |0 Q% i- }" ^9 ^# ?
The proximity to the financial and cultural city of ______ gives to the students/ U. P/ [0 f, Z# S
at ______ a much richer set of opportunities. & |) D9 ^; F! Q ; N: W+ h6 U; w7 g* bI expect that the ______ MBA will best help me to develop the business - |5 R A6 A r' b# ~+ d' O2 u hfoundation necessary for me to achieve my career goals. $ P) Y# v+ e8 T# N) U! ~* i' T, x- ^% b8 d% k/ { H
In choosing ______ as a perspective MBA program I considered many factors. 0 p- [/ B- q; q7 P9 S8 m1 qFirst, it goes without saying that ______ has an impeccable reputation for : R/ V& l# ^) e: Jproducing top-notch MBAs. ! }3 J+ G" y* @! \$ q9 J' p4 ~: N; gFurther, ______ is clearly making a run up the rankings in recent years. 3 D% E. o$ U4 w2 i, ~, h6 bI intend to focus my MBA on marketing, however, I also wish to develop general/ N; G+ S8 w' G! t* K, Q' Y9 b
management, s! J' a* e- Q& k# F& k9 Hfinance and entrepreneurial skill sets as well as to learn how to leverage 6 A0 i5 U9 W% ?) b+ P- T) Ninformation systems technologies. O( }# f q8 Z# p2 D2 s( X
within the marketing arena. These areas play right into ______'s strengths.3 E! I3 O& {8 Y" V) o! D! K; G8 e0 }
Developing these skills will enable me to understand how marketing fits into the ) H" j; F( a$ W5 d ?& mlarger corporate picture,; m; j2 |! [; a. o" `
utilize entrepreneurial knowledge to compete within an organization as well as 8 v3 w4 d7 Q7 Z/ d. e# {on my own and hone the$ Q6 U f7 b( D% k: B/ k6 I. q6 i
leadership and management skills required of future leaders in industry. , n5 R& V. e+ s5 ^; R* W" A( {______ gives me the best chance at attaining these skills and developing them to! Y- k8 G8 W Y4 Z! b& D
such a level that ' T6 ^: y6 U- L# WI will be able to achieve my long term-career goals. ! ~! T9 h) `, i9 q; [ d4 c% `" p% U6 ]) b) ^
Second, ______ 's location in the ______ and its diverse student body are assets C; B1 v+ v+ g$ p% L1 ?' Q
of which few schools can boast.5 | ]! b$ ~$ U" V8 {
The resources and opportunities that exist in this area are unparalleled and e O! F5 R- ], s) |5 B3 A9 Sgrowing everyday.1 t+ n$ q& @2 a/ w2 f! C2 I7 W) p
The southwest offers a plethora of opportunities for expanding both your9 s X/ }1 n0 z A- ]
professional and personal horizons 3 `% R% @! @) Xin a very diverse environment. ______'s efforts to embrace that diversity, both9 H8 Q0 l9 ] j, M. B( o9 c% g
on and off campus,6 q* O4 j4 p6 E& m5 ?( `
ensure the students a truly robust learning environment, one in which the free n' q3 ], A9 d+ g+ Cexchange of ideas is encouraged. $ v# t. N) ]* s! ^9 n8 o) ~The ______'s environment gives me the best chance to experience culture and 2 A N3 H1 z' P, k% G9 Y" n+ y: Sideas in a truly diverse environment. , l6 x" l5 F% b, O! @ U1 W2 s4 Y; c- q* b' z2 U3 ?4 S' {
Lastly, I have chosen ______ because it is hard. I do not have the traditional* S" C3 u3 o( o" P
background that is required of % `5 ]/ b% n$ P+ Fmost MBA students. ______'s MBA program is not a cakewalk for anyone, and that : T6 j) V# ^5 m2 L' c- q9 }will be especially true of me. : {( ~4 O% U- qHowever, I will succeed and I will contribute and I will make ______'s MBA $ L, \: k5 Z+ E/ }; ?program a better experience for my classmates.9 k" J" p V8 N! g9 z
Earning my MBA from ______ will be an accomplishment I will be supremely proud * [) m" [! O) h1 v9 pof and it gives me the best chance to 6 W" m- ]( M( V% l3 nrealize my personal and professional goals. . n0 o, u6 k* n2 c5 |6 \" @# i" r6 \+ D# e9 K4 \
I seek an MBA degree from ______ because it will empower me to improve the level 0 C7 G; g1 N1 b5 U- vof professionalism and management in the nonprofit world, i. P/ _4 W" G. P5 q c1 ]7 X% @# KI plan to build relevant ______, ______ and ______ skills through business 0 C+ I/ z+ Z6 g$ [# A* ?studies.* r. G8 f3 i$ n5 \
I intend to gain a better understanding of the ______ sector and apply it3 v8 @$ \2 ~4 y2 c( j O& o
directly to the unique issues and politics of ______. - L0 t6 w3 |' \9 l# ~MBA training will dramatically broaden my scope of business vision and I will be( ]& J# o( H- M' `
able to apply this new knowledge immediately. . G1 w2 R s2 x- c - b) o- `* k0 f' yA ______ EMBA will build on my experience, and enable me to reach my goals. 7 C/ t2 s A- a! Y5 {9 mEvery aspect of my ______ education will be essential in helping me achieve this 9 s( ~# k6 ~% D- ^6 H" N( _( Pdream,) Q2 j0 ]# a3 m o, x7 c
beginning with my selection of ______ as my primary concentration. 4 c' p3 I0 b. w 8 \% @7 ?7 W/ U" _2 W/ [) X: S. i! m% G# N8 Z. D
2 o B" W- Y' b/ u6 w7 O>> Professional Background6 j+ Q" w) ]- s- }5 _9 W
$ Q( }+ C) ?8 e$ m& F9 m: QAs an ______, I am a part of ______'s Leadership team, tasked with undertaking 0 W, m9 i9 f$ M) ]: Y1 g* ?3 o+ Q/ qone of the most aggressive growth plans in the ______ industry.8 g3 e$ @0 U4 l0 z, N( E% I4 j0 _
In a short period, I ______. As an ______ I am responsible for managing ______. . N* P" t; w; O- w % A$ {( q* P0 L% EOver the course of about six years on _____ I climbed from _____ to _____ with) j: Y, U6 `9 [
______ intermediary steps in between.7 y; e/ w b+ H$ F+ [/ i8 T
I have consistently received work performance bonuses and promotions throughout ) H# ~! f. Y6 z7 tmy career.& Y2 G* i3 ?2 [1 Q3 R' }$ i
In my current position _____ I was hired permanently after ______. ; l# \7 y4 z; |2 d' V; s+ _I also received __award__. {/ Y" z9 {" Z0 {, @$ e, F, @9 D3 a) n' U/ A
Throughout my career at ______ and other ______ companies, I have managed - D% L k1 _5 J- y; z1 B: rmultiple projects simultaneously, which has required me to balance my workloads! d; o$ b3 U2 U6 ]% C* s
to meet deadlines, $ u3 H' X/ }% Vand to keep in close communication with my supervisors and subordinates to) i$ `. f7 r6 K. p' N: |0 y# O
ensure I have enough resources to complete projects within the designated& U: \0 m$ }0 L6 v7 n: O
parameters.! I+ E) ~2 J* C. Y( J4 [/ W+ E
During this experience, I have successfully ______ . : s+ I0 J/ E! F) H, R! j; l- b) Z" T4 p$ d5 R4 F$ g9 l' E- K1 Z
I have had good exposure working with people from departments outside the4 ?. X9 l) a" U$ a# a: C# n7 ~1 d
boundaries of ______. . r. h' b% O: R6 ZBecause of this, I was exposed to the basic operations ... 1 {7 P8 H% q. w) P# ]) QAlso, while assigned to ______ project, I worked closely with the ______% ?% \2 K9 m/ | q0 f
Department to ______., Z$ R% |' {5 g7 o, e* f2 X i5 r
And most importantly, I am currently running a small entrepreneurial venture ) L# f2 f) y# w; W2 Zcalled ______ , 0 }' s8 N# _" ]0 v2 V( lexposing me to all management issues involved with a start-up, from initial 2 k7 Q7 U3 c4 Ufinancing to execution to day-to-day operations.. `% }( F F( t2 |1 C% |
. [5 p6 Q8 ?- h* [+ ~* ~While at ______ I transitioned from ______ to ______." s* q p/ ~+ @( ]9 l
1 t; P0 S& R- xThe ability to [define the needs of the organization], [providing the ______ % _4 @+ b% c6 L7 r/ fthat were previously lacking], 6 O9 O$ F+ ~1 e2 Mand knowledge of ______ allowed me to successfully execute this project. m$ a( c- y* t+ v; i# p2 C 2 X0 j" o+ w1 h5 u+ g' ^To ______ , I proposed a complex plan to use . 2 M7 H, {% P0 ?: o# E9 o3 ^# X; h* N" g) d; |3 E
To fully analyze ______ , I would consider several factors, grouped into _____! X. G: V6 a6 X* W! W/ X+ t8 y
sector: .... # l. o$ E: x+ {+ t2 E7 ?3 H( D' U3 _+ A0 S2 D* u
My role as ______ included ______ .0 K D. \$ b! K$ Y3 M- m
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I did everything from ______ to ______ . 4 Q( _1 o! ]" O7 U0 Q- b 5 f& g7 t @; D7 ~+ P; i. J " ?) g" Q) N6 D: _. N; ?; |2 g , o( Z7 x# F' E" m9 T5 {3 t0 \>> Academic Background; W. i6 W; m! Y6 K/ h4 N: E7 F
, ?% n0 K* j5 V/ P5 [) [- B% P" QI have consistently excelled in a variety of subjects at every institution of/ Q2 h& b9 a" j
higher learning that I have attended. 6 v% J3 J+ u" w- Y) {I obtained a ______ undergraduate GPA while working ______ hours per week. 4 W# {' v! Z, Q2 ~- V; @$ iFollowing college graduation, I attended a top-______ ______ school and. u& c8 J5 G) C
graduated in the top quarter of my class. $ t. {2 ]7 ^5 d: _7 P6 |. GMore recently, I have attempted to prepare for business school by further - x: K/ ^7 S9 G: vdeveloping my quantitative background. + @' F* ~, o1 G! g7 S7 ^9 E bI took a ______ course __when__ and obtained a ______ GPA. 7 y) Y8 q9 I; n. ^I am currently juggling part-time ______ work with ______, ______, and ______' j2 _/ U) \% y4 A* k& j9 k' O
courses and am maintaining an "A" average in each of my __how_many__ classes. ! d" ^2 f8 _1 J! {% y' T8 O2 j) K( s6 h# K. R
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This experience and my solid record of accomplishments has been powerful in 1 p) L* \0 B' a! N5 h& |confirming to myself that not only do I enjoy leading but that I am a successful- [+ @: M* p9 e. h: n6 ^$ m- v
leader.4 [2 J# ?0 i* n! e+ R1 M' z- s9 x- ]
And in the true mark of a leader, I have discovered that I have the innate / C8 f( a+ g/ g8 J: u; r. Q% B2 _* Kleadership qualities necessary to ______ . / F2 s m5 p* i% `6 L' k& t8 {1 h3 A- e3 ^2 v
The Leadership Lessons Serving as ______ of the ______ has been a defining$ k: |; D5 @1 n* v, J5 V7 c
leadership experience for four distinct reasons ... 0 ] s. Y H$ z2 P4 c# @! |' `" e& n! m7 C. D% f7 T2 w
My most significant experience in leadership comes from a different field than 3 }" k) X7 Z. A, [3 W! S7 ybusiness./ } X& {2 s( L! |; J2 A
While pursuing my undergraduate degrees I ... . T6 k+ i" j0 v$ Q5 ]: |/ V- R& A9 i& H. @- R: s
I have even had opportunities to practice my leadership and business skills3 a4 ^7 G, }6 T/ G
through ______.5 s, N: h! v6 i+ _* j2 y# c, s
Elected to the ______ , I helped to ______ ./ H7 G1 K6 D7 P) H6 f3 d
In addition, I leveraged my business skills to ______. ' P" m/ S; W2 sThese volunteer efforts have reinforced my desire to ______, and intensified my 0 _: O* t# c( b8 vpassion for ______. U2 \ X# P: g% X. A
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My main challenge was to bring together a group of ______ individuals, all0 t3 x* L7 e! P( g' |2 l# I, S
______s with different needs and to focus on the individual as well as the team. % ^4 x( j* E4 l, m: [Most of the ______ were older than me and that only added to the challenge of0 {4 F; M) y( N% J0 w
earning their respect./ H0 f" x! H! R, H) G" W0 I% B) |' W
In a short time we managed to have the team running like a well oiled machine. / Q6 h' c" X1 x9 AEveryone knew their role, everyone became motivated to do their best and, most/ M% n- I, L. a. ~
importantly ... 2 `2 @; ^& f; r; h- ` k4 L0 W7 ]! i3 a# `& u- |% W. U
I can honestly say that the experience of being a leader in ______ has given me 9 x: a1 f" u) {) o1 j/ g9 b& agreat confidence, ; p2 {. X: Y4 x1 rtaught me to amass knowledge and to share it and to teach it,, n/ e# x4 E% x' a9 t7 F! T
and honed my skills in motivating and empowering people. , l) c O# G( Y2 h1 T ) j- `! }6 Y% l- h- u: L5 CIn ______ , you cannot force the ______ to complete a task, you have to inspire 8 _ W1 K* [: qthe ______ to be all he or she can be. ' V( T9 t" c3 r; K4 D' C J ' H# h+ Y/ l( ~ N5 t; Q/ ~A company's success is defined by its people. As a ______, I will need to * t+ u* B" h+ P' l2 J& R$ p P( _motivate my team and ensure each person feels important.1 ]) ~) B, E! L# z1 M: q5 H
Patience, listening, and the ability to appreciate different viewpoints are ( |4 l. B- x/ P! G) E$ S z! Trequired for managerial success. \/ D% o, }4 l+ A: y9 Y
3 j0 G; o$ o9 H( V3 [9 MAfter this experience I understood that to be a leader you must not only give: L% w x9 y: c! a! m. ~
orders, ! R. @0 g# X3 z/ R) |, E" X1 ]& Qbut also motivate people showing them how to achieve a common goal working ; b8 _& p/ A8 b2 f8 I! b- jtogether. / C" [2 c0 q/ s5 w8 ^I was also able to strengthen my managerial skills that will be useful for the( H0 c4 ?; ~% L
rest of my career and life. 8 b7 z, s5 U! s: q( L' w4 _6 w8 z* _: U
Each person is an individual and has distinctive character traits.! i: J+ c9 m8 c4 [, s3 }# ]
A successful team leader should know how to deal with each person in an 7 R8 g# D# a9 c# J' k: ~! cappropriate and unique way.8 G* s* l2 m) [# {
One individual would show application and do well if left to work independently5 N2 x) r: w2 z7 h( ~
while another would need constant supervision. % K0 N4 e7 Y% r: \) d8 sEffective leadership is a blend of camaraderie and authority, and is also the ' s: q- J+ r% M2 V [1 B. i6 c! Cability to strike a balance between them.5 K4 t5 M7 x. D+ ]- ?5 _+ u
It needs advance preparation, an understanding of human psychology, and some 9 F/ o/ ^- m7 N, w6 ldiplomacy.- p9 f8 q2 u# y4 G7 Y& U5 ~' ~
Any work can be made important and interesting to people by making them' E6 ?& d! |/ t9 ~+ p# I4 W
understand its relevance and significance,# C2 R! C W' @% ^. Z/ p* J
and above all, by granting them due importance and recognition./ n4 r& o& ]. R4 L
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I enjoyed working with motivated people, as did I enjoy the challenge of leading/ T2 m0 ^1 p) q1 f
a team of excellent people.4 d+ Z7 `/ Q5 B' ^) Y7 u6 d
0 @6 t' m1 R" A+ R! e+ s$ {Many people believe that leadership is simply being the first, |4 M. d+ C9 e2 o |7 [: ibiggest or most powerful. Leadership in organizations has a different and more ; V* b$ N' B. \9 Q$ r1 Kmeaningful definition. $ v& l I$ C9 L* C. I: a9 p9 MVery simply put, a leader is interpreted as someone who sets direction in an ' w: l3 D4 p- n* a" p, Neffort and influences people to follow that direction. $ e ?/ W9 U5 O- w) N& \" T& S - U! }7 b" \( V1 UAfter spending a semester reviewing leadership theories, I see leadership as a: a2 C- g2 H8 V% C4 o' J
building relationships, fostering growth and change,- T* G% H+ Y+ H: ^+ G9 y/ a/ y
and working for agreed upon, common goals. A leader needs to possess strong. |) l$ X% u( ]- {
communication and problem solving skills. ' u" }# T" E% B' ^; J* `
They should also be trustworthy and have the respect of their followers. 0 s* b9 p3 w# b) d* {- A) w
9 x3 _# ~' a0 W! Q" O2 hThese experiences have also instilled characteristics in me that will allow me $ {( {6 e$ h& m9 uto become a successful leader. " P V3 c! K* b* X; lI believe that excellent leaders are knowledgeable, compassionate and flexible. W; g& i2 P; ~
team players. ; A; Q: [3 y% vMy experience in such compassionate communities will allow me to create and / O9 _4 _/ i) kmaintain a strong and cohesive unit to work toward our ultimate team objectives.. K3 ]. ~1 W$ {6 C( s
My ability to challenge others and examine multiple viewpoints will be @4 n' e1 t- u j
especially important when motivating others and finding the appropriate0 I- j6 U& g# \4 \3 o
leadership style for any situation.. \+ U7 a2 j& P0 o' l G- ]5 N+ ~3 C
This overall distinctiveness, combined with my unique industry experience, will " ]2 w( t" _9 q/ Y% y7 B1 p \: xnot only influence my success as a leader, x% n8 M9 Y% }but will also allow me to become a valuable member of the ______ community. 0 M% ?6 T. w& v' v- P ; g1 i* V5 s) G/ x, C9 D- N" ?+ L3 j" h$ E, C
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>> Teamwork and Communication # j: r9 b! ?. y4 _7 W$ r* D % ~+ g, `# L( n, n" Y7 W4 OAfter a lot of debate on the best schedule, we came up with an extremely robust 0 y$ u# ]6 }) O4 o- @$ fplan, one that everyone agreed to.% K% p% A4 D+ f1 Y2 p9 P
These intra-team interactions generated a strong team spirit that proved very, O+ I( t0 s' p D8 O4 O3 B
helpful when the going was difficult.7 m; ^4 L; _ V; m: t" K1 G8 r
3 a8 Z1 ?& A: r% x$ K- I6 c" jTo ______ , it was imperative to understand the expectations of the ______, in5 g b) W( a" C% w. r3 _6 Q
addition to collaborating with ______.% _" u y' [/ `( @& i9 W# j- P
Frequently, information and feedback from these sources would appear to be ' l# X0 T3 t$ X' r. D8 J3 H0 `contradictory,* z6 k; r- Z/ u1 [
and in order to resolve the discrepancies, open and continual communications & q |, h- W K3 y* B xwere essential.2 {* Y% W0 X, u6 R
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I tend to look for win-win situations in which every member gets his share. 8 K& m6 H3 M- d* E8 Q7 J6 SThis constant aim has focused my short and long term objectives in every new & L: G2 Z. o; i" Sventure.# I5 q. Z3 l- m' D
If there is anyone involved in the project who does not benefit from it,) X o4 `+ t7 F
then something has to be revised and corrected. Every participant should have+ ^9 \: H9 S$ O, K
his incentive.& O! Z* H9 G, }3 {
' Q1 d7 Z# Z- Q+ Q! i! sAt work, I absolutely know how to communicate with ______ as with ______. 1 v1 A$ O8 n8 V6 a$ KUndoubtedly I have made good use of this skill. # ^& V# ?) h7 s4 w q5 T5 E* q. @' n
A current professional colleague, would describe me as being a valuable member # P9 s( h: m: Y# O) T( I+ b( uof the team, a good mentor and an effective team leader. ; A1 |% S0 s# N5 u3 `" R3 Q& CHe would describe my strengths as my knowledge, experience and friendly demeanor ) ^8 D1 \3 ~; i4 |because I am approachable and always willing to help. 3 c0 e, g( R+ Q. s8 fI am approachable and willing to help for two reasons: I like people and, I am * C5 ]) _; a: L; X/ g9 zhappy to help anyone in areas in which I have expertise.# d- ^- _) ~/ _4 i+ |
After all, it is important that as a team, we get along and, help one another, : ~1 ]* C. V9 T. e, ?$ P+ rif we are to achieve our objectives.6 J& {' U2 S ~/ } s
" L* w$ H ]; k5 \A good group member must understand his/her strengths as well as weaknesses,0 v( q' M9 ]# \
and therefore focus on strengths and allow other people to work on their+ B6 s0 n m/ b9 k }
strengths.7 s; f1 X3 Z- ]- D( i, `% F
+ t' E' J f6 i; f" tAn ideal group member will always work for the group's best interest, and " j) H. @: i+ b7 G1 Y/ Yunderstand that occasionally group member will make mistakes.* f- h6 c6 T: Z" x. ^" B$ Q! g9 U
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My experience at ______ taught me an important lesson about teams. You rarely % d6 j% l/ J. ^; \5 v3 _: fget to select your fellow teammates, ! t# C/ t0 |4 K9 [so you must make the most of the team you have. To maximize team performance, I; u6 G7 {5 M- x% p; \
have learned to identify gaps in team processes and skills and then fill these' ?+ s0 Q. E- X2 |/ U+ m
gaps. ! C- }5 S) _% b9 k& H l# nWhether the team is lacking in leadership, knowledge, support, or communication,+ q1 B. h* K3 ]7 _5 W
I must strive to somehow meet this need to ensure successful teamwork.1 x- r' {& V: `9 ]5 `0 }
) b* O4 z( P- e" l1 P4 RI have the ability to voice my ideas and opinions, even when they differ from+ J, g( [+ Q% A2 j3 G; U
those of the group. [! o" n1 Q% D0 BIf I believe that a project is misdirected, I will let the team know, even if I! l1 S1 x T6 [$ S6 U% W% n
am not the team leader. : n) e( L* [7 I9 x/ c3 E$ YI voice my ideas at meetings without timidity. : S h- [. Q) ~7 k! v6 ]As a student, my classmates can expect spirited discussion that may challenge 0 q" Z1 H4 n8 _3 g; F1 xtheir conclusions or help them learn from my mistakes,1 _4 U* d9 }! k9 O& j2 W
successes, and experiences and improve their thinking or processes .2 w- f3 |" s/ H' ^4 N7 I1 F+ L/ q
1 g& j3 _, R. ~$ X4 P$ |) d5 UAs a team member, I respect and try to learn from the expertise of others in the * O2 Q7 n. b' z6 N) Y8 |group." c& T+ h) Q2 }
At the same time I encourage and listen to the ideas of other teammates.8 s# e, a6 F7 d) F& G" C R, F
I believe that differences and new ideas are essential to discover the . h' w, e O0 p$ y( winnovative solutions in team environment.) T; A( T- j0 X6 }
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By appreciating differences and encouraging new ideas, : Z; S2 F& g# tI will be able to contribute to a team-based learning environment in which 3 L5 |( i2 N/ x% j% L) cinnovative solutions to problems can be discovered.1 ?8 c; e0 x& C7 |" q& U
This holds true in a work environment as well. ) c+ M4 J/ {9 ?( L8 ]5 m! b7 J' G; `- e0 H2 U7 b& Z. I* z" ?
People have diverse styles of learning and it is necessary to have the ability, J: V. p8 [5 u4 `+ f- \# O
to adapt to each person's particular style.% y, w4 `$ i* k
It is also important to be able to convey a sense of what information is vital) K4 ?/ ?, G8 w
and what information is supportive.' }) }& }: V! T K2 x$ [
Instructing others has helped me develop both my ability to look at problems in0 G8 `" n3 T, d+ S6 `
different ways and my ability to decipher what information is most significant. + J# W- G) i' V! M& V& G! SI feel this experience will prove to be very beneficial in both my business and+ c$ t _- a, A9 @ m0 b
my academic careers.7 j& L8 J5 A$ `5 v4 ^; f( I$ t
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It facilitates interaction between students and helps absorb information and; G, x+ ]2 h; t, H+ g7 ~
retain knowledge. 4 W3 Q4 i! N6 f9 AIt also acquaints students with different approaches to business problems. 2 A: y9 Q8 A8 j3 T4 C) _In addition, the exposure to outstanding people from all areas of life does not2 m: E4 N* R) j9 j! I
only enrich but also helps forge friendships that remain for life. : }# |1 z. G3 rBy that I do not only mean students but also Professors who are at the forefront 6 H# U6 u1 c, E0 K" |9 |3 vof knowledge.7 [: K: e: k! u/ D. P
Hence, they can become role models, influence, and drive students for success.) T/ b: y6 d+ ]. l+ Y9 Y0 h4 X
% O2 J7 Z0 X) G! S( n. lI helped my new teammates master the fine points of the ______ ; in return, they3 c8 }5 D5 Y9 i& j, H4 L
taught me ______. O$ z" F$ d5 x( U. T- h3 o: DWe successfully delivered the project and I earned the highest possible rating7 p% L3 R9 _ y. I
for my performance that term. / u5 n* o6 g3 g# j. vBut I am most proud of the fact that through the caring, patient application of 3 y# [* @0 @9 @" j" xmy skills I was able to contribute to the development of my team.5 i- p3 A& L1 d8 x
Overcoming the challenge of others by helping them reinvent themselves would, 1 B8 \9 Q4 X: d3 efor me, be a key source of emotional fulfillment., w6 T; G* X& ?" P" C4 P$ j7 T0 @
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! w# z6 t/ b6 T* q* bShould I be accepted into the ______ MBA program, I will be active in the + ]. F% D7 y7 I% V( f9 b" oclassroom," m- u8 a" R; V" U: Y: e5 T4 M
with student organizations and where other opportunities arise. ; y2 B- u1 |$ |In and out of the classroom I am one who is always willing to raise his hand or ; Y9 C& H6 ~! x: `disagree or; H8 Q/ q, E# O* M! v8 {7 e
simply add a new perspective to the discussion. % B; | l/ u) N+ \ $ t; r r3 ]% _& w$ @* sAt the same time, I will be open to the assistance my classmates can give me 4 `/ p! F( I, n" yfrom their particular . ] Q8 A8 k# o* T6 Gundergraduate field of study. I will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly % I r3 @* ]- y J: H( ~$ R Y$ C e7 Htalented and motivated students.4 b: u0 M# d: N0 w5 J
Sharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while/ _& @2 z3 e9 T6 X( z
helping my peers. b4 I) Y1 K$ S W/ m2 Y/ v( Z
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As I share and relive my personal and professional experiences with others, # y( o5 _2 H+ G3 R( aI will gain new insights to these experiences and will be able to better ; f/ _5 u' B6 [; @$ |( `6 Q8 Tinternalize them. ' |3 s# d! T7 r: `1 u) | " T. B/ K( N* h5 S, \, XI hope to develop lifetime friendships and forge professional relationships that 2 l$ i& m# ?9 v% H) ^ P1 vextend well beyond the completion of the program.0 W' b+ F- V9 T4 P5 A+ w
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At the same time, I will be open to the assistance my classmates can give me# E, R7 G* P e
from their particular undergraduate field of study. * u' C x; F i5 Y6 [# r' YI will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly talented and motivated # m( E. F2 a2 b' `: R( Sstudents.1 k7 c% \8 `! E* t
Sharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while 3 \# u& P B X9 u. N5 S# T8 r8 nhelping my peers. ; n! i, R/ T0 ~2 C( d S9 u : o7 v; T0 f! n0 cWhile at ______ , I hope to not only share my experiences and perspectives, but' _" ]7 J" E7 ^7 }: j- x0 ?
also learn through the experiences and perspectives of others.' W2 A" a/ { ]% o; V
I hope to challenge my classmates to look within themselves to understand how , j6 o S- f- F! A1 Z" Vbuilding diverse relationships can help them grow as well' u- v6 l# H& x0 P
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The rigor of a ______ education demands both teamwork and trust in your 4 L- a. d. j; C. p# Cteammates. 8 I. {; H5 q6 G! E" d( SThese are critical lessons for every manager. At times, as the leader of my8 v2 @5 n' J- A' F% q9 G- O$ c( W) I8 i
______ team, I will manage the overall project and delegate assignments.$ a) z1 v' z1 E! e& |
Other times, as a team member, I will contribute toward our end goal. Practicing . k, K& K: J6 k+ l% j% k; eteamwork in an educational environment offers the opportunity for analysis and" r4 E# I# t& Z5 d! {
introspection.! N+ a0 _2 p$ A b0 P
Due to the hectic pace of the business world, it is difficult to find the time4 s) @ {& E _% m3 v* t
to examine the inner workings of a team.1 V9 b/ G3 U5 _& P$ l- r8 R
Studying for two years at ______ will enable me to study team dynamics and& C! q' M4 d! S9 {2 T* j6 t
reflect on my role as both a leader and a participant of a team. 3 O; e$ N; a: r! r6 ]: m 2 ~7 a7 I8 o! n# |: A3 Z2 FMBA courses I'd like to gain an inner point of view from the leading country of; j; p+ G& i# N# g3 U
the industry.$ u0 F4 c) M; D* n* _6 r3 b0 d
Second and related, during my experience in the MBA courses I hope I will meet0 c! L) Q) y" t% d6 Z/ r1 U
other people who have had the opportunity to work in this field and to share 2 B- N4 d, T1 u I4 t0 v, f+ _! ] Z9 Mwith them experiences, ideas and opinions. : S3 M u7 J: [. Z+ ?I want to go deeper from an already interesting academic point of view to the& h+ I# C$ y: E g0 W4 d. ^
point of view that the mixture of firsthand experience and knowledge can give8 W3 K7 R( K. ]* {; }3 G" K
you.6 [3 `4 L" O' E" \
Last, I think an MBA is a clear signal that you can give to inform others of; @/ u7 l( p$ x7 d( S. A( n
your knowledge and capability. / `. H a/ B v+ [3 I5 Q8 B1 G7 u ]3 R7 E: [. |% h4 x
By the end of my MBA course I want to have a broad understanding of the key 8 W1 V6 E+ _3 K- P- ]functional disciplines,* }0 g* ^& l* z6 `
the role of ______ and the opportunities and challenges of the global arena in3 B% o4 s0 G- h5 s6 j2 J
business. . I5 Z! H2 e4 y& Z/ R/ pI believe the key to problem solving is effective teamwork and management of! R0 _6 D+ d3 ]! h# T2 p/ g
resources and I am looking to develop these skills to an exceptional standard. " |6 c+ _2 x# e3 V0 b7 \In addition to this, I require career management skills to ensure that I place ' G& E" v0 ~1 t. wmyself in a role that is going to challenge and excite me.& {; k( V2 a! v( q: e
4 k7 ~- o7 T8 [6 JIn the short term, I need to broaden my understanding beyond the functional 2 M' U; P0 B5 L( m! X, T0 }areas I mastered at ______ and at several entrepreneurial companies where I was 8 P0 q/ L: ?' T2 ]/ p7 @the ______. ' G, L' f8 I2 d/ d4 y6 iI want to expand my point of view as ______ and bring my unique perspective to- U! v8 P! N! s- d/ T* @8 H+ o
bear on issues that face the whole company.$ m/ L7 {' f3 E8 B
I also want to improve my ______ and ______ skills so that in the long term as ' q( q0 G2 S7 a3 i0 D' n/ o, F______ I can lead the whole company toward a common goal.- i/ q% D# F9 Q* }9 B
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* a* f0 L$ l' G W$ y6 z* B) n # k6 i* i) {4 l! F' q w>> Contribution to Classroom ! V( [0 G+ Z$ D, C 4 G8 G$ O* p! M______ University's classroom will assuredly be enhanced with my whole set of 9 k! C- e: A! m' c8 D$ vworking situations and experiences ranging6 R8 ~% T2 @7 x* T0 _
from [entrepreneurship in my early days, family small business, consulting* C7 e8 S3 K1 V' J
activity and current corporate exposure.] # ~( {+ i( F5 i' o / s1 r) H6 \! e% w6 T5 z, dI will definitely bring different ______ point of views and creative6 @% F3 I6 k( X5 G8 ^; f$ g h
perspectives to the widespread classroom discussions.2 D, f' c/ c8 g$ y
I hope that my complete development as a person and personal experiences will; s: a) z8 d* c% t
have effects on other's minds and feelings.3 E' p- h8 e' h$ Z9 F; s
Every member of the ______ community should benefit from this wonderful, `! I; O; f# ^; W
contribution. 0 S! _+ F3 X3 O9 I) j5 x7 N 1 E: L1 c! S. U- G- F# L. v1 r! ]I will be willing to help my classmates with any ______ aspects I am familiar5 n" ~" p. q* S% S
with from my experience as a ______. 1 y( h: O% o9 jI will be able to apply my background of ______ to helping my classmates with 5 I! r7 }2 a" c______information covered in ______ course work. - m+ q5 A( z% X: B$ p/ ^/ ]* K8 y1 u 7 u% R' }; L6 {A background in ______. The ability to ______, An understanding of ______.& H. Y7 O8 ]' @. @0 J7 D V2 h
I will bring these qualities to the Business School program and ultimately to my * H3 w; c( L0 fcareer in _____ management.5 y2 Z) c, z1 c: A( _" {. q
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My academic, personal interests, and professional background and understanding) `6 z. G# ?) M. L- R+ k: ?) F O
in the latest business and technology form will make me ( J9 J2 u( G) L9 x! h; X( Radditive to the overall learning environment of the ______ Business School and I" w& i3 f0 {/ y' _
would make a valuable asset for classroom discussion. ' n1 X# o* _3 W) B: _, p; k/ ?% r) r! i! d/ `* a, |
I will bring to ______ my [diverse background and the same level of persistence,0 u8 L( E. }: \3 A$ S
self-confidence, and belief in bettering others] as I have demonstrated in the' w6 H% M5 Y6 c$ O2 E# d
past.6 t; o% J' ]8 t* x t* P( D S2 ]
As a [female, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Asian American], I will provide my 2 w- X7 p9 w y) s* S: a' T6 y[multicultural] perspective and add to the school's diversity./ _$ o& D! w; m9 u- S( \! `- w
With my [persistence and self- confidence], I will challenge others to excel # C/ [% C. E) C1 N1 Y, Cacademically and enrich the entering class with my personal and professional , {+ S( q, {4 f: |life and experiences. 9 k- F% Y& s8 ?6 G- hMost importantly, I will continue to live my belief of bettering others by {4 N. S5 j6 p! f+ q
assisting with student organizations on campus, especially the __group__.& S7 j6 H: s7 m9 J2 P7 q
7 O5 T' j1 t, R! J: o- r1 k. MOnly now can I realize how much these experiences have added value to my7 | \) v. {" I& U
personal and professional life, and in what a manner will they continue to 6 M% f( \& j# D& Q: n1 w9 v7 dmould me and enrich ______ 's classroom. " S4 t* R. V% Z3 }4 K& C% D6 w& h1 T1 g1 q7 o
I will be willing to help my classmates with any ______ aspects I am familiar# g' B' X* ^+ y/ u) ^* [$ ^
with from my experience as a ______ . # H0 ^3 b v% u: r+ a# r! }; `I will be able to apply my background of ______ to helping my classmates with u: r0 C/ I) A/ U, u# B
______ covered in ______ course work.9 c; F, P8 b, N" Y# e
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At ______ , I think my openness to varying viewpoints will encourage effective: s8 ^, x3 ^) S* O% Q
teamwork and collaboration 2 B+ Z' E* C8 W: r- a( Q$ R! {3 l+ N+ R2 g
In sum, I will be able to enrich the ______ community because my thoughtfulness,- F, D+ m7 H' H0 \! L7 M! ^2 \
strong loyalty and unyielding commitment to community will allow teammates to c+ {) S# e( B; O+ kgrow personally and professionally, ; e0 g5 x; ]0 c, ]0 uand my flexibility and genuine compassion will allow me to become a credible and R6 H$ @ X" `' w" s
successful leader. / Q7 @! e8 ~9 I6 a- s/ {, M" k5 u* M/ F8 }. X. {
I look to share all of these experiences with my peers and be further enriched+ k B# x/ C8 M/ A2 h. y( ~
from their own life lessons as well.. k6 s! K! h* i# q& T6 j* _5 s
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I believe my contributions and participation will benefit the experience for the ' @' e/ S) f$ tother participants. & t+ w. s) |0 K& M& K& I& [7 o& j$ L6 c- r; }
I will bring my real-world challenges and experience to classes.+ N5 w7 b1 B7 D, O# D8 F4 B; ^
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/ p0 N5 f% W3 w8 _) g, {0 iMy overall work experience has been quite diverse having had exposure to many: x* L. \: x# h8 B. j Y2 M, e
business sectors, / `: w+ [0 k, X5 Y+ a* x5 m8 r+ c4 uboth private and public sector, including [academia, student services, medical ; I2 Q# q! d& }research, healthcare, finance, banking,! z6 z' n5 t" I% i0 @- [
legal and currently entertainment].- r9 `7 `& \+ D
1 L% @: W9 f6 {& A& QBesides ______, other relevant information for the Admissions Committee to take + s( J2 n6 d2 d2 W* Einto ( y& n$ \0 P7 L: W- B' g, Mconsideration are [my work ethic, the diversity of my work background, my active * p' s" P1 \1 W2 w9 i/ rparticipation in the community and my anticipated! x$ l( t9 D0 ^% S" c" K6 }
active participation in both the classroom, student organizations and other 8 l: U/ h) m$ J& u5 W/ ~3 Zaspects of the ______ community].3 k7 C1 v" ?' f. C
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I have a few personal characteristics that have led me to this career choice and " L' Q9 ^ f; X' e% othat will ultimately allow me to be successful. W! K! h* u) ]& }- Z
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* `; f; D) E/ r- d+ v& jThe first major challenge we face is to ______ . 9 d# }2 K% \+ F ) H" m+ t# W( }# \/ c+ k3 bThe next challenge is to ______ .1 L6 |& i! l8 A6 \0 Y* N: a
8 \4 y' _- w6 s' O1 ^It remains more critical than ever to ______ . ; d9 c/ U" [) |4 Q, n) S7 N! }' R1 M$ A; Y H/ G8 W5 i2 D, y; D, C
The most significant challenges I face in my immediate job are ______ .9 {$ f5 k7 Q/ f N$ R
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However, ______ was a difficult management and technological project and has 6 Y: Y1 K3 s9 N( C0 \ ~$ zbeen my toughest professional challenge thus far. 8 t E4 E) G% K4 X# y2 R+ v7 V 0 Y" E- p* L* f. c! P: m- FThis project posed both management and technical challenges. 0 j( ?2 L- Z( {0 P. @" s' Z; f* p) j' D% v. ]1 U' {5 L- z
______ was pivotal to our proposal. - Z( }" e% R' L+ z; @7 C. u7 E: H0 T9 Y* m7 q
When I was the ______ for the______ I faced regular difficulties ____ing ______. f- U& P- [4 S5 O
This was due to ______ . , w4 |) |' W' D' F ) ^$ N, v5 H, l# b& [# [& _Accomplishing this task has been harder than I could have ever imagined. ! J+ D3 v. Q/ l0 J$ j! G- r/ C+ W8 G3 G! @5 i
______ is a difficult exercise in ______ . . R, ?; M: Z& f @, x$ L! i9 r 8 {9 o& U3 E' m/ L% H1 eI recognize the need to improve ______ .8 e/ L& P2 p" m' t, N
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My time as ______ has been instrumental in teaching me how to ______ 0 I8 {# X1 e$ G r2 @8 e; X5 J# s0 R 6 |+ D, s P; [* vThis experience has taught me how to ______+ V9 K6 Y/ G% {% h8 r' @
4 M# i$ L0 X+ I& a; Q" V" ~Completing my degree in ______ has given me a strong ______ foundation in " Z( ~% T; s, Z4 A______.* T5 a% ?8 @/ `2 T( S; c9 w
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I realize ______ may very well be a part of my job description. When ______ ,6 `+ K* z# h: @6 H
it is important to be able to ______ in more than one light.) Q% ^3 {3 G/ s* T7 u: ?
/ o4 m; o1 s. n1 D' M3 c- a; |. f$ t) uAt a personal level, this project helped me to discover myself as a leader of . u& W/ y. a- A) o+ ~2 _men and someone who thrives on challenges. * A+ i6 G$ {0 L; h3 [It enhanced my self-confidence, improved my communication skills, and elicited a # b# ]9 N& A7 p# j- H+ d! o" Zmuch more analytical approach to tackling difficult situations,0 _8 e+ r- F5 P; f) k. W% Q! o
both in my personal and professional life.- D+ f* N8 {6 h) S; B. V% C6 f
3 F, Y+ N5 e) Z" f, u. R$ QWorking and being with ______ has enriched my life in such a way that I am able. E# Y ?! w3 R) _6 s1 b9 {
to not only understand the background of others, ' F& S5 b! j5 y, ?+ R: ~but to truly look with a global view at my behavior and assumptions.6 D4 ?2 Z4 M4 Z& i v$ X
7 w+ R- H, j3 P: L+ rI believe that those experiences give me an advantage for successful completion* e+ J+ ^& h5 |
of my business education.' S% M/ v) m1 R9 T, w# \/ s7 H
2 K, Y: ^& d' I: S/ a/ D( a) @3 CMy experience and study at ______ will help me chose an area of emphasis. My& [9 j, B3 N% E! k3 a" B Z
areas of interest are ______ and ______. $ {, S9 w1 R) ~, Q' p 1 n9 T6 E0 [ l7 U) S0 t7 ^These experiences have deeply shaped who I have become, and influence my choices % P }& I! E9 f- s0 Z& _every day of my life./ _. K6 Y8 p" B1 Q' ?# _
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organization and among my staff members as my career progresses. ; [1 L4 D+ f& `/ a `4 K% ?; ~0 |- d3 z( a1 K& h2 D; X5 M/ S) H% X% K' ~; b7 f
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2004年秋，华盛顿作者: littledina 时间: 2004-9-13 10:41:05