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针对MBA申请中的重点ESSAY文章做的文书用语模板总结。' l9 N8 r: _" z6 a
在我两个月前的奖学金申请经验的用语栏目的改进版本。. ^* z2 k; O" ]
8 Y9 p) c7 x: J7 \, ?% m归纳于Business Week, EEC等会员区的美国和加国的顶级商学院录取者
2 H8 ^" r' g. b的申请文书。涵盖了商学院最常见的重点论题。希望本文可以帮助, ]; B/ a+ V' b- I
非英语母语的申请者也写出动人流畅的申请文书, 展现自己光辉的一面。: z) [! E3 [+ l$ e: m
在商学院奖学金的申请道路上和大家共勉。
; n; s3 l6 b* }% @欢迎和我交朋友 MY MSN: finance@cegw.com
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目录
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# b) x0 h) S. ]& d1. 职业规划与攻读MBA的动机6 Y! B# Z$ a3 n
% X: z/ y! [& w4 \. d2 a2 R 1.1 Career Goal and Why MBA
6 t/ c) g3 N% y; D% Q' S 1.2 Plans after Degree
j; n+ V9 R* h" R9 a 1.3 Why our School
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2. 职业背景与职业素质
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2.1 Professional Background1 s4 m7 O- r: [6 S3 c, o6 W2 s
2.2 Academic Background
0 x2 f6 K& P- t+ C 2.3 Leadership7 f5 S( v6 n8 y& s6 \7 B. q
2.4 Teamwork and Communication8 y) s2 _% |; _, m0 ]
2.5 Challenges and Lessons Learned( ~* [$ u) Y! l7 m% z7 Z
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3. 学习计划与对MBA Program的贡献8 L8 M6 p0 a/ Y- m& h y
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3.1 Study Plans in the Program
% C3 F7 w2 T1 Y# L! X 3.2 Contribution to Classroom
7 ^/ W+ k- y$ @% X2 R 3.3 Diversity and Other Qualifications3 I5 h: s6 O$ i/ X/ o6 t. D( b
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1. 职业规划与选择MBA的原因
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" c6 M# d0 E. l# n4 U1.1 Career Goal and Why MBA9 k' ~) i" k' c+ ~$ `2 U
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8 H# z( ]3 A' U% @8 `; i7 G& fThis ______ reveals that while I have a strong background with respect to- w! x5 i" G4 t7 b$ K% ~6 f
leadership and management skill sets, I do not have a ______ knowledge
7 v7 ]1 y; v+ a8 L; Ybase in the field of ______ . My past successes2 @+ |" w6 u8 F/ A2 ]
have been that result of effective employment of my ______ expertise in ______& U; ?9 W9 c) A9 v- ?# d
and my leadership, management and team building skills.8 ^$ l4 Y# E0 T- K( |0 h
From a ______ expertise or functional knowledge point of view, these experiences8 s" [4 I; f7 L5 l# `6 f5 F
and successes have little or no relation to neither ______ nor ______
# A6 s1 h2 G8 M+ T* i- a& omanagement. This is a significant problem if I am to realize my career goals. & u, t4 D( Z5 J; @
Now that I have identified the major roadblock to realizing my career goals % C6 K& O5 v8 T9 G( M8 C( N8 O
what do I do next?, e m% I- E6 a
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; x. Y6 _+ o& Y# M, |3 M m' HI have developed a strong knowledge in the ______ and ______ through my0 g: R4 \ }3 X
education and my work experience as a ______ .
# ~- p" `6 p& ^7 W& G+ ZThrough this experience, I have also acquired excellent problem solving,4 X% s; z* D7 A
integrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.% b+ ]1 A/ k/ w) W" y% [- w
I believe that at this point in my life, these skills will allow me to realise
7 Y& h% d) A# a$ k1 e% Fthe maximum educational benefit from the ______ MBA.7 N5 x+ ]& m7 u. X# F' q3 _
This combination of scientific experience and business training will help me to
7 X# R" V/ U$ {0 _/ y" x* h6 L3 Amake an informed and influential contribution to ______ .
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* L4 o/ f! J' T6 p" z( M* K: b0 OI recognize the need to improve in many areas, especially as my responsibilities# I$ j$ T; O6 F/ n. m- M. D
require me to combine my both of my ______ and ______ skills and
" b3 ]5 `0 q0 o4 e# t0 J6 `1 Z: y[interact with functional organizations outside of technical and engineering" g- P: d) b n$ l _) o- J
development, such as marketing and finance].
! B; j3 o C- H) j1 oAs I interact with other functional organizations within ______ ,
1 y$ m$ e# M$ J# a3 A1 J% fI realize I can better contribute in a collaborative environment if I have a7 b" E& }2 i0 P
more thorough understanding of their needs and how these organizations run.
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My primary career goal is to ______.
9 T0 j& L/ h. SPrior to this I will complete an MBA in order to acquire the additional
% c; |4 d3 D) K" \- i8 F9 Uknowledge and skills necessary in order to be a! J- r- m h' f/ `& s
successful entrepreneur and businessman.
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% q" t' V/ R; I( x# L3 JI have chosen to apply to ______ because the strength and quality of both its
" ^8 c' u2 x5 i8 |/ y% ?$ G9 hoverall MBA program and its ______ concentration will provide the knowledge,
# g1 e* o. G9 X' j. Gskill building and team experiences needed to achieve these goals.4 s4 f* D: w" ]1 m' J
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The prospect of ______ is one of the key elements that attracted me to pursue a6 b7 e q- j* M" k# a$ l7 q
______ combination/major.6 a, I( j) ^! r: L* {- d Z2 _7 E
I look forward to working with other students from diverse academic backgrounds.
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Managing ______ for a ______ in the short-term, and starting an ______ company5 u/ ]0 m$ S" @! X1 j
in the long-term. I know what I need to achieve these goals: an MBA.3 |9 p$ V; ^1 p9 V0 ^ o
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My ideal position would combine the strategic elements of ______, ______ and2 b/ E% o$ e8 [
______ with the ______ requirements of a ______ role in a creative industry.1 {% o/ Q- Z3 C1 _% Q7 F! u2 U% F
A key role requiring a wide knowledge base and one that would stretch me to
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A ______ EMBA will build on my experience, and enable me to reach my goals.
+ x! O9 w) x" N6 ?. @1 ]Every aspect of my ______ education will be essential in helping me achieve this
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beginning with my selection of ______ as my primary concentration.
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+ V# l4 }) x( p8 ^2 Q9 v) ?As I look forward to a profession of combining my ______ background3 V- z9 T; ^/ c1 ^( b% L
with the business capabilities an MBA will provide, ...
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4 n5 E5 ] |) Q# n# O5 l& \General Highlights./ q% d+ l) y9 @7 F. T
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Continuing my education will give me the opportunity to receive formal and
4 M2 v2 |& R0 L8 u& ~informal training from faculty, guest speakers and fellow students that would be very ! X0 G$ [+ x$ }# a1 ]5 x* h
difficult to receive outside of a university setting.8 U4 V7 \. B7 L# T a5 A
In addition to learning new management strategies," c9 N' }' z6 Q. L9 M5 @0 c% ^7 Z' d
I will have the opportunity to learn from the faculty and students about their! G0 h3 K+ G$ r m$ z
perspectives on current issues in the business world.
+ A( r8 c$ r0 @% w% w* }I will also have the opportunity to practice my team management skills as I
$ z3 r" R6 `" T* V; M$ ppartner with other students in case studies,* M1 B2 y% q6 u( y
simulations and other team projects.
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3 C1 P% ?) H- o5 {Networking with students and faculty from different disciplines and industries2 \" M( F, l$ R# C; [- N
will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about the business world in
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. A( g" w7 b) O( lSharing different perspectives as we address issues in the classroom will help
/ K! v8 j+ n/ B; Nto expand my understanding of the different roles within our respective* Z0 i! g* Z& e' q0 W
companies and the roles of our companies in the overall economy.$ l' `) ~9 _1 P9 h+ M- I
In addition, these relationships could provide an ongoing resource to compare
; J" A! R+ P; K; @5 u) zdeveloping issues in our businesses.
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I am applying for an MBA precisely because I would like to develop my knowledge1 A& [0 [* A) {% w
and skills in other organizational functions.
! r, w2 m$ a9 dLearning and understanding the various cross-functional aspects of running a" ~' p |2 E! V, H" y& S# Q2 ]2 y
business is a major part of my overall career plan to become a CEO of my own8 d% U" s% S8 g% y* U4 ]/ _, R+ B
corporation one day.
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) A" M) m; b6 K% m- d. O) o, FAn MBA program will help me achieve my goals by providing me with the
5 A; @# ]9 i! k( A$ _9 m* popportunity to continue my formal education, network with students from different
8 ^, V0 U5 h# P' P" T, Tdisciplines and compare current business practices with people from other professional
6 I5 Z. q! r, U$ d- E: ~& ^: \environments.
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. Q* N& H/ C* l8 r: RAn MBA will also show the level of commitment I have to my professional growth
! y, N2 f& x v! v, A: ?1 Iand will be recognized by my peers as an additional set of skills and& l# v% v8 Y0 k* t/ @( g$ ^
experiences that I could bring to the company.
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' p% m8 W9 A5 G$ ^+ T& CClassroom and team settings will also provide the opportunity to compare and
6 k N4 \6 h" \contrast different managerial styles,
1 S. G& I N8 ~ B; n1 E |decision-making processes and business practices.! \" s3 d+ \$ V8 j
As each student brings his or her unique perspective and business practices to3 J5 Q/ ~$ r3 m w/ h
the classroom,% h1 K' w& D9 f# W2 G
we will be able to compare what our own companies are currently doing and# H# U! e2 d4 U+ A+ ~& Z
present our management teams with alternatives and new ideas.
2 N, \$ q3 ~ v. P1 SSharing our experiences will result in an increased understanding of the factors& F% f7 Q& s' c
that can drive success or failure.. B- Y m [; y8 Z. c
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Participating in an MBA program will illustrate the commitment I have to my
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can bring to a new role in my company.
2 p" d6 m' ^3 @4 E$ ]0 j9 HAs ______ continues to grow, the company's need for well-trained and experienced
: r8 P' t& n, V% cmanagers and directors will increase.
7 f" p% N3 r& C5 xParticipating in an MBA program will highlight the commitment I have to+ h, c" i9 L& G
developing my skills and experiences.$ g- o: z! g. L% D& p+ ~9 E
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Besides the educational component, an MBA will allow for greater opportunities) S. P g7 I* x$ C$ L
for internships and full-time positions that otherwise may be unavailable to me. V4 d6 K' C* ?0 f5 Y$ Q8 M
without the degree.
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I am applying to the Executive MBA Program because I am confident the program is
1 |1 M2 J1 B h% _, J4 Dideally suited to my personal and professional development needs.2 h U- _1 k P- {+ n2 o/ F
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1.2 Plans after Degree
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After I complete my MBA degree from the ______ I will pursue a career in ______% ]9 j7 |+ |0 f# u" M6 @/ D3 {/ V, X+ S
with, ______;
) }+ c6 W" X- L; r: G______; or ______. The position will be challenging and include ______ .+ ~1 ]) e: E, g# }$ B
I will be able to apply my skills learned during my graduate experience to make
( n2 Q: S R5 F9 t1 ~an immediate impact.
* p- e1 b: A T/ l, T) e( Q" gI will have the opportunity to interact with managers from various ______;' ?. v5 |+ `- R: l/ U. G* `
______; ______; and ______.# ]0 n% B8 _2 I g; p0 v
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In the short-term I am interested in pursuing a new and increased role in one of2 o' G& E4 ?$ F2 G9 L1 A* G
______ business segments.) i/ o3 C9 o4 G" q
This new role will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about one of5 Y4 V' y7 B; j
our businesses and will include ______, ______ and ______ responsibilities.
! ? J) D8 c f+ {, Z2 v+ lWhile in this role I will learn as much as possible about the business, its role
8 k2 `0 {' ]" u& c0 c3 p/ iwithin ______ and the total company's role in the marketplace.
- j3 z( U: }1 L+ B( ZI will take advantage of the opportunities presented to become involved in
5 b8 W' t, Z$ |; Y' }1 V& D( s0 [______ and ______, ______, and the varied aspects of ______.
1 B3 M; W# J1 W# Y1 @/ oThis new role will also provide me with the opportunity to ______.
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9 }' x9 u7 |! K0 F) k* {Ultimately, my aim, after completion of my MBA at ______, is to embrace an
( s# }9 p2 r/ }2 |& P4 n Z! B______ career and work for a worldwide corporation at a decision level.
! i. C, D: M; n; zI want to experience management and decision making in an ______ environment,
5 K8 I; s/ Y0 i8 O! ]particularly as a ______.
" E! q: H: i1 C# KThis will grant me with the background and business connections necessary to, }* E; }! C( k1 K1 ?
leverage my ambitions of setting up an ______ company developing ______ for the' A2 \: M: V- e* q6 c+ _( h5 b
______ market.
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/ e% q3 ~1 o# Y% KI seek an MBA degree from ______ because it will empower me to improve the level( w) e o$ h# Y, l7 D- K
of professionalism and management in the nonprofit world,8 I% {# v' @, y- A% H+ V9 M1 H
I plan to build relevant ______, ______ and ______ skills through business' D: O M) Z) D) {0 F
studies.
5 o/ r" }% E" C2 W/ oI intend to gain a better understanding of the ______ sector and apply it
) w2 s9 n. A$ U7 B( a3 y1 Mdirectly to the unique issues and politics of ______.( z& j6 N0 Y: q. F0 u% Y* Y2 H
MBA training will dramatically broaden my scope of business vision and I will be
3 S* |* O0 r A# x* O9 p+ _able to apply this new knowledge immediately.6 g2 U- s$ K ~8 j
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7 z. n' ]* n6 W- ]On completing my MBA, there are two directions I envision myself taking. The
7 f( m- H$ M4 B1 Rfirst fuses my past experience and my new MBA skills by heading towards a senior7 x7 b/ t7 a1 r H5 c
position with an ______ sector company.
4 r6 @- @, U) R! z0 x: HIn particular, I would like to join such a company as ______., k( K) X( O# h9 U
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- X" k* \: {4 i2 `My intent would be to stay within one business segment of ______ for ______ to
+ y* @2 y) r7 U6 m E' p. u______ years so I can learn the business in detail. T+ h' I0 {6 r' N/ A7 h8 @
After that time I will consider looking for a new position in another business5 E/ F! U) h: d t
within ______.5 l- h2 x7 }$ V
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In the long-term I will continue to progress on my career path, going as far as
4 f" M1 p* Y) p: E: v4 ^2 \my education, talent and experience will take me./ b5 U) }/ v3 f/ Z
My long-term goals include becoming the ______ or ______, then moving into a4 D$ \2 H# t. B; X8 q; F; e
higher management position (vice-president or CFO).
, W) y0 p( \0 @5 Z0 n1 H% \5 u+ GUpon retirement I would like to ______.
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I've been working in the ______ industry, in particular, ______. My aspiration& e. l9 M2 l# t$ o0 I3 ^$ e; v$ y
is to remain in the same sphere, both for the short and for the long run.- n- g; |+ v- X; @
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& V$ @/ b: e. v! jWhile working towards the degree I plan to do a summer internship and
9 b0 F5 ?2 n, l8 ]immediately after the degree work full-time in ______ .: K, i$ w" f" _8 Z M' c |
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After earning my MBA, I would love to work for ______ .
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1 ~( R- l% p9 Z% i$ }Over the long term, however, the only "job" that will harness and parlay all of7 `) W3 c6 R2 \- B( o' {
my passion and energy is one that I design from the ground up.# L& Q1 R+ v* k
Starting my own company is the ultimate challenge.. a+ R$ H' g* A7 M* s
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However, an alternative direction also attracts me: the entrepreneurial path.$ g, R/ _' k, `; u1 k T* A
Given an interesting opportunity and the right confidence in the market, I know
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4 |$ V* X" t YThat is part of the MBA's appeal: while it boosts my projected career, it also
% V9 r. u6 a8 d; H. oexpands my potential to make the most of unforeseen opportunities: building( p. q+ X; c3 F6 M
flexibility into my future.
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2 s; v2 m# K8 i/ d2 ]! ?The ______ MBA Program has been designed to connect a range of disparate6 I) q0 M7 L7 `: [2 K
business management topics.* A7 G; |4 U9 W. M
This can be illustrated from the configuration of the Clusters that make up
/ g9 s9 s+ s# Y______ of the course.! J4 i3 N1 p* @( A0 e7 T
The Innovation section in ______ leads on to a part of the course that! F3 ]) h5 e6 E# Y% G
introduces ______ .
7 Y) T8 P8 @) W7 R$ w1 xFinally there is a section about _____.
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______ MBA Program provides a full analysis of the fundamentals of management) g1 q' e. q7 K& G, O
and technology,7 a- K3 F; r: k y# R9 x, t
and then integrates the models and theories that have emerged during the
S! o! g, A) Yhigh-tech age as a result of innovation,
N) `9 l0 o. ?3 A( ttechnology and globalisation.
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W4 O: T$ p, x$ ?' E______ MBA course provides a strong academic framework with an emphasis on the3 d9 w( A- C; ]+ F5 M: m/ ~
international nature of business,9 {$ U$ j- [) G7 ]9 V" {
which is further demonstrated by the internationally diverse student body and, T4 r1 \( H! h9 _
faculty staff.
: \6 j0 |+ y8 I" I0 ~1 zThe high practical content of the course will enable me apply academic knowledge! x% ^8 r2 F3 y. }0 ?
to real life situations.1 s+ y: N; \4 A2 v8 ^4 x8 [
I have also selected this business school to work with the caliber of
" T, O; @6 w+ A( c5 M3 nprofessionals that are attracted to a top ______ business school,+ k( q6 L! f5 c! a$ D. X+ R0 v
and am looking forward to developing my interpersonal and communication skills8 ^2 v6 p$ l8 Q; s% S) V
in the numerous workshops and team exercises.8 b5 F6 Z; {: }+ h) b% `
Overall, the MBA will play an integral part in my development and I am certain
" n { R0 ^/ E/ W# m! c6 Pthat it will provide me with the tools I need to successfully ______ .5 D* `' I A1 R' ?8 P
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2 L. ?( j" \& ?3 UMy ambition is to acquire more knowledge in ______,) a& Y. l7 n+ J
______ and build strong relationships with successful leaders and innovative/ x7 ^1 ]$ O/ q+ r$ @ Q
thinkers worldwide.4 G/ g6 E: g$ p
And I want to learn from the school renowned as the best for the quality of its
2 W8 U+ n" _( j( n/ Kfaculty members and teaching methods.# m2 H( i7 U: `- W, W1 a
______ is my first choice because it uncompromisingly addresses real life
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The way the learning model is organized through interactive means as study9 { q; k/ H) z$ ~1 d. q4 g; S. R
groups, analysis of actual real life business cases,
; i9 k0 d+ v6 i( G9 hclasses and workshops provides the ideal learning environment for people with an
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At ______ , the emphasis is put on the students.
H/ F9 `! d+ |Curriculums, perfect combination of theory and practice, are updated with( l3 @8 Y5 v; V& j; y2 t
current techniques and technologies, and moreover, can receive inputs from/ d/ `" E' n; ^! D4 k- _
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The strong notion of community is also decisive in my choice.6 R/ e6 {) O+ d$ i* s
Furthermore, the commitment on ethics as an intrinsic part of the learning* S# ]& T/ O) m4 F
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To me, business is about trust and honesty. And there is no way around it.( t6 L% O8 j+ w1 g
Finally, the city of ______ is a serious plus that will put me in the heart of
3 \3 I; \" s2 z4 }2 lone of the world's business capital.# N( j; K$ n& B5 v7 u1 x
The proximity to the financial and cultural city of ______ gives to the students1 F8 ^* { p3 R7 A
at ______ a much richer set of opportunities.2 N* F! D# J p4 T
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; w' L8 m, m$ V3 j7 m4 R1 @First, it goes without saying that ______ has an impeccable reputation for& S* S9 s7 q* I# [6 Y5 y' v$ M$ M
producing top-notch MBAs.
7 D( l( }' H% HFurther, ______ is clearly making a run up the rankings in recent years.9 q8 x4 P; N8 S6 v
I intend to focus my MBA on marketing, however, I also wish to develop general
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finance and entrepreneurial skill sets as well as to learn how to leverage
3 i& b$ X3 w7 \8 e) C* B. W9 linformation systems technologies
: M7 V( |: Z; B/ o! b) k) twithin the marketing arena. These areas play right into ______'s strengths.* r9 ]$ b- a L$ b7 g4 b w8 B
Developing these skills will enable me to understand how marketing fits into the- K6 C, D9 ]1 K Z
larger corporate picture,
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on my own and hone the2 a9 g- i0 F* Y, ~6 D! D) f8 L7 ] t8 p
leadership and management skills required of future leaders in industry.+ [: I0 Q& B$ W; o) _
______ gives me the best chance at attaining these skills and developing them to. ^1 \( G: {+ L; o: C
such a level that5 K2 c" f/ ?- V% N. t$ v' U) W
I will be able to achieve my long term-career goals.
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Second, ______ 's location in the ______ and its diverse student body are assets
' C* Q7 w( C1 M) w6 y- F7 ^of which few schools can boast.% j0 M* k8 A5 j
The resources and opportunities that exist in this area are unparalleled and
( w: k+ J6 U/ A# x4 f% ~growing everyday.6 |4 \+ i+ w( H2 ?# g3 }; V' s
The southwest offers a plethora of opportunities for expanding both your
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in a very diverse environment. ______'s efforts to embrace that diversity, both
! m- R# \8 N: v& x0 V; jon and off campus,
9 t7 C7 u& g9 m" t( h9 I# r1 rensure the students a truly robust learning environment, one in which the free& @6 s$ ]3 m3 K% ^" J+ H
exchange of ideas is encouraged.- B5 F1 ^8 l. o4 ]% |
The ______'s environment gives me the best chance to experience culture and
3 O* [! c8 i9 B4 ^ideas in a truly diverse environment.
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Lastly, I have chosen ______ because it is hard. I do not have the traditional
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most MBA students. ______'s MBA program is not a cakewalk for anyone, and that
7 X* t# }' t. Q& z swill be especially true of me.
, r; x- M/ O3 @; P+ V- d* |However, I will succeed and I will contribute and I will make ______'s MBA# h b% B0 b( _ W0 S
program a better experience for my classmates.
; @9 t# g. m) J6 |Earning my MBA from ______ will be an accomplishment I will be supremely proud0 N' ]$ r, O t B0 D
of and it gives me the best chance to+ N% @) ^ c! u9 N
realize my personal and professional goals.2 i, |/ h/ E& [8 T/ \2 e
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I expect that the ______ MBA will best help me to develop the business! J; M" b* Q* M+ a& O# S
foundation necessary for me to achieve my career goals.7 d/ ?* ?' n3 M$ w4 |
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7 i, M% {. C4 a9 y' M+ LIntegrating the theories has a number of important effects that I think benefit
$ Q% i7 \ z- O6 }* Q/ p uthe course. Firstly, from a purely curricular point of view,
- l( i. H4 R6 G, o+ C# K! |an MBA is no longer complete without an analysis of current business trends.) j8 t- H; C0 z& u
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& G8 r9 S& u" QAs an ______, I am a part of ______'s Leadership team, tasked with undertaking X( T8 e: A) C0 ~) Y; }; }' ]
one of the most aggressive growth plans in the ______ industry.
% x. o5 l- j- `% J9 D4 |In a short period, I ______. As an ______ I am responsible for managing ______.8 ]* K S u9 V2 K
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Over the course of about six years on _____ I climbed from _____ to _____ with
9 p7 l: V% X& c5 b______ intermediary steps in between.
; R. S% W1 g8 E/ vI have consistently received work performance bonuses and promotions throughout
; P b3 h& m+ I9 V ]my career.; N7 _4 M' a3 r0 p7 e: [. w
In my current position _____ I was hired permanently after ______.
% v; m1 n! n# n( o' r. QI also received __award__.
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7 Z. C2 A( c* r WThroughout my career at ______ and other ______ companies, I have managed
2 I$ _/ F1 Q% n! Z( \8 |multiple projects simultaneously, which has required me to balance my workloads
' k. Z2 g. m! d- Q ato meet deadlines,3 L/ ~+ ^6 k' v9 a0 Z
and to keep in close communication with my supervisors and subordinates to
( L2 S' S* J$ `8 o" ~& densure I have enough resources to complete projects within the designated
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, m4 X+ y7 Y4 NDuring this experience, I have successfully ______ .3 b- {! t, K1 @; M
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3 F. p# j6 |4 u" i9 ~' MI have had good exposure working with people from departments outside the: X- L! n- y3 y- F2 D; B4 ^
boundaries of ______.
, `6 w! c9 ]1 V) K/ W. D3 E/ i4 \' oBecause of this, I was exposed to the basic operations ...
7 S- {) [$ }( R) r% l" F! JAlso, while assigned to ______ project, I worked closely with the ______
) }' f: C; b4 EDepartment to ______.
! v; Z8 V3 R! R( \8 r) HAnd most importantly, I am currently running a small entrepreneurial venture, n% {9 [' }, _3 ^3 y+ \
called ______ ,! t3 C" b j3 U
exposing me to all management issues involved with a start-up, from initial
' @4 a* b% A* D4 Z" _; Hfinancing to execution to day-to-day operations.
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1 H1 ~! R6 V. W: jWhile at ______ I transitioned from ______ to ______.! j6 \- r1 C+ V4 u) s
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The ability to [define the needs of the organization], [providing the ______
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and knowledge of ______ allowed me to successfully execute this project.; I7 a7 R$ M0 M& @: S
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To ______ , I proposed a complex plan to use .
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: i, y1 w7 a$ e+ r+ nTo fully analyze ______ , I would consider several factors, grouped into _____% o" {$ G' R ~: ]. Q, K
sector: ...." L$ U6 z$ R, G
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/ j6 }, ^* c' G% s2 ~* N7 GMy role as ______ included ______ .( Y# S9 p! q: D8 \2 d% s+ }, [. m' s
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I did everything from ______ to ______ .9 L6 ]2 S/ L% v4 B6 }
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2.2 Academic Background; J2 U5 R* W8 T4 {% K
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I have consistently excelled in a variety of subjects at every institution of
: J7 M( T" d N# R$ Jhigher learning that I have attended.* H3 M) k4 F, `6 U* q( A/ z
I obtained a ______ undergraduate GPA while working ______ hours per week.
) B+ z: v6 {' j+ Y AFollowing college graduation, I attended a top-______ ______ school and
( o8 j3 \) u! D4 I' Bgraduated in the top quarter of my class.
7 l" \, U7 E l& U& F' W8 sMore recently, I have attempted to prepare for business school by further7 `3 T$ v. S6 ]' P
developing my quantitative background.; Z' N* C% h! X8 }2 m+ L& r, y$ a. ^. u% W
I took a ______ course __when__ and obtained a ______ GPA.
6 N( |7 z* z' h. TI am currently juggling part-time ______ work with ______, ______, and ______
' [$ G f3 |4 i t8 Ccourses and am maintaining an "A" average in each of my __how_many__ classes.
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/ w# \: R0 s# F w2 H, e/ D>> Leadership
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This experience and my solid record of accomplishments has been powerful in+ s; s# Z. B: o( C, [
confirming to myself that not only do I enjoy leading but that I am a successful! N' v) S6 O) a r M' U: B4 l) |
leader.% h4 \* _% x. O1 V
And in the true mark of a leader, I have discovered that I have the innate
/ z& \+ s" n% J# J4 X3 Wleadership qualities necessary to ______ .
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through ______.- ~+ h: O3 ~* d# ~
Elected to the ______ , I helped to ______ .
% d# B' z R) f( f) z. qIn addition, I leveraged my business skills to ______.
5 o& s9 @) N0 m3 {. k, T. M" ]' gThese volunteer efforts have reinforced my desire to ______, and intensified my
3 \' Y6 l7 @/ ?* lpassion for ______.
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% f" g* }- q: K& tMy main challenge was to bring together a group of ______ individuals, all/ J+ n7 q/ X# K) u8 ~* v
______s with different needs and to focus on the individual as well as the team.. ^. w: F$ Z- b& t% @+ v7 {# T/ w
Most of the ______ were older than me and that only added to the challenge of+ s k( D% d3 K7 b; B
earning their respect.$ |6 d/ V) T( r. l3 e; Q
In a short time we managed to have the team running like a well oiled machine.
8 ^8 u4 |% c3 }. g# h1 p2 eEveryone knew their role, everyone became motivated to do their best and, most2 M: l+ p! a' @! R# d2 Z5 c
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I can honestly say that the experience of being a leader in ______ has given me% v8 h% K! j9 n. i( @" u. k2 R7 O# Y
great confidence,
8 {; x* M+ }& U) D3 btaught me to amass knowledge and to share it and to teach it,$ D/ R x2 u8 l: s
and honed my skills in motivating and empowering people.
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The Leadership Lessons Serving as ______ of the ______ has been a defining
$ F' E+ V2 x3 @" D8 {+ N9 qleadership experience for four distinct reasons ...4 h+ ^6 I* H0 {4 x
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In ______ , you cannot force the ______ to complete a task, you have to inspire
6 A' s- P3 w, h B! X) pthe ______ to be all he or she can be.3 L# a$ H: E8 v9 k/ j3 s2 g+ v* I
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A company's success is defined by its people. As a ______, I will need to% A4 H J* c+ x4 O% n* w( k
motivate my team and ensure each person feels important.
- c+ U$ X( g7 d% Z1 [Patience, listening, and the ability to appreciate different viewpoints are' V% b! L5 W; Z, e
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7 r, |8 O& N3 L7 Z* z( YAfter this experience I understood that to be a leader you must not only give
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4 T7 b) k+ B' P' V/ xbut also motivate people showing them how to achieve a common goal working: u9 F$ F5 k8 A4 m
together.% \# k- ?0 w2 G
I was also able to strengthen my managerial skills that will be useful for the* h1 O5 B: o; Z1 O d+ [
rest of my career and life.
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Each person is an individual and has distinctive character traits., W: x) L) K7 e3 v7 h, h! r
A successful team leader should know how to deal with each person in an
! u# n: `* b. w2 B% ]: t( qappropriate and unique way.
, ]/ w4 q! ?$ N, T6 A0 O) w" }One individual would show application and do well if left to work independently
' H. y" o) ?1 x& ^* B1 {& bwhile another would need constant supervision.0 V3 u4 a$ k4 j) D8 c$ a$ A
Effective leadership is a blend of camaraderie and authority, and is also the [( E9 i0 w) H& a
ability to strike a balance between them.! y q( d: P5 i. Q) Q
It needs advance preparation, an understanding of human psychology, and some% R \5 x; P$ s* {3 l- e3 [ s
diplomacy.
. A( o c% \: d: wAny work can be made important and interesting to people by making them
7 P }+ |2 q: }$ Z" [) Dunderstand its relevance and significance,7 Z* b4 }! @- l* @
and above all, by granting them due importance and recognition.
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' ^& _) W' n) t# V* u3 D9 _1 VI enjoyed working with motivated people, as did I enjoy the challenge of leading
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Many people believe that leadership is simply being the first,3 V4 L# z; v, _: d; t$ q
biggest or most powerful. Leadership in organizations has a different and more8 _- N) s. S8 F3 T
meaningful definition.4 D+ l( c/ l2 b- P( J5 q7 v
Very simply put, a leader is interpreted as someone who sets direction in an
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* H2 H) r1 @4 d5 {) FAfter spending a semester reviewing leadership theories, I see leadership as a
3 r% b2 M+ S+ vbuilding relationships, fostering growth and change,4 u+ p7 d. k1 ~! O0 a
and working for agreed upon, common goals. A leader needs to possess strong
f* n% |! S# W' [communication and problem solving skills.
! i' f# _4 o8 t# m- |- B! |9 \They should also be trustworthy and have the respect of their followers. ) f2 x$ ?. o( H" \0 h8 p
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These experiences have also instilled characteristics in me that will allow me
' R9 S: E3 {, X9 \7 Lto become a successful leader.
, D9 p" {+ p a! s) d _2 m( D0 x' ^I believe that excellent leaders are knowledgeable, compassionate and flexible
: K [; A6 ~4 }* l! y4 } ]team players. My experience in such compassionate communities will allow me to create and5 X) t3 {1 I( x, s' X
maintain a strong and cohesive unit to work toward our ultimate team objectives.
& O. C$ U$ R8 v& L \( PMy ability to challenge others and examine multiple viewpoints will be
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leadership style for any situation.
4 e6 X/ x t5 N0 E) E5 ~/ `This overall distinctiveness, combined with my unique industry experience, will
: m& B0 \$ G1 s! W/ y9 Q: dnot only influence my success as a leader,5 t2 I: x9 U- U5 N* n
but will also allow me to become a valuable member of the ______ community.
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( H4 ?! k8 ^" O8 y0 F9 C( ?2.4 Teamwork and Communication
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To ______ , it was imperative to understand the expectations of the ______, in- v" T0 _. @+ F) L: M# t) O' N
addition to collaborating with ______.5 W! a0 M0 H6 V" L/ X7 O
Frequently, information and feedback from these sources would appear to be
# J0 R3 o8 e9 A2 B( ]5 d) F! g4 Ucontradictory,
/ P/ ~: x) x+ ^. o9 K5 O9 \and in order to resolve the discrepancies, open and continual communications
+ ^ J% b2 ], x0 D! i% d" A" t0 mwere essential.
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: f7 k9 l3 g, C# {" s8 PI helped my new teammates master the fine points of the ______ ; in return, they
8 _: V8 v. N! Ltaught me ______.
+ z; b# M2 I u: KWe successfully delivered the project and I earned the highest possible rating+ [3 m. k3 h' `' y+ T ^3 n
for my performance that term.0 |9 E9 C* I+ P% z6 r6 E6 ] L& s
But I am most proud of the fact that through the caring, patient application of0 I5 T+ ?$ x2 z9 z) H' w2 y
my skills I was able to contribute to the development of my team.
, ~: v' ~( B2 r3 [7 [Overcoming the challenge of others by helping them reinvent themselves would,; T5 ^2 ]5 T7 R. {1 E; N- z: r) \
for me, be a key source of emotional fulfillment.
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A current professional colleague, would describe me as being a valuable member2 }- b4 x5 `0 [5 L# Q/ t
of the team, a good mentor and an effective team leader.
2 x# }/ V& H" V$ nHe would describe my strengths as my knowledge, experience and friendly demeanor
$ I* ^% v: o+ Qbecause I am approachable and always willing to help.: R- u5 N6 T# c4 I6 q% h: V
I am approachable and willing to help for two reasons: I like people and, I am0 h2 l, n1 s3 j, W2 L4 z) @# J
happy to help anyone in areas in which I have expertise.3 c; G6 U0 o- i( k7 j8 }
After all, it is important that as a team, we get along and, help one another,9 c: k! D" F% k, Q" w4 f
if we are to achieve our objectives.
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) L* R( Q) N. Z" n# CI tend to look for win-win situations in which every member gets his share.
8 a x7 I" X5 E( G0 GThis constant aim has focused my short and long term objectives in every new+ ~4 f2 N3 p: U0 m. w# h( R/ R
venture.
) F, v, d3 p2 KIf there is anyone involved in the project who does not benefit from it,
8 f, Y2 @+ l+ k7 B% K2 F; _+ Othen something has to be revised and corrected. Every participant should have4 ]( ]1 H1 Q# B
his incentive.
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1 c, u5 ?/ N8 T$ qand therefore focus on strengths and allow other people to work on their
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5 e* U+ ~% p+ l- J/ y0 e0 [' yget to select your fellow teammates,% T A" \7 y- o2 J* b6 c
so you must make the most of the team you have. To maximize team performance, I
( A6 q a4 m* Yhave learned to identify gaps in team processes and skills and then fill these
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- Q/ p. a3 u* R& x& ?6 xWhether the team is lacking in leadership, knowledge, support, or communication,8 x) H. N0 c$ o& j; u+ t
I must strive to somehow meet this need to ensure successful teamwork.
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I have the ability to voice my ideas and opinions, even when they differ from
3 r. B$ L& c/ b7 y) bthose of the group.
* t9 J* u5 o# j' t3 x5 a! S8 w: yIf I believe that a project is misdirected, I will let the team know, even if I# [) [; H% |5 }/ d4 c6 u: l
am not the team leader.2 x! e3 @; V9 t7 F" z2 m9 F6 p
I voice my ideas at meetings without timidity.
3 V) `& A1 r4 j _7 S: d/ fAs a student, my classmates can expect spirited discussion that may challenge4 n8 r, J N- X" k* ]7 l
their conclusions or help them learn from my mistakes,
3 Y3 y2 r" |- k4 M7 B* ksuccesses, and experiences and improve their thinking or processes .
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1 B4 S$ Z1 G6 G) f: q/ SAt work, I absolutely know how to communicate with ______ as with ______.% o- h* s# b& q6 M
Undoubtedly I have made good use of this skill.
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As a team member, I respect and try to learn from the expertise of others in the' |6 M* m& W& r1 D y8 m& N0 o% L( x/ T
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At the same time I encourage and listen to the ideas of other teammates.2 H7 J7 O- ]0 a2 U- [
I believe that differences and new ideas are essential to discover the& s' k$ L# d4 C/ e/ |& y2 r
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I will be able to contribute to a team-based learning environment in which- Y/ h* j9 u( s* X9 {* u
innovative solutions to problems can be discovered.1 G3 z5 z0 x' Q! Z2 y% t1 {
This holds true in a work environment as well.) R0 ]- O N4 q. y, s
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# D$ \& y" @) cPeople have diverse styles of learning and it is necessary to have the ability
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It is also important to be able to convey a sense of what information is vital
/ H# T% b0 ]- e( ]: x5 l9 [and what information is supportive.
$ ]- Y+ d. {( O9 k9 b+ [Instructing others has helped me develop both my ability to look at problems in6 H* c: k9 K) |4 t
different ways and my ability to decipher what information is most significant.1 Z- s1 |9 {4 B$ P( u5 G
I feel this experience will prove to be very beneficial in both my business and
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retain knowledge.
) M1 r3 y I5 v/ p, vIt also acquaints students with different approaches to business problems.7 H8 A1 c4 G& m0 f4 ^8 G
In addition, the exposure to outstanding people from all areas of life does not
/ y# J z a {' b) L5 p: Ionly enrich but also helps forge friendships that remain for life.3 ^; i" X ], z5 E' z! t: g
By that I do not only mean students but also Professors who are at the forefront
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After a lot of debate on the best schedule, we came up with an extremely robust
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% H0 Z9 i7 d- M5 \( AThese intra-team interactions generated a strong team spirit that proved very& f! c6 V0 q% i/ _- `! h. h: c% h
helpful when the going was difficult.
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men and someone who thrives on challenges.
" Z6 m% G0 k1 R2 Y# mIt enhanced my self-confidence, improved my communication skills, and elicited a% T1 R f/ M& V) C F
much more analytical approach to tackling difficult situations,
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6 \+ \" W+ C/ I8 h) q+ l& ^to not only understand the background of others,8 T% g+ `* f3 Y$ b g8 \/ ]1 Y
but to truly look with a global view at my behavior and assumptions.) f }( _& U2 |9 ]( U1 E( Q
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2 q% [9 Q( m3 P) C/ g. d: pMy experience and study at ______ will help me chose an area of emphasis. My
# E' ?) y. e: m( n# J8 Nareas of interest are ______ and ______.
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& v9 q/ b0 D8 w# C) w, n( iThese experiences have deeply shaped who I have become, and influence my choices
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. {$ A1 l% |- `9 p oThe scenario depicted above would not be a unique experience in my career.
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The first major challenge we face is to ______ .
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The next challenge is to ______ .3 z* z% l. ]7 } T
" M3 |: N* X- t& ?7 KIt remains more critical than ever to ______ .
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1 I5 Y! h5 Y$ f, p u2 WThe most significant challenges I face in my immediate job are ______ .
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been my toughest professional challenge thus far.+ [' D) d7 c; G2 } K
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When I was the ______ for the______ I faced regular difficulties ____ing ______.
" q3 i7 ?; s! {' sThis was due to ______ .9 C$ d- b6 H+ F2 {( Q
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) x5 @' c7 q: U; ~/ a' H! lAccomplishing this task has been harder than I could have ever imagined., Q2 I& x: Y, c& i
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______ is a difficult exercise in ______ .
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My time as ______ has been instrumental in teaching me how to ______
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This experience has taught me how to ______
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Completing my degree in ______ has given me a strong ______ foundation in
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it is important to be able to ______ in more than one light., N' u; u/ ^( b' T# { L
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! D5 D: l0 }' ]* ZShould I be accepted into the ______ MBA program, I will be active in the
6 C" n' I& c" |; d/ {2 |1 O: m/ Rclassroom, with student organizations and where other opportunities arise./ y* T% Q& v+ c% r
In and out of the classroom I am one who is always willing to raise his
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; |; |5 A) ]2 u3 g0 P0 @These are critical lessons for every manager. At times, as the leader of my+ _# T( e9 C/ L& \
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Other times, as a team member, I will contribute toward our end goal. Practicing. K7 w9 x q' J- y) t% G( H
teamwork in an educational environment offers the opportunity for analysis and+ {! f0 S+ p- B# ^9 w
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Due to the hectic pace of the business world, it is difficult to find the time( X* o' M2 K$ }
to examine the inner workings of a team.
2 b. ?" r$ q' U& lStudying for two years at ______ will enable me to study team dynamics and5 p% O7 |% ^$ Y4 }6 x. M4 w( d
reflect on my role as both a leader and a participant of a team.& f8 L: `5 g! \2 a) V6 K
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MBA courses I'd like to gain an inner point of view from the leading country of
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Second and related, during my experience in the MBA courses I hope I will meet
( t' O/ M. U# `5 H" s7 g, U" Qother people who have had the opportunity to work in this field and to share- s& K5 v# f( B; {1 y! A6 B, S
with them experiences, ideas and opinions./ [! \* y+ L9 J9 k0 C s
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Last, I think an MBA is a clear signal that you can give to inform others of
4 h- L7 D6 E$ T2 w7 Y6 M$ ?1 uyour knowledge and capability.
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functional disciplines,
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business.6 b/ Y& w: _: I$ R& X# X
I believe the key to problem solving is effective teamwork and management of
$ d, j L% I* D( `: U* o6 Cresources and I am looking to develop these skills to an exceptional standard.
* M/ L& N8 P7 a. n! g+ y, |In addition to this, I require career management skills to ensure that I place
: X% ~& ^; S" Imyself in a role that is going to challenge and excite me.
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In the short term, I need to broaden my understanding beyond the functional
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the ______.9 C6 o! d3 N3 T+ h% S8 ]8 Y6 ^
I want to expand my point of view as ______ and bring my unique perspective to& g! o" t+ N( B
bear on issues that face the whole company.; H( W; }' V( w) ]& d( _( u# C
I also want to improve my ______ and ______ skills so that in the long term as; _8 e7 f/ j2 {8 `1 ]4 M, i
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At the same time, I will be open to the assistance my classmates can give me
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7 X, H# j+ s( c# C$ k6 o# eundergraduate field of study. I will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly
9 R% b" C# t& o' U7 G: [7 r4 Ytalented and motivated students." e- ]/ o- [0 ^6 g
Sharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while3 _ L1 k% l" I: Q
helping my peers.1 e) d b- g4 N& r0 r* r f
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1 E, g) K7 L9 H' JWhile at ______ , I hope to not only share my experiences and perspectives, but
4 g* C' P% m: F1 \% M/ A6 j$ o! calso learn through the experiences and perspectives of others.- c0 |5 }, S8 L% q
I hope to challenge my classmates to look within themselves to understand how
* B3 h4 S- _; U [" G6 B1 i- xbuilding diverse relationships can help them grow as well.
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I will gain new insights to these experiences and will be able to better
4 n$ |2 j1 K% o* }internalize them.
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At the same time, I will be open to the assistance my classmates can give me
0 |9 ^# G( E! ^9 d V5 }from their particular undergraduate field of study.
, t1 K. X9 V& T6 A& i& j# RI will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly talented and motivated
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+ m9 ?! X: ^. t# X/ sSharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while
0 t ?5 O7 o7 a+ H7 t: K/ Bhelping my peers.
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I will definitely bring different ______ point of views and creative
5 ], _3 m8 d; L& O2 eperspectives to the widespread classroom discussions.
, m( c! _+ k- S7 i2 j- Q; Y$ G5 ZI hope that my complete development as a person and personal experiences will
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Every member of the ______ community should benefit from this wonderful
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, O7 E% O t6 W% y" B. h6 {self-confidence, and belief in bettering others] as I have demonstrated in the- |# }% A' r1 w: _8 Z, ^
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As a [female, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Asian American], I will provide my
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With my [persistence and self- confidence], I will challenge others to excel
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Most importantly, I will continue to live my belief of bettering others by# S+ f! N7 a6 \
assisting with student organizations on campus, especially the __group__.
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; u" H4 }- y3 S( ~______information covered in ______ course work.
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A background in ______. The ability to ______, An understanding of ______.8 g, L5 ]+ A5 B S& d
I will bring these qualities to the Business School program and ultimately to my
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in the latest business and technology form will make me# s" g9 {/ q. I6 O3 G" i8 I
additive to the overall learning environment of the ______ Business School and I
! E: W& u9 @6 x& z+ s8 N: Kwould make a valuable asset for classroom discussion.
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( G! \8 @/ j- h______ University's classroom will assuredly be enhanced with my whole set of1 R0 p* F* a* N/ T) h! u2 \
working situations and experiences ranging from ______ to ______
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personal and professional life, and in what a manner will they continue to
$ m. \5 l) b: ]3 S+ Tmould me and enrich ______ 's classroom.
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: b- o, m# h+ s7 J! c, s K/ RI will be willing to help my classmates with any ______ aspects I am familiar
- w, i& {/ k+ K4 Ywith from my experience as a ______ .# B7 V# o. o& ?' p
I will be able to apply my background of ______ to helping my classmates with
/ h/ _/ [ D6 m______ covered in ______ course work.
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4 F% x) S9 b9 p7 P2 p0 A* m. @In sum, I will be able to enrich the ______ community because my thoughtfulness,
! B0 f u2 I& j- D7 `strong loyalty and unyielding commitment to community will allow teammates to
9 d! _4 h8 j0 u0 T4 T# Ogrow personally and professionally,0 q& H- `* r# N0 |" r r4 w
and my flexibility and genuine compassion will allow me to become a credible and6 O- z+ b5 @; n. G
successful leader.
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' f z- Y; G/ H2 Gfrom their own life lessons as well.
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other participants.
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into
! F; D7 _ ]5 Qconsideration are [my work ethic, the diversity of my work background, my active8 D+ S& h+ t. z6 I: m
participation in the community and my anticipated
6 B$ V7 |: Z9 R o: sactive participation in both the classroom, student organizations and other. G' Z3 P( R+ b/ ?: h
aspects of the ______ community].
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both private and public sector, including [academia, student services, medical) x S+ g% C" \0 P/ X
research, healthcare, finance, banking,
, w7 d6 ~5 f p3 e: P ?$ v2 L/ rlegal and currently entertainment]." C8 M1 K- n0 i9 d3 [! k# s
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, I1 V, `- n+ T- n5 I7 g8 HI have a few personal characteristics that have led me to this career choice and
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