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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。
" d; j D$ m% k+ ]在我两个月前的奖学金申请经验的用语栏目的改进版本。
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$ d* L- q. B) n9 V. F' ^" O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7 t- [1 m) u% g; y
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" U8 f* Y$ D- f( j" G$ s: Z e
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。 R! s- u! b+ k0 Y9 \4 ^3 ]7 l \5 Y
在商学院奖学金的申请道路上和大家共勉。
" G S* ^1 Y9 j' K0 f5 B欢迎和我交朋友 MY MSN: finance@cegw.com2 ^( y/ a+ X5 t+ L' O
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1. 职业规划与攻读MBA的动机
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- A7 B& K9 T9 X! o 1.1 Career Goal and Why MBA
9 Y e. i6 O) V2 [6 c' k0 v 1.2 Plans after Degree9 Z5 G$ ^4 n/ g! I2 [2 @
1.3 Why our School
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2. 职业背景与职业素质( Q3 E6 a. |2 j- G" g
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2.1 Professional Background
5 e( ^7 [/ p0 I c3 N9 { 2.2 Academic Background" z( |% {2 I3 n8 [
2.3 Leadership
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, v% Q/ J% }+ o& | K 2.5 Challenges and Lessons Learned
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% V6 m% ^3 X2 o8 H# Y( p3. 学习计划与对MBA Program的贡献
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3.1 Study Plans in the Program
" T2 V# Z) h/ _( K% v" E9 F# a7 q 3.2 Contribution to Classroom
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1. 职业规划与选择MBA的原因
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' l7 m M& e8 k7 U* v% f1.1 Career Goal and Why MBA. Y- l: [; S3 }4 Y
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2 O; f. {1 H8 Y( G7 ^8 h0 eThis ______ reveals that while I have a strong background with respect to
) P0 G( S F9 U2 Z+ _leadership and management skill sets, I do not have a ______ knowledge 0 D3 \0 u, [3 e: h& a& Z" I; v" s
base in the field of ______ . My past successes% i' N% l- A. N" v
have been that result of effective employment of my ______ expertise in ______
1 A9 e8 }/ y; i- `+ }6 W2 Nand my leadership, management and team building skills.- s. b* k$ o" ^( B2 j/ e/ K: i. b9 j
From a ______ expertise or functional knowledge point of view, these experiences/ X. a# l) U) \: l' `
and successes have little or no relation to neither ______ nor ______
8 e3 R6 R, M. F2 m7 A9 @7 U! omanagement. This is a significant problem if I am to realize my career goals. 3 |, c9 W. c0 `. c4 _; K
Now that I have identified the major roadblock to realizing my career goals + \+ W) J; g6 s! k
what do I do next?6 d- H# E d! q! V; G m% `! v
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I have developed a strong knowledge in the ______ and ______ through my) D: Q( i; l( V
education and my work experience as a ______ .) O( E" _ a0 l2 z4 ~1 m" m& B
Through this experience, I have also acquired excellent problem solving,
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$ ]) s: w, z0 y1 u+ i( xI believe that at this point in my life, these skills will allow me to realise4 ?* e! l& l% U5 N
the maximum educational benefit from the ______ MBA.
0 d5 p+ P# `6 v9 N: m D+ A# BThis combination of scientific experience and business training will help me to. ?5 k+ \( D' L& `0 i- X( q7 B
make an informed and influential contribution to ______ .: N; }" m3 h: Q
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I recognize the need to improve in many areas, especially as my responsibilities! ^: Y2 J9 ]$ q& {! l$ L2 w% Y" r
require me to combine my both of my ______ and ______ skills and/ K: { F7 C$ }* N
[interact with functional organizations outside of technical and engineering
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more thorough understanding of their needs and how these organizations run.) m# z1 q* [/ A5 F, H0 O: E! _
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( Y1 q- [ H( {4 ?My primary career goal is to ______.* w+ d+ ]' b% C! t2 G
Prior to this I will complete an MBA in order to acquire the additional
" |5 }+ M( x( S+ G9 v& lknowledge and skills necessary in order to be a" W5 L; @ t3 K3 t! `
successful entrepreneur and businessman.
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: W, G% L" x1 ]! R& Y2 BI have chosen to apply to ______ because the strength and quality of both its
0 H, a' j8 N, C& S+ G- K' N foverall MBA program and its ______ concentration will provide the knowledge,/ G; X2 d3 X. d$ q; A2 a% M6 V
skill building and team experiences needed to achieve these goals.# J% T0 _/ x2 n: J5 Y3 e3 i
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/ @* P% h$ z5 G R- y6 {* x( dThe prospect of ______ is one of the key elements that attracted me to pursue a
8 N: F; h$ L( L& i: g; ?: D- A______ combination/major.: G4 p: i. n+ Q3 [& ^: ~8 C
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 ______ company6 _9 D6 `& \9 F% x
in the long-term. I know what I need to achieve these goals: an MBA.
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My ideal position would combine the strategic elements of ______, ______ and( R5 o% |8 j! ~2 Q5 Z+ B; \" D
______ with the ______ requirements of a ______ role in a creative industry.
* S1 n) G/ p1 D1 XA key role requiring a wide knowledge base and one that would stretch me to6 R( U- `. G1 b- O
develop further., \9 ]0 h7 }# Y% l4 E
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5 k) ?3 Q- s* QA ______ EMBA will build on my experience, and enable me to reach my goals.( b, K$ W; s$ x
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.* @. F+ Z/ m4 V
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As I look forward to a profession of combining my ______ background
# D# u: s' a8 W4 S Fwith the business capabilities an MBA will provide, ...
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General Highlights.
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Continuing my education will give me the opportunity to receive formal and
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difficult to receive outside of a university setting.
, s# ~" `' X) s- R) xIn addition to learning new management strategies,
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" F7 q# F8 X* B: \- e9 ONetworking with students and faculty from different disciplines and industries4 x$ x r6 Z; i3 k% ]# K+ q
will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about the business world in
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3 U' U6 P0 Q" ^0 S2 }' SSharing different perspectives as we address issues in the classroom will help
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companies and the roles of our companies in the overall economy.
) m E% `( T" E. }8 u9 k, |( SIn addition, these relationships could provide an ongoing resource to compare
2 P% Y5 A5 p* L2 [developing issues in our businesses.7 {$ M: k* g7 }$ U+ f
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I am applying for an MBA precisely because I would like to develop my knowledge
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Learning and understanding the various cross-functional aspects of running a, u$ N) u8 W. i3 B/ W, f2 B/ C! u
business is a major part of my overall career plan to become a CEO of my own
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An MBA program will help me achieve my goals by providing me with the/ f1 b5 i1 Z$ w: }- C
opportunity to continue my formal education, network with students from different
# M0 T" K9 V+ _% ydisciplines and compare current business practices with people from other professional
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* M. k4 Z5 D3 h: k7 S4 HAn MBA will also show the level of commitment I have to my professional growth( d6 ?1 S4 Q/ s! B/ x, s2 i% G
and will be recognized by my peers as an additional set of skills and; v0 { l& v& \- o# C% l+ T1 H
experiences that I could bring to the company.4 Z2 g8 u3 J; q5 `1 P" O/ v7 S
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Classroom and team settings will also provide the opportunity to compare and$ Z& ]1 {8 ^/ S' i
contrast different managerial styles,1 a% p4 t9 {/ y0 X. Y' X
decision-making processes and business practices.
. D8 z$ R2 M- b( I8 g' G7 _As each student brings his or her unique perspective and business practices to( d. d; @5 \3 t- i
the classroom,
! w9 N% F# h' u/ h% ^9 Cwe will be able to compare what our own companies are currently doing and
( p% t+ K9 O5 W& D" Z, u5 O, Gpresent our management teams with alternatives and new ideas.6 C+ K; [+ M$ E" |- I
Sharing our experiences will result in an increased understanding of the factors
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Participating in an MBA program will illustrate the commitment I have to my
. H' G$ O& H- n @, t8 X0 ]5 s" _professional development and will highlight the experiences and skills that I
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; }* R4 Z" N2 z: x4 r- QAs ______ continues to grow, the company's need for well-trained and experienced
( q* V9 M1 ~4 V. h7 O; {3 Gmanagers and directors will increase.' G s1 b: M. ?
Participating in an MBA program will highlight the commitment I have to
$ @7 i2 `+ X; q$ ?3 ndeveloping my skills and experiences.( W) N8 A }, o, r8 n9 R6 j
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0 q3 D* S# j, o1 HBesides the educational component, an MBA will allow for greater opportunities
; K( J M+ T( C8 mfor internships and full-time positions that otherwise may be unavailable to me
' E# P# L( o" p9 j H9 qwithout the degree.
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I am applying to the Executive MBA Program because I am confident the program is. P, P4 ?, J( T1 ^6 s" O; n$ t
ideally suited to my personal and professional development needs.: U# j7 v$ p: o
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1.2 Plans after Degree
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9 l9 G0 f9 {& T, J3 P. rAfter I complete my MBA degree from the ______ I will pursue a career in ______$ s" K" d5 J; T) ?
with, ______;
2 a7 c6 M8 S" B/ n9 C* C______; or ______. The position will be challenging and include ______ .5 ]. ~4 Z* K5 }" z& d9 I& g
I will be able to apply my skills learned during my graduate experience to make) x+ Z; [, q! e& D. w6 l; p' x/ p
an immediate impact.
" Y5 j3 j2 Y. C7 W; q! Z* tI will have the opportunity to interact with managers from various ______;
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: I$ A& U: @$ L( I3 _9 {2 S2 V______ business segments.5 X1 U8 s7 Y+ E2 B& h7 ?7 D
This new role will provide me with the opportunity to learn more about one of* @# [! N; h! e3 f7 k& |3 C5 z
our businesses and will include ______, ______ and ______ responsibilities.
( t( `% u) J' k0 v/ k4 r2 o6 d% M9 d: i) LWhile in this role I will learn as much as possible about the business, its role O Q5 K9 ^& q! z( [' U. b% k8 g
within ______ and the total company's role in the marketplace.) i: A! `' ]+ [4 ?% ^
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______ and ______, ______, and the varied aspects of ______.$ H7 Y8 d) @; u7 `# i& }
This new role will also provide me with the opportunity to ______.
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Ultimately, my aim, after completion of my MBA at ______, is to embrace an
1 t- z* S8 d2 _) }% c______ career and work for a worldwide corporation at a decision level.
8 B& l1 |+ }8 O4 LI want to experience management and decision making in an ______ environment,2 N! l4 C# F n) [
particularly as a ______.: x( A0 p7 u; u1 M2 i6 `: U. q
This will grant me with the background and business connections necessary to4 ]2 H% r9 i; I) C. R6 E/ b' J x
leverage my ambitions of setting up an ______ company developing ______ for the
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I seek an MBA degree from ______ because it will empower me to improve the level, z1 U& |$ w6 s- R1 w' |4 B/ ~/ k
of professionalism and management in the nonprofit world,: ^% g3 P' z( ?) h& M) ~9 ]
I plan to build relevant ______, ______ and ______ skills through business, h, ]( m. F* b! o
studies.( \. K' y0 ?0 g. m' a1 `
I intend to gain a better understanding of the ______ sector and apply it) ^9 ]# v0 p! x2 @/ Y
directly to the unique issues and politics of ______.8 ^9 U& `2 y# ^
MBA training will dramatically broaden my scope of business vision and I will be% [8 B$ P8 O0 E. m$ |8 x3 |( Q- @
able to apply this new knowledge immediately.
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first fuses my past experience and my new MBA skills by heading towards a senior: t1 I) c6 o9 ^# l' w4 K) z
position with an ______ sector company.
* P+ n& I i B6 ZIn particular, I would like to join such a company as ______.4 \; G! h; f# Y2 O4 m) W
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Q/ c0 `1 |4 h2 CMy intent would be to stay within one business segment of ______ for ______ to# j r$ ^! z; ^+ t
______ years so I can learn the business in detail.
" {: G; `- g& W! f& e0 j/ KAfter that time I will consider looking for a new position in another business
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my education, talent and experience will take me.
- }3 {. J- z8 q4 }. p7 nMy long-term goals include becoming the ______ or ______, then moving into a
" Q7 U9 e% Y2 M/ _& yhigher management position (vice-president or CFO).
/ {" o8 G* f" Y1 e' B$ B6 o) vUpon retirement I would like to ______.
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I've been working in the ______ industry, in particular, ______. My aspiration
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q/ W4 f2 M# [/ t; ^While working towards the degree I plan to do a summer internship and# e: p& E2 X; Q$ ?2 l9 g I, Y
immediately after the degree work full-time in ______ .
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. q8 J: k, j. \After earning my MBA, I would love to work for ______ .: o6 u) k) z- l* c+ C- `
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Over the long term, however, the only "job" that will harness and parlay all of
1 _& l* X+ ^ P/ T* @/ Imy passion and energy is one that I design from the ground up.
& {5 D) J) w: L0 g. r9 c1 |! d9 SStarting my own company is the ultimate challenge.4 H2 q& G' |) q" l
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Given an interesting opportunity and the right confidence in the market, I know
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That is part of the MBA's appeal: while it boosts my projected career, it also
5 v8 B$ t2 k' h, ]9 G7 F3 v; mexpands my potential to make the most of unforeseen opportunities: building
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1.3 Why our School
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8 z, O- K8 m& N1 ]6 `The ______ MBA Program has been designed to connect a range of disparate
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This can be illustrated from the configuration of the Clusters that make up8 \; R5 S \; p0 k8 E' X
______ of the course.& @0 G/ W5 x) u- e( y
The Innovation section in ______ leads on to a part of the course that6 A& t9 W8 l; S
introduces ______ .7 @7 Q/ d( Q8 c; C
Finally there is a section about _____.
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______ MBA Program provides a full analysis of the fundamentals of management
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and then integrates the models and theories that have emerged during the
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faculty staff." V. `+ J7 J1 p
The high practical content of the course will enable me apply academic knowledge
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I have also selected this business school to work with the caliber of7 ^$ b& t* e. b+ J0 O
professionals that are attracted to a top ______ business school,% h* n v7 K+ `# _( x3 e0 W1 }
and am looking forward to developing my interpersonal and communication skills# y# t* g$ e/ R" o8 `/ f
in the numerous workshops and team exercises.
$ G- @' w4 {0 D3 m. p1 qOverall, the MBA will play an integral part in my development and I am certain G- `8 e) P4 P3 {+ V0 ]
that it will provide me with the tools I need to successfully ______ .) `1 m( M" e8 z
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______ and build strong relationships with successful leaders and innovative" G5 x9 {3 y. j$ I4 k
thinkers worldwide.
+ n" S, T5 c) g: e, K5 f) `And I want to learn from the school renowned as the best for the quality of its
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______ is my first choice because it uncompromisingly addresses real life
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8 K. {7 S' L4 `* VThe way the learning model is organized through interactive means as study4 T d$ ^5 k1 P- \" G7 l
groups, analysis of actual real life business cases,: D, \* \5 M* V6 k9 {( r0 i
classes and workshops provides the ideal learning environment for people with an& ~# K: o z! L. m' M/ V ~ g% P+ A
experience to share.
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At ______ , the emphasis is put on the students./ ?9 Y* ^4 v. n4 g, U
Curriculums, perfect combination of theory and practice, are updated with! v" u* f! T E, I9 h
current techniques and technologies, and moreover, can receive inputs from
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" X" y1 i1 r; ]( E$ yThe strong notion of community is also decisive in my choice.% _5 l* T8 g6 E( J
Furthermore, the commitment on ethics as an intrinsic part of the learning
: M' N1 J( i7 M1 _5 ^process is compliant with my conception of business.
+ _% k& Y! j& Q6 H l1 F! qTo me, business is about trust and honesty. And there is no way around it.8 U7 p9 `5 B0 a! L
Finally, the city of ______ is a serious plus that will put me in the heart of1 ~% Y$ e+ Q( `
one of the world's business capital.
7 p$ l( n2 O5 ] a$ EThe proximity to the financial and cultural city of ______ gives to the students7 q& m% U" J- G0 x2 A
at ______ a much richer set of opportunities.6 Y0 `3 c; }& k' b* h `" l, s5 y- M
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First, it goes without saying that ______ has an impeccable reputation for& j6 y8 l, I! T! t. P
producing top-notch MBAs.: Q1 [( A8 V0 m( R3 r/ z
Further, ______ is clearly making a run up the rankings in recent years." \; _+ x: k7 I- q% L' a# O0 a
I intend to focus my MBA on marketing, however, I also wish to develop general
/ m! M0 J! \2 E8 imanagement,4 D# F( m5 [2 k D
finance and entrepreneurial skill sets as well as to learn how to leverage; T! L, W5 s% M' Q
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within the marketing arena. These areas play right into ______'s strengths.
$ }+ G- f" I' z' hDeveloping these skills will enable me to understand how marketing fits into the
7 N4 ~/ h, d" Y0 {/ Clarger corporate picture,* i( }, n* J7 H5 s. g% |1 t ]) z3 X: m9 i
utilize entrepreneurial knowledge to compete within an organization as well as" e2 B$ u8 h% c5 w* f, s/ A
on my own and hone the
/ g. k5 J8 M8 m% eleadership and management skills required of future leaders in industry.
2 r5 l( b' {% ~* v) h______ gives me the best chance at attaining these skills and developing them to
' h5 g0 }- k6 g5 esuch a level that
?4 a$ ]" d# M' k9 ZI 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! J1 Z2 ` j" K1 b" T
of which few schools can boast.( {# C ~) W- U4 [
The resources and opportunities that exist in this area are unparalleled and
$ L1 \! j! \0 g1 k0 X" Vgrowing everyday.
% b+ Q6 z, X0 O0 gThe southwest offers a plethora of opportunities for expanding both your
0 h# l* F2 d, W2 ?5 f* q; j" sprofessional and personal horizons
+ M4 D' B4 s S9 ~" ^6 O. T3 Iin a very diverse environment. ______'s efforts to embrace that diversity, both
1 w4 H. p" ?! y P! won and off campus,
C: ^! L; J7 e5 G; Iensure the students a truly robust learning environment, one in which the free( @3 k" o$ P3 s, L/ d
exchange of ideas is encouraged.
: G8 f$ X' F: s+ JThe ______'s environment gives me the best chance to experience culture and
% t- d& r4 T7 p, Yideas in a truly diverse environment.7 ?' N E2 d8 a& g
- d9 k; q3 S1 d: T) u" k# _Lastly, I have chosen ______ because it is hard. I do not have the traditional; o1 k9 l" o" A" Z3 Z1 n$ B) V4 C
background that is required of
+ @, B2 \& _ F! U( omost MBA students. ______'s MBA program is not a cakewalk for anyone, and that
' K$ @& }4 a) F! n1 U X `will be especially true of me.0 p1 v- B0 k; y% {3 H8 Y1 X
However, I will succeed and I will contribute and I will make ______'s MBA7 g8 | `2 k5 S8 y5 s3 A, ?! ~5 ]
program a better experience for my classmates.
+ r' v% F* t! J- }5 TEarning my MBA from ______ will be an accomplishment I will be supremely proud1 o: H; {# t% E" K: }3 \/ y5 E
of and it gives me the best chance to1 M6 a% B1 c4 @. H. K$ N
realize my personal and professional goals.' Z2 T' B& L, m; D l: {
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( Q' r2 \. m- b' M8 L, ?" mI expect that the ______ MBA will best help me to develop the business
: Q# x! k: a+ Q, [foundation necessary for me to achieve my career goals.
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Integrating the theories has a number of important effects that I think benefit. `' S) L/ o! z% [, S5 H+ r& s2 k' I! c
the course. Firstly, from a purely curricular point of view,
6 b% N7 d/ ?+ L. U& S! J* m5 |4 p& w5 aan MBA is no longer complete without an analysis of current business trends.: p- @, F" o; k9 y0 ]0 D( F N
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As an ______, I am a part of ______'s Leadership team, tasked with undertaking
, t) v4 r; ]0 N2 vone of the most aggressive growth plans in the ______ industry.
* A% j+ K# i, D, ^ }2 u9 h7 K. EIn a short period, I ______. As an ______ I am responsible for managing ______.( q( q: Z7 U. |/ d) j8 U2 Q; l
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Over the course of about six years on _____ I climbed from _____ to _____ with# U8 e4 J% }. |$ |$ ~7 o' Z
______ intermediary steps in between.
. I+ p& {! K! m1 c+ GI have consistently received work performance bonuses and promotions throughout- G4 y( `+ T' Z
my career.9 X6 T' F+ @% J' y) l1 d
In my current position _____ I was hired permanently after ______./ o6 K) P' E8 A
I also received __award__.. d: [4 Z4 f# t1 m4 \
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Throughout my career at ______ and other ______ companies, I have managed
& I r$ u3 o$ J) x% {multiple projects simultaneously, which has required me to balance my workloads
3 [/ b# s* S- y- g+ ^to meet deadlines,& ?; l5 Y4 q, N( P2 \( N
and to keep in close communication with my supervisors and subordinates to* }# L& g0 g) @5 {4 b! H; _# r2 y
ensure I have enough resources to complete projects within the designated
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) o4 j h4 W, K" x2 JDuring this experience, I have successfully ______ .& _, }7 x2 H+ Z& y
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' i, |3 y, K, t! _$ H7 U6 }( F( fI have had good exposure working with people from departments outside the
" K: l# L* x8 |0 b; b1 w) @' iboundaries of ______.0 ]+ {7 T3 |# T3 Z9 q. R
Because of this, I was exposed to the basic operations ...
, Q' H6 Q8 }* V% i' N$ O0 @" dAlso, while assigned to ______ project, I worked closely with the ______% L& B' l. X1 t3 e9 v# [0 D
Department to ______.; |: a) z+ [3 m/ i6 R
And most importantly, I am currently running a small entrepreneurial venture
8 c w8 r8 n5 K7 Q$ `called ______ ,4 ]8 j* |! d' o2 ?8 L* X0 T! c
exposing me to all management issues involved with a start-up, from initial" a2 C( a' i! a1 e
financing to execution to day-to-day operations.9 Y6 G$ L, e* D6 {
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" ?! z9 k6 P UWhile at ______ I transitioned from ______ to ______.
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and knowledge of ______ allowed me to successfully execute this project.
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+ X+ H8 k- U/ M! W% }& D$ N9 sTo ______ , I proposed a complex plan to use ./ T5 w7 G& X/ h; N6 T
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3 }$ z+ l/ v/ y9 u8 J4 r, ETo fully analyze ______ , I would consider several factors, grouped into _____" w3 Q- p/ [% N) x- W& I: ]
sector: ....
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My role as ______ included ______ .7 Z" \5 x8 j' K% w
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6 n- X/ ]8 i! k& W3 ohigher learning that I have attended." {" z% v3 H# o, N
I obtained a ______ undergraduate GPA while working ______ hours per week.
7 G- g4 ^, a& o O4 _Following college graduation, I attended a top-______ ______ school and* r& _. K- c& K$ a2 J, @
graduated in the top quarter of my class., l/ L! G6 j! N& W5 s( Q7 ~
More recently, I have attempted to prepare for business school by further
( N( `- v( ~; K0 Q: a$ K0 ]developing my quantitative background.8 W8 x; O- [" O2 U
I took a ______ course __when__ and obtained a ______ GPA./ f/ x; k( ?( J1 o3 _" w
I am currently juggling part-time ______ work with ______, ______, and ______" i+ E% h# X) c5 c
courses and am maintaining an "A" average in each of my __how_many__ classes.
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4 o% L6 a2 H9 a! l" ^, WThis experience and my solid record of accomplishments has been powerful in
) R ]7 J3 i1 I$ O0 q3 n, p& Aconfirming to myself that not only do I enjoy leading but that I am a successful" N$ V- S* L3 S9 v/ S W
leader.2 w. f7 | }) m) M$ l
And in the true mark of a leader, I have discovered that I have the innate0 |% k. y2 M: c- Y
leadership qualities necessary to ______ .
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I have even had opportunities to practice my leadership and business skills4 D- Y0 s: L/ C' c" r! w* {( ~/ R
through ______.
3 ^* Y' g: O* q+ |Elected to the ______ , I helped to ______ .
7 a' S4 Z2 `; U( ?- JIn addition, I leveraged my business skills to ______.
6 y3 \$ W0 z; ]These volunteer efforts have reinforced my desire to ______, and intensified my( Z+ J) C' ]7 @/ o
passion for ______.
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9 V# G& x) z& pMy main challenge was to bring together a group of ______ individuals, all' L7 y0 o' z0 |# ?1 [; s8 k
______s with different needs and to focus on the individual as well as the team.
( V6 ~( f7 J! s) w" i6 u T, rMost of the ______ were older than me and that only added to the challenge of
6 l7 y E. |% B( F% ]( y7 a searning their respect.
6 L3 r; s! z+ t: i- h& }In a short time we managed to have the team running like a well oiled machine.
# K% i$ A0 D8 @+ u9 \% KEveryone knew their role, everyone became motivated to do their best and, most
8 x# q4 [6 H& s2 jimportantly ...
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+ t6 R6 D* p: `9 G0 Igreat confidence,
" s Y8 O. V. \$ ~2 Otaught me to amass knowledge and to share it and to teach it,+ F* N% F/ K4 {/ V c/ }, N4 J' r
and honed my skills in motivating and empowering people.# ?+ ?" n" |; Z3 {, e
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2 }# J1 C, T0 h3 v- }The Leadership Lessons Serving as ______ of the ______ has been a defining& D* V2 G# m! g$ ?3 a( u
leadership experience for four distinct reasons ...6 d: n) ~, ?7 `3 @5 G* [" F
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In ______ , you cannot force the ______ to complete a task, you have to inspire
/ h' W1 L7 \% [5 wthe ______ to be all he or she can be.- I9 i+ J, V' x0 F1 c% q& E
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. x! W& x. D" R7 CA company's success is defined by its people. As a ______, I will need to6 H! L* \5 T+ T& V5 v: _
motivate my team and ensure each person feels important.
* f7 b0 Z5 d: F* p" f7 nPatience, listening, and the ability to appreciate different viewpoints are: z6 h, M& b% e. v, m4 p
required for managerial success.
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After this experience I understood that to be a leader you must not only give
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but also motivate people showing them how to achieve a common goal working
0 c9 D) M) d) L4 stogether.
) K5 q t" U- l/ r! AI was also able to strengthen my managerial skills that will be useful for the
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A successful team leader should know how to deal with each person in an
$ M4 g4 {/ ~- x( Z" q& |appropriate and unique way.
2 F8 \4 d: i1 U# UOne individual would show application and do well if left to work independently
* B8 t* _3 F8 B7 m7 C' ]6 A9 ~while another would need constant supervision.2 b2 m0 Z0 H9 x. m4 [( M
Effective leadership is a blend of camaraderie and authority, and is also the
_4 p( D: l$ r' S. p* Z3 bability to strike a balance between them.
; j# C" i; v! h: ~It needs advance preparation, an understanding of human psychology, and some, i5 F. q* o, g0 D( y2 t5 d; U
diplomacy.
1 P! ^% K. a! P# F" I b. T3 |Any work can be made important and interesting to people by making them6 ^) ~2 Y/ B, E1 f; R
understand its relevance and significance,
( L e/ Y8 {% B5 ]& f1 E; t$ Xand above all, by granting them due importance and recognition.
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Many people believe that leadership is simply being the first,
' P( J) K, E3 a3 ebiggest or most powerful. Leadership in organizations has a different and more
* [7 A: y4 w% m! smeaningful definition.0 }5 ^" l* x; J8 p9 }
Very simply put, a leader is interpreted as someone who sets direction in an
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9 I- u9 ^% j( Y! L4 f5 Z; ZAfter spending a semester reviewing leadership theories, I see leadership as a
7 b. W" C7 X' M A( {building relationships, fostering growth and change,8 c- i3 `8 C3 [2 \$ n+ F# c4 U
and working for agreed upon, common goals. A leader needs to possess strong" Q% O5 ^/ p! T1 Q. ^# P
communication and problem solving skills. # C$ \" F" J$ Q5 e) r, G
They should also be trustworthy and have the respect of their followers. ; F U/ b0 f+ C0 v
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# n s& h" o& b" PI believe that excellent leaders are knowledgeable, compassionate and flexible0 R8 z' o ^# C4 Y, \
team players. My experience in such compassionate communities will allow me to create and+ X) d# [4 u1 e1 V
maintain a strong and cohesive unit to work toward our ultimate team objectives.
' |+ t! v' h9 p! d3 {# uMy ability to challenge others and examine multiple viewpoints will be. L V- I! B4 |
especially important when motivating others and finding the appropriate
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This overall distinctiveness, combined with my unique industry experience, will7 o0 D! d! p" V
not only influence my success as a leader,% s! I$ `1 S8 r0 r+ b9 B
but will also allow me to become a valuable member of the ______ community./ I3 |: g) |8 K9 I
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addition to collaborating with ______.3 m# s$ C6 X- u( {; z. }1 u
Frequently, information and feedback from these sources would appear to be, Q6 P: F0 G+ i) k
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and in order to resolve the discrepancies, open and continual communications
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" p, b$ S3 k7 o) A' L" \taught me ______.0 {3 R2 y) i3 I0 \
We successfully delivered the project and I earned the highest possible rating" B1 k! ]% W: A2 `8 S I! c
for my performance that term.
8 n- ]# u+ `; q" cBut I am most proud of the fact that through the caring, patient application of
* w& y9 ]1 ~/ r7 ]* Y3 g- Nmy skills I was able to contribute to the development of my team.' w, k+ G9 ^. `
Overcoming the challenge of others by helping them reinvent themselves would,
( r) w @! _6 u0 }4 F* ifor me, be a key source of emotional fulfillment.
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A current professional colleague, would describe me as being a valuable member
. X& X* `2 {3 G' [: b0 ?6 P$ ]: eof the team, a good mentor and an effective team leader.! I& {5 U) ]/ T) `
He would describe my strengths as my knowledge, experience and friendly demeanor
( n! l: Z0 w/ {/ @, C# r+ J1 s" `3 pbecause I am approachable and always willing to help.
2 J1 v) t3 d0 yI am approachable and willing to help for two reasons: I like people and, I am0 \! R( Z8 c# S. w
happy to help anyone in areas in which I have expertise.
+ u4 u0 B7 c, P! b* K+ DAfter all, it is important that as a team, we get along and, help one another,
$ k6 w/ F) y+ {) Q# Yif we are to achieve our objectives.
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1 K% Y: C0 l- m6 DI tend to look for win-win situations in which every member gets his share." q0 n' b% j' m5 f+ \; }
This constant aim has focused my short and long term objectives in every new
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2 P% v4 P; W& e7 p) A" yIf there is anyone involved in the project who does not benefit from it,
" D7 n( E5 M. ?( Fthen something has to be revised and corrected. Every participant should have
* v; W6 Q3 Y0 P2 L9 I. i; v! Ihis incentive.
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and therefore focus on strengths and allow other people to work on their
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understand that occasionally group member will make mistakes.( j4 o9 u8 F! O6 S
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so you must make the most of the team you have. To maximize team performance, I
! k, E# a. h& i3 L" Zhave learned to identify gaps in team processes and skills and then fill these4 c% w! O4 {; ?/ m! D B
gaps." e: t3 S& }5 E4 f( f$ {/ Q
Whether the team is lacking in leadership, knowledge, support, or communication,
. g5 S5 v0 e2 A' s) T$ O3 q3 L' F8 hI must strive to somehow meet this need to ensure successful teamwork.
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2 p T) \9 N0 {4 i( B* }" zI have the ability to voice my ideas and opinions, even when they differ from
; `0 y( i6 E; G5 o$ Gthose of the group.
" H7 r3 |) L& I0 I! R, \If I believe that a project is misdirected, I will let the team know, even if I
2 F: r" H, Q; Y5 x8 Oam not the team leader.
' B) g0 n) f, Y+ b1 l/ x7 [* ^I voice my ideas at meetings without timidity.) Q( M# P4 [/ a; y) ^' L& E0 ^# B
As a student, my classmates can expect spirited discussion that may challenge
2 c/ u6 p$ q4 etheir conclusions or help them learn from my mistakes,
$ ^, D/ |8 D) Y0 K& dsuccesses, and experiences and improve their thinking or processes .
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Undoubtedly I have made good use of this skill.
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group.
" I' X# F( C/ G* w JAt the same time I encourage and listen to the ideas of other teammates.5 O9 ~& i: _2 k8 T
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innovative solutions to problems can be discovered.
/ k5 |5 n7 A! S- cThis holds true in a work environment as well.
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$ ^$ {: I# [" ~. ^1 S o/ LPeople have diverse styles of learning and it is necessary to have the ability$ I+ a$ ]- S1 Y- W# t" z
to adapt to each person's particular style.
5 H3 V7 b' G0 C. z8 y1 }It is also important to be able to convey a sense of what information is vital
6 q6 y1 _7 c, _, b) b9 c: Nand what information is supportive.
% A% S6 [, |2 hInstructing others has helped me develop both my ability to look at problems in
3 I! S6 n5 f% R" [6 |different ways and my ability to decipher what information is most significant.
. r6 b; A* ^4 Q# g% `) i$ @I feel this experience will prove to be very beneficial in both my business and
, X; ^, h! ~1 Qmy academic careers.7 }9 a0 Q4 X; Y6 q! ~- C
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# s9 Y4 |1 `* E; B/ Y( W( gIn my view teamwork is a key element for success in today's world.8 j7 L. z2 g0 _
It facilitates interaction between students and helps absorb information and
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2 { y5 f! d1 B+ s6 t3 p: y3 NIt also acquaints students with different approaches to business problems.$ |! o4 k& x( [5 p8 j1 j6 Z
In addition, the exposure to outstanding people from all areas of life does not
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By that I do not only mean students but also Professors who are at the forefront
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Hence, they can become role models, influence, and drive students for success.
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After a lot of debate on the best schedule, we came up with an extremely robust
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" y0 a* C k# {; f6 X* a; p* R* p$ nThese intra-team interactions generated a strong team spirit that proved very
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At a personal level, this project helped me to discover myself as a leader of- B9 G& x# K) z( V- @4 @- a# y) e
men and someone who thrives on challenges.
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both in my personal and professional life.
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( L3 c! J) q6 q$ Y4 M( z. I" o) qWorking and being with ______ has enriched my life in such a way that I am able
% j) ~5 D+ u2 T$ g- t2 [1 s* kto not only understand the background of others,
0 d1 X1 N5 C/ Obut to truly look with a global view at my behavior and assumptions.
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of my business education.
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areas of interest are ______ and ______.8 P7 w7 @7 |$ E+ U& a
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These experiences have deeply shaped who I have become, and influence my choices
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' L D' w: W/ R s. fThe scenario depicted above would not be a unique experience in my career.
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# N j$ ?- x0 U0 e0 C4 U2 VThis talent will continue to aid me in fostering innovation within my
, ~4 ?* l" g! { E/ R: B0 V0 v zorganization and among my staff members as my career progresses.
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The first major challenge we face is to ______ .
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+ z( D0 ^3 M% T% L, p8 j, |' L I( MThe most significant challenges I face in my immediate job are ______ .
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been my toughest professional challenge thus far.+ b5 I2 l. f( S+ A3 `
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______ was pivotal to our proposal.) i R+ {% u; f5 p- \% E M
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0 J9 @+ o0 v# _When I was the ______ for the______ I faced regular difficulties ____ing ______.5 C4 m; W0 ?% h% i- ?
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8 |: {+ r; m. L3 l3 VThis experience has taught me how to ______
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I realize ______ may very well be a part of my job description. When ______ ,
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- ~: x6 T! g8 _3. 学习计划与对MBA Program的贡献
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Should I be accepted into the ______ MBA program, I will be active in the. _* d, U* u7 p' V5 w, X: ?- y- t
classroom, with student organizations and where other opportunities arise.
" T! p# k# A" g& |In and out of the classroom I am one who is always willing to raise his
- ]8 c$ j* t9 k' |! Yhand or disagree or simply add a new perspective to the discussion.6 {2 F# J6 x" @
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teammates.
5 {; y0 g9 s" l# w) `# b7 Z- S J* [These are critical lessons for every manager. At times, as the leader of my
( ~0 K4 F3 z8 Z- h6 E5 a______ team, I will manage the overall project and delegate assignments.# W9 t2 K5 n, f" l; ^( Q. c
Other times, as a team member, I will contribute toward our end goal. Practicing D% k: m1 z8 ]
teamwork in an educational environment offers the opportunity for analysis and2 j! b& _- t( _' z. ?
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Due to the hectic pace of the business world, it is difficult to find the time
0 M1 ^5 L4 A& V4 X: w a/ Cto examine the inner workings of a team.
9 v; p7 ]8 R# L# [4 Y- ZStudying for two years at ______ will enable me to study team dynamics and ?& n" h' _! ^7 I7 G h: c5 p
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the industry.+ }0 _+ I: V, J Y/ m+ A7 ~. [0 m
Second and related, during my experience in the MBA courses I hope I will meet2 ~7 i: X6 c# c& `& u2 `* ?
other people who have had the opportunity to work in this field and to share" j+ x3 l+ H- H/ P1 M
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I want to go deeper from an already interesting academic point of view to the
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you.
/ i' c8 r9 y9 ]7 e" \% X" M0 |/ H- HLast, I think an MBA is a clear signal that you can give to inform others of
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By the end of my MBA course I want to have a broad understanding of the key
4 J1 q% O4 x( j0 ?- Gfunctional disciplines,
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business.! S7 Z5 @; ? b
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resources and I am looking to develop these skills to an exceptional standard.
# Q/ T$ F7 ]. G. V& dIn addition to this, I require career management skills to ensure that I place
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areas I mastered at ______ and at several entrepreneurial companies where I was
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I want to expand my point of view as ______ and bring my unique perspective to
, d- y& K' H6 _4 a- ~( G9 Jbear on issues that face the whole company.
4 n+ Q# }1 \% UI also want to improve my ______ and ______ skills so that in the long term as
/ c; N3 x o+ U______ I can lead the whole company toward a common goal.
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; B( w+ m# f3 y: eAt the same time, I will be open to the assistance my classmates can give me3 v! R* a$ D7 E
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undergraduate field of study. I will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly
7 [! } ~/ [. R" z, S5 O# j% Wtalented and motivated students.) P1 t) t$ y" ^* a8 R" t$ @1 e7 A
Sharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while
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* l5 p: v8 i/ h; Q+ \7 NWhile at ______ , I hope to not only share my experiences and perspectives, but
6 R: z! v# j' R" x/ M7 palso learn through the experiences and perspectives of others.- U" w8 v; e; }2 d/ l! D
I hope to challenge my classmates to look within themselves to understand how4 L$ k7 E; ?' H/ Y4 G6 R, i& Y
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7 \' T% B( {) k: ~3 w3 r( dAs I share and relive my personal and professional experiences with others,
/ B3 N$ n* H8 s! {+ F: N: z3 J( N/ eI will gain new insights to these experiences and will be able to better
1 C/ h. Q1 X, W, U" d' n1 Vinternalize them.
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from their particular undergraduate field of study.
8 w3 ~5 h( M% B7 n* m9 z; \I will enjoy the opportunity to work with highly talented and motivated
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7 W: f- T1 d9 w+ VSharing ideas and experiences will give me the chance to improve myself while
" T* \, b1 z6 @0 chelping my peers.
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I will definitely bring different ______ point of views and creative
+ z2 ^# ?& O$ V' K# hperspectives to the widespread classroom discussions.
2 `2 d( E; }' o! gI hope that my complete development as a person and personal experiences will3 l) P7 l G, i( M3 _
have effects on other's minds and feelings.
/ r+ Z. {" m. R/ SEvery member of the ______ community should benefit from this wonderful4 l; Y; g* f5 V
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- i$ P3 k Z8 ?6 D' l5 f# dI will bring to ______ my [diverse background and the same level of persistence,
@$ f' ~, d9 Z& A9 g& oself-confidence, and belief in bettering others] as I have demonstrated in the
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As a [female, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Asian American], I will provide my
* g, O# |% P4 S. j$ e7 y1 y[multicultural] perspective and add to the school's diversity.
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academically and enrich the entering class with my personal and professional4 Y! q& ^+ y1 M8 O& o' s
life and experiences.
; n2 _: f0 p8 Q, w7 MMost importantly, I will continue to live my belief of bettering others by
& g1 g+ {1 c( Lassisting with student organizations on campus, especially the __group__.
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I will be willing to help my classmates with any ______ aspects I am familiar8 |. z/ z1 K% g0 h& ]; v
with from my experience as a ______.
$ U% G, u" f( k! @( H$ K7 I. kI will be able to apply my background of ______ to helping my classmates with, \8 L+ q/ e% I& n, ^2 C
______information covered in ______ course work.
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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
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would make a valuable asset for classroom discussion.
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working situations and experiences ranging from ______ to ______
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Only now can I realize how much these experiences have added value to my
' X# q- Z0 _3 x1 B. Cpersonal and professional life, and in what a manner will they continue to
2 E3 a$ f' f7 R. Q( rmould me and enrich ______ 's classroom.
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I will be willing to help my classmates with any ______ aspects I am familiar
) H |# K8 \) T* Z* p# |$ a1 _: xwith from my experience as a ______ .0 N* a f7 I: t1 m
I will be able to apply my background of ______ to helping my classmates with
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9 J/ J. v4 g$ n, M4 e- y/ t' [9 JAt ______ , I think my openness to varying viewpoints will encourage effective! t8 M; ^ ?2 K/ b/ k
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5 s3 R" W0 m [strong loyalty and unyielding commitment to community will allow teammates to
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and my flexibility and genuine compassion will allow me to become a credible and
1 \2 v, K! i2 `! h4 Qsuccessful leader.
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; H# u2 l0 ^ t/ B1 qI believe my contributions and participation will benefit the experience for the
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I will bring my real-world challenges and experience to classes.
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3.3 Diversity and Other Qualifications
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& W/ T: D. o- O# n- b) J; sBesides ______, other relevant information for the Admissions Committee to take) r1 O" T( @/ E
into
. `3 V" ^) Q! s H% E' E! }consideration are [my work ethic, the diversity of my work background, my active; T! k/ F, r9 i8 h# P. _; ?
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active participation in both the classroom, student organizations and other* b2 U9 N3 d W0 \- H
aspects of the ______ community].
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My overall work experience has been quite diverse having had exposure to many
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7 J' }5 Z" I2 y3 v2 i5 gboth private and public sector, including [academia, student services, medical
/ M* y5 {! ^/ \! ?" N7 Q1 Sresearch, healthcare, finance, banking,7 a8 O1 K5 J+ f" u: F) {
legal and currently entertainment].
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* r, x/ d5 N3 V) f# Z3 D' |References: Business Week, Bebeyond, EEC ...( g3 E- I0 O' @: s2 r
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