Personal Statement

Subject: Generic Business School Essay2

1. Why, at this time in your career, are you seeking an MBA degree? What do

you hope to gain from an MBA program and degree? I embarked on a journey tow

ard an MBA over eleven years ago, when I earned an undergraduate degree in B

usiness Administration-Finance at the University of Kentucky. My decision to

follow this path, however, has its roots in my pre-teen days of selling any

thing from fresh vegetables to newspapers to Christmas cards. I cultivated t

his inclination in college, where I chose to pursue a career in information

technology. The field beckoned to me with the promise of tremendous opportun

ities for personal and intellectual growth--and was far more glamorous than

flinging newspapers from the passenger seat of my father’ s car! Moreo

ver, its practical applications in the corporate world provided me with a ch

ance to make a positive contribution to society; my actions could have a dra

matic impact on business processes and productivity. Looking through the "sc

rapbook" of my life affords me both amusement and wonder. I envision myself

at my first interview--nervous, excited, and wearing a truly horrible suit!

Next comes an image of my first undergraduate position, in which boundless e

nthusiasm compensated for a lack of experience. Over the following two years

, I evolved into a “ tough as nails” team leader, dedicated to m

y work and driven by perfectionism. I strove to provide excellent client ser

vice, but lacked the humor and friendliness that create a pleasant team envi

ronment. The years, however, have been both educational and formative. When

I look in the mirror today, I marvel at the changes. I see before me a recog

nized and respected leader in the area of large, complex, process-improvemen

t information-technology implementations within my firm. Quite a mouthful

230; and quite an accomplishment. When I envision the "scrapbook pages" that

the next few...