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Date Submitted: 09/26/2014 07:28 AM
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...