MBA essay using persistence as a theme
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Admission essay excerpt
I remember having to sit in front of a panelist during one of my interviews. Young and quite inexperienced back then, I was too nervous that my palms are all cold and sweaty. I have no idea what sort of questions will be thrown at me or if my response would be acceptable to the meticulous interviewers. The panelist then asked me where I see myself 10 years from now. With a spark of hope and evident enthusiasm, I told her that I want to be a director of my own company. This is something that I’ve always wanted and dreamed of even when I just started doing secretarial work. I was determined to rise from the ranks and be an accomplished woman in my own way. Now a mother of two, I’m proud to say that I was able to realize that vision as the finance director of my own company.
Sample outline
I. About myself
A. Recalling a significant experience during an interview
i. being asked about my goals 10 years from now
ii. wanting to become a director of my own company
B. Being a more accomplished woman
i. rising from the ranks, from secretarial work to managerial position
ii. realizing that vision and becoming a director of my own company after 10 years
II. Rising from the ranks
A. Enrolling in a secretarial course after high school at _________
i. qualifying for _____examinations
ii. working for the _______ with relative office work such as reception to the library
iii, getting a diploma course at ______
III. Relevant work experience
A. Working for an NGO and doing ministry work
i. This experience helped develop my skills in finance, budgeting, auditiong, procurement, and donor fund reporting.
ii. This experience helped me be more competent in my current role in the company.
B. Other positions held
i. from admin assitant to assistant accountant, finance assistant, and program secretary
ii. important skills I’ve learned (finance, management, auditing, etc.)
C. Becoming an executive director
i. about the company (core business is on road transportation, warehousing, and brokerage)
ii. my responsibilities
IV. Applying for the MBA program
A. Enhancing my managerial skills
i. to implement better company systems and procedures
ii. ensure a more stable company for partners and employees
iii. improve my performance
iv. raise the level of competition with other companies
v. provide a better business structure for clients
B. My motivations
i. knowing the value of hard work and perseverance
ii. MBA education seen as a long-term investment
iii. ability to manage work and family life and pursue other hobbies
iv. being an accomplished woman
