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Admission essay excerpt
I don’t throw in the towel and easily give up without considering every possible solution first, and that makes me a good negotiator. Whether I’m trying to convince clients or simply arguing with friends, I make sure that all sides are covered. Even as a young child, this special trait of mine has always been apparent among my teachers and classmates who run to me for advice and consultation. As a student representative, I would find myself negotiating with other students and some teachers until we arrive at a win-win situation or both parties have agreed to settle the issue. I don’t hastily react to situations without first considering the consequences and better solutions. With proven negotiating skills, my early managers have noticed that I have a way with people and I take advantage of that when dealing with clients, running a meeting for our team, and simply reporting to senior executives. This trait, however, is not enough to make me a competent manager and more effective leader if not coupled with higher business learning, improved managerial skills, and up-to-date business strategies that I can achieve through an MBA program.
Sample outline;
I. Introduction
A. About myself
i. being a good negotiator
ii. looking at every possible solution
iii. aiming for a win-win situation
iv. trustworthy and reliable as a student representative
B. Taking full advantage of my strengths
i. not quick to react to situations without thinking first
ii. knowing how to deal with people, such as co-workers, executives, and clients
C. Why I’m interested in getting an MBA degree
i. to be a more competent manager and effective leader
ii. enhance my managerial skills
iii. learn about new strategies in business
iv. for career advancement
II. Describing a situation the best shows leadership
A. as a student representative
i. students come to me for advice
ii. teachers consult me for issues affecting the class or other students
iii. negotiating with both parties to arrive at an agreement
B. moving an exam schedule to get a better shot at finals
i. asking other students to take the finals for other subjects in advance
ii. talking to each teacher to change their finals date
iii. negotiating with a thermodynamics teacher to get the best schedule for the exam
C. work experience
i. dealing with deadlines
ii. handling client complaints
iii. leading the team
iv. addressing the concerns of other executives
v. contributing to the solution
III. Applying for an MBA program
A. My motivations
i. to use what I’ve learned with day-to-day operations
ii. to better deal with competitors
iii. to gain respect and confidence as a manager and leader
iv. for personal growth
v. for career advancement
B. Key to my success
i. diplomacy
ii. patience
iii. perseverance
iv. negotiating skills
v. keeping a positive attitude
