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MBA INSIDER: SAMPLE APPLICATION ESSAYS Cornell (Johnson): Essay 1 QUESTION: Why are you seeking an MBA from the Johnson School? What do you hope to experience and contribute here and what are your plans/goals after you receive your degree? What factors have influenced your career decisions to date?
My short-term goals are to enhance my knowledge base in business related topics, meet new friends and colleagues, and succeed in my studies. Fulfillment of those goals will lead to the longer-term goals which also constitute my post-graduation career plans, namely, building a solid and professional career in business or academia. I believe that an MBA will assist me in furthering my academic and professional experience in order to achieve both short and long-term goals.
I also believe that a business education will help me to strengthen my capabilities in the business world. In many ways, a business education will perfectly complement my current skills and experiences. I consider myself fortunate enough to possess highly developed social and intellectual skills and in addition, I have been working as an intern in a law firm and as a lawyer. This enabled me to become familiar with many business transactions and get involved in the drafting of numerous business oriented legal documents. Nevertheless, during this period I was having concerns about the nature of the job and my professional objectives. I soon realized that I need to expand my professional horizons, and acquire a solid business education that will complement my legal training. Currently I am working with a computer company in which I act as the Head of the Marketing Department. In this capacity I not only exercise my leadership skills, which I perfected during my service in the Israeli army, but also take part in business meetings and strategic decisions making. In my view, this gives me an advantage for successful completion of my business education. I believe that those experiences give me an advantage for successful completion of my business education. Studies at Cornell will provide me with a unique opportunity to gain access to the knowledge and the experience of a varied body of students and teachers. In my view teamwork is a key element for success in today's world. It facilitates interaction between students and helps absorb information and retain knowledge. It also acquaints students with different approaches to business problems. In addition, the exposure to outstanding people from all areas of life does not only enrich but also helps forge friendships that remain for life. By that I do not only mean students but also Professors who are at the forefront of knowledge. Hence, they can become role models, influence, and drive students for success. Another important aspect of a Cornell business school education is the variety of courses and subjects from which a student can shape his program to suit his specific career goals. I believe that my social background, personality and education can contribute to Cornell's student body. The program can help me by providing me with a strong education, the ability to absorb cutting edge knowledge, and the opportunity to study with the best minds in American business education. 
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