preparing for the mba application process - lesson 4
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Preparing for the MBA Application Process Lesson 4: Your Story
Think of Your MBA Application as a Story
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Beginning (the past)
Middle (the MBA)
End (the future)
Educational background
Professional background
Interest / hobbies / etc.
Why an MBA?
What skills do you lack today?
What will you focus on during your MBA?
Career / life goals
What will you do after getting your MBA?
A Good Story Consists of Many Parts that Fit Together
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Each part should fit The sum is greater than the parts Any gaps / inconsistencies should be addressed proactively
Interests
Background
Goals
Skills
You Want Your Story to Stick Out
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Make your story memorable
Lesson Structure
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Before the lesson you will practice answering the following question: “What are your career goals? How will an MBA help you achieve these goals?” During the lesson you will discuss your story with your teacher:
(10 minutes) – Discuss the 3 parts of your story: • Beginning: educational / professional background, interest, hobbies. • Middle: why an MBA? • End: Future career goals.
(5 minutes) – Answer the following question to your teacher: “What are your career goals? How will an MBA help you achieve these goals?”
(10 minutes) – Receive feedback from your teacher, and answer the question again.
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