Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Indian School of Business (ISB) Essay #1

Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011? These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data. (300 words max)

In addition to the qualifications expected of a MBA candidate, I believe I possess certain traits that differentiate me even in a highly competitive candidate pool: my professional background, international exposure and leadership initiative.

My work in medical imaging R&D involves a mix of mathematical research, computer programming and customer interaction. These responsibilities have helped me sharpen my analytical and communication skills. Multi-tasking has shaped me as an adaptable and multi-faceted worker, acting as engineer, tester, and customer support specialist as the situation demands. I have also gained valuable experience in the full product development cycle in the medical device industry, a sector primed for growth in the coming years.

In the U.S., I have lived with students from Argentina, Germany and Spain, and worked with colleagues from Poland, Korea, Pakistan and China. I have a supervisor from Hungary and co-workers from Russia and Ukraine. Working with such a diverse group of people across barriers of culture and language has given me a global perspective of events and a spirit of cooperation. I also serve as co-host of the Culture Club at office, where we help learn about cultures through games, quizzes and ethnic foods.

Always keen to meet new people, I have been instrumental in building a group called the Boston Indian Meetup. As organizer, I have coordinated events from movies to dances to adventure trips. I have also injected a sense of community participation by holding clothing and fundraising drives for a local children’s charity. This variety and dynamism has brought in many new members and the group strength now stands at more than 500.

I believe I can enrich student experience at the ISB by contributing my analytical skills, bringing in my cultural values, and actively participating in and initiating social activities that build a sense of camaraderie among students.

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