GMAT Essays (AWA)

Why did you choose MBA and why this institute.


As Mellisa Mayers took the centre stage to announce the world of her decision that Yahoo would no longer allow work from home policy, the world took a note of her leadership . As Sundar Pichai was named as CEO of the GOOGLE Inc, the world typed his name on the google search bar to learn more about his vision and leadership skills. I told myself on that day that I will be on that stage one day . I told myself that I will be there to change the world . I told myself that I will have to develop the skills to do so.

It all began one evening when my father introduced me to the managing director of Indian Oil Corp. I shook his hands casually not realizing who he was and what responsibilities he had. Later that night, my father told me that he, the person I had met that evening, was responsible for delivering fuel to the fastest growing economy of the world, India. He told me that he was also responsible for the supply of fuel to the soldiers who were fighting war on the frontiers of our country. I wondered at the amount of influence this man could have on the fate of so many people. I realized the value of responsibility and leadership that day. I also learnt that with great powers come great responsibilities.

I decided to pursue the MBA course because this course has the elements needed to develop the leadership qualities. MBA is a unique combination of work experience and elements of leadership taught with the help of case studies. It tells us how to analyze , categorize and organize a particular situation . It tells us how to use our previous experience and resolve the current scenario.

I want to pursue a career in technology consulting field. I believe that MBA will give the required push to pursue that. I want to use my previous experience and mix it with leadership skills to deliver something unique for the clients. In order to beat the monotonous nature , it is necessary to continue to evolve . The MBA is a great source of ideas that can help raise the bar, break the monotonous nature and bring a vision. The MBA degree class also brings with itself a group of likeminded individuals who can give new direction to one's mind. It opens the portal to a new world and teaches the way to capture it.

(institute name) is a highly reputed institute , which I believe is in line with all that I want . The institution has a vision with which I align myself . I see myself as a student who can bring a lot to the institute and contribute to the diversity. I want to work for a multinational corporation that has people from all parts of the world and that operates in every part of the world. I want to learn from those people . I want to learn about their ways of life . I want to bring solutions to their problems by discussing with them. I believe (institute name) is a great institute that will allow me to do all that I have described.

I want to study in (institute name) because I speak French. I am also a Francophile. I want to connect with the francophone and learn from them. I also want to seek their views on the problems that I face and learn to resolve it.

I believe living in a multicultural environment with people from all over the world to study and share visions is what makes (institute name) a great attraction. The reputation of (institute name) is extremely high with the recruiters .I want to come in contact with those companies and show them that what (institute name) is all about. I believe (institute name) is a great place for HIGH ambitions delivered.