Friday, June 19, 2020

12 Yrs WE, Low GPA, and Reapplying to B-School

This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring  interviews with MBA applicant bloggers, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at  the MBA application process. And now†¦introducing our anonymous blogger, Top Dog. Accepted: First, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? What is your current job?    Top Dog: Hello, and thanks for the opportunity to talk about myself! I was born and went to school in the UK, studying for my Bachelor of Science at the University of London. Im currently working in southern Europe as a global relationship manager for the largest corporate and investment bank in the energy and commodities sector. Accepted: When did you first apply to b-school?  Ã‚   Top Dog: I applied to five top 10 U.S. business schools in 2013/14 (Rounds 1 and 2). I got two interviews (at MIT Sloan and Wharton) but unfortunately failed to get an offer. Accepted: What do you think went wrong and what are you doing this time to improve your candidacy? Top Dog: I dont think there were any obvious issues – aside from my 12 years WE and relatively low GPA  Ã¢â‚¬â€œ but my applications were maybe a bit bland and failed to fully explain what I have actually achieved so far and my detailed reasons for wanting an MBA. This year I got the chance to lead an international team after my boss resigned – thats definitely an experience Ill be writing about in my applications that I didnt have last time. Accepted:  Where do you plan on applying this time? Top Dog: I’m going to be focused and reapply to MIT Sloan and Wharton, plus INSEAD for the first time. Ive done a lot of research and love the location, culture, collaborative spirit and emphasis on entrepreneurship and social enterprise at these b-schools. Im toying with reapplying to Stanford too – the lure of the West Coast is difficult to resist! Accepted: Can you talk about your decision to apply to/attend a European program versus a U.S. program? What are the pros and cons on either side? Top Dog: I have tried to balance my target b-schools this time and, while most top b-schools will give you a great education, there are differences. In Europe, I really like the international classes (INSEADs incoming class has 90 nationalities with c. 60% from outside Europe), but 10 months is short to fully experience the teaching, culture and career prospects on offer. In the U.S., b-schools simply rock the MBA – this is where the MBA was born and its still the best place to study it – plus it broadens my otherwise European profile, while the con would definitely be the cost – ouch! Accepted: What stage of the application process are you up to so far? What has been the most challenging step and how did you work to overcome it?   Top Dog: Im in a good position as I have my experience from last season so Im all done with research, profile building and Im about to start my essays. Ive blogged about my mistakes from last time and Im already falling into the first trap – leaving it too late to start writing my essays (where did July go!?). Another challenge was not keeping on top of my recommenders, and Im definitely going to be focused on this, this time  around. Accepted: Do you plan on staying in your current industry post-MBA, or changing to a new field/career? Top Dog: A big motivation for the full time (rather than exec) MBA is the ability to transition into a new field. Post-MBA Ill go back into banking with a focus on business development and corporate social responsibility – ideally in the emerging markets – where innovation and entrepreneurship are rewarded skills. Longer term I want to combine my finance experience in a start-up, potentially a social  entrepreneur focused micro-finance venture in an emerging  economy. Accepted: Why did you decide to blog about your experience? What have you gained from the experience? What do you hope others will learn? Top Dog: I got a lot of knowledge and comfort from other bloggers last season and Id like to give something back to the MBA applicant community. My blog encourages me to keep on top of my applications while testing ideas with others in the same position (and some helpful consultants too!). In exchange, I hope Im giving some useful insight, sparking a bit of debate and creating a sense of companionship among fellow and future applicants. For one-on-one guidance on your b-school application, please see our MBA Application Packages. You can read more about Top Dog’sb-school journey by checking out his blog,  TopDogMBA, and Twitter, @topdogmba. Thank you Top Dog for sharing your story with us – we wish you loads of luck! Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best Related Resources: †¢ MBA Applicant Interviews †¢ Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting the Right One †¢ 2015 MBA Application Essay Tips

Thursday, June 11, 2020

How to Use Spanish Feminist Essay Topics

How to Use Spanish Feminist Essay TopicsAn essay will never be complete without at least one Spanish feminist topic. The basics of the piece will be about 50% about feminism and women, and the other half will be about politics. While writing this essay, it is best to use a Spanish feminist topic that can apply to the entire population and not just the 'females' in the group.Political issues, especially in Spain, can easily cross gender lines, and it is best to show how everything is connected. Of course, a story about an individual woman can be equally powerful as a story about a group of women. These two can stand alone, or they can be combined to make an even stronger piece.The gender of the female characters should also reflect the feminist perspectives that they have. There are many studies on the differences between male and female beliefs, but feminists believe strongly that the differences are rooted in society and culture, not biology.Some of the characters of the essay could include those who are on the margins of society. For example, there are the wives of the bosses in a company. There are also the mothers of the thugs in the streets. All these individuals show how women experience different aspects of life, not just the 'normal' society.The world view and beliefs of the characters should be reflected in the words that they use to describe themselves, and these can also be written in Spanish feminist essay topics. Feminist viewpoints may include gender roles, reproductive rights, equality in marriage, the different types of friendships and how they can differ, the personal experiences of feminists, and so on.Some examples of Spanish feminist essay topics are 'Casa Blanca or Spanish Poetry,' 'The Power of Women,' 'Sisters' Night Out,' 'Sisterhood in Action,' 'The Role of Women in Society,' 'The Power of the Individual,' 'The Impacts of the Patriarchy,' and 'Beyond Equality.' Each of these topics provides the writer with their own framework in which t o look at the issue. However, it is also important to note that each of these topics are open for interpretation.There are many Spanish feminist essay topics that focus on the subject of 'feminism,' but the writer should choose the one that most reflects their own thoughts on the subject. This may also be a topic about feminism and its effects on the Spanish society.Spanish feminist essay topics are an easy way to express oneself while getting across the point of the story. However, it is important to keep in mind that the process will not be completed in one night. It will take time and writing a great essay requires effort and dedication.