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[Solved, Thanks Jen!] A quick question about my mba essay Updated on: 27 Aug 2014, 12:29
Originally posted by hapirebecca on 14 Aug 2014, 18:15.
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Hello,

This is my first post in the forum, so HI everyone :-D

Just got a question in my mind then I decided to speak to mbamission as my friend said they are the most helpful consultants!

My true ambition is to work in China after mba. However, 90% of my target school in the United States. If I mention in my essay that I will work in China afterwards, will this career choice hurt my chance of getting admitted? Possibility some schools may want their students to work in the States in order to benefit their own country after they have trained a bunch of valuable MBA students. I would not put that in my essay even if there is a very little chance of hurting my profile.

Many thanks in advance!

To anyone: please feel free to have an open discussion here :P

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Hi Rebecca,

Thanks for posting and joining the discussion! Good question... probably no right or wrong answer there. ;) A few points to consider...

-wondering what your home country is? could make the China ambition more natural vs more of a big change etc...

-you can always be slightly less committed to it if you are unsure or nervous about completely nailing down China at this point and describe the type of job and/or industry you are aiming for and include that you are interested in a global career, and/or that china interests you for xyz reasons...

-some schools have very strong ties to Asia (think some West Coast US schools for example) so it may flow naturally; you may discuss exchange programs or projects etc and would make sense

-schools that have more international students and pride themselves on a global outlook may appreciate that you see their program as a way to increase international exposure and ties etc so you can also discuss it in that way

-whatever you DO describe, it's always helpful to include your thinking and rationale (whether in essays or interview situations) so that the admissions committee isn't left to question your thinking in any way


Hope those are some helpful points to consider as you work on those essays. Let us know if we can help further!
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Hi Rebecca,

Thanks for posting and joining the discussion! Good question... probably no right or wrong answer there. ;) A few points to consider...

-wondering what your home country is? could make the China ambition more natural vs more of a big change etc...

-you can always be slightly less committed to it if you are unsure or nervous about completely nailing down China at this point and describe the type of job and/or industry you are aiming for and include that you are interested in a global career, and/or that china interests you for xyz reasons...

-some schools have very strong ties to Asia (think some West Coast US schools for example) so it may flow naturally; you may discuss exchange programs or projects etc and would make sense

-schools that have more international students and pride themselves on a global outlook may appreciate that you see their program as a way to increase international exposure and ties etc so you can also discuss it in that way

-whatever you DO describe, it's always helpful to include your thinking and rationale (whether in essays or interview situations) so that the admissions committee isn't left to question your thinking in any way


Hope those are some helpful points to consider as you work on those essays. Let us know if we can help further!
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Thanks for your answer, Jen. I was born in Taiwan and I have worked and studied in the UK for 10 years. If I am going to China, does it seem I am not ambitious or not "adventurous" enough?
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Hi Rebecca--
No I wouldn't say that. ;) Being genuine is important! If you have a clear desire for/passion for/ambition for a certain path, professional or geographical or otherwise, you can explain it and it should come through and schools appreciate that. ;)