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Entrepreneurship career goals? Updated on: 05 Jan 2011, 17:31
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hello,

You don't write an essay to tell the adcoms what they want to hear. You write an essay to express what your post mba goals are, and express them passionately.

Secondly, as you wish to apply to the cream of business schools, it won't hurt to dream big. And it really wont hurt if you want to change the world with the help of your mba. :)

Just my thoughts.

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I addressed the entrepreneurial path in my essays. Think of it in terms of both function and industry, do you know what you want? Ultimately you want to dig deeper, probably state at least what type of industry you hope to start something in.

Just stating you want to start x and make $y isn't helpful. Note most people want to do something, or have a great idea, but don't execute. Show the adcoms that you are not one of these people, that you've thought this thru and that B-SCHOOL is the logical next step (I think this is one part where you have to sorta write to them or else they start assuming).

You should use the words "do" more than "want" in your essays. e.g. "I plan to start x after graduating from Wharton" vs "I want to start x after graduating from Wharton.
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Entrepreneurship career goals? 02 Nov 2010, 09:18
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Do they really want to hear "um..I work extremely hard and for myself but I just haven't found what I want to do. Yes yes -- I have 2 or 3 different companies I COULD start right now, but they all kind of -- bore me (i.e. staffing firm, sales of item X, etc..)! I'm really hoping an MBA will give me exposure to different fields and bright minds and hopefully I can form a strong team and start a company fresh out of school."
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Write that and I have a feeling you'll get butchered! I second the notions that you need to have a clearer picture for admissions. If you could start a dream company today, what would it be? What are you passionate about? Questions like these will help you narrow it in.

Longer term, great companies typically have a leader who is completely devoted to the cause. How do you expect to recruit a number of your brilliant classmates without a driving force in your life? They won't pass on the established routes to suffer the risks of entrepreneurship on a half-hearted mission, which people can sense pretty quickly. Something to think about beyond the admissions cycle! I would encourage you to really reflect on what you stand for beyond self-employment and dollars.
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Entrepreneurship career goals? Updated on: 06 Jan 2011, 19:34
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Hi Masland

If you desire to enhance your entrepreneurial profile, please consider our professional group, USA Leadership Corps.

We are a volunteer-driven business consulting group that serves emerging nonprofits and small businesses. Our group is a great resource for pre-MBAs who desire to strengthen their leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, and/or community-involvement backgrounds.

By partnering with our organization you can demonstrate great commitment to the field of social entrepreneurship.

Thank you for sharing a great question. We wish you success with your MBA goals.

Maxwell Roper
USA Leadership Corps
Outreach Director