Kellogg Essay - Contributions
Assume you are evaluating your application from the perspective of a student member of the Kellogg Admissions Committee. Why would you and your peers select you for admission, and what impact would you make as a member of the Kellogg community? (600 word limit).
Relevancy. Diversity. Leadership and Collaboration. This is what I bring to the Kellogg MBA. I believe I can contribute to my fellow students’ Kellogg experience in multiple ways:
As a Supporter of Entrepreneurship: For three years I have worked with entrepreneurs both as a strategic advisor and as an operational expert. I was employed at Endeavor when its operations closed due to inadequate funds and lack of standard processes. I have also played an instrumental role in helping Suminter secure an award given by Harvard for 3rd fastest growing company in India, as a result of committed leadership and water-tight execution. I believe I can contribute significantly to the school’s entrepreneurial ventures such as in the Entrepreneurship & New Venture Formation Course.
As a Student of India: India has recently established itself as a pillar of the world economy and I have been fortunate enough to work within this economy for 3 years. By working with famers, investors, entrepreneurs I have learned to tailor my message for my audience. I have also learned how culture influences the professional environment. These experience will allow me to become a strong contributor to the Emerging Markets Club and Cross Culture Negotiations Class.
As a Non-profit Manager: I have learned the importance of responsible business by focusing on models that provide both social and economic benefits. At non-profit Endeavor, we connected entrepreneurs in the space of energy, agriculture, and healthcare with seasoned business executives in media, technology and finance to help build sustainable models. At Suminter, I further learned how to build a model which outperformed industry growth rates while benefiting
Relevancy. Diversity. Leadership and Collaboration. This is what I bring to the Kellogg MBA. I believe I can contribute to my fellow students’ Kellogg experience in multiple ways:
As a Supporter of Entrepreneurship: For three years I have worked with entrepreneurs both as a strategic advisor and as an operational expert. I was employed at Endeavor when its operations closed due to inadequate funds and lack of standard processes. I have also played an instrumental role in helping Suminter secure an award given by Harvard for 3rd fastest growing company in India, as a result of committed leadership and water-tight execution. I believe I can contribute significantly to the school’s entrepreneurial ventures such as in the Entrepreneurship & New Venture Formation Course.
As a Student of India: India has recently established itself as a pillar of the world economy and I have been fortunate enough to work within this economy for 3 years. By working with famers, investors, entrepreneurs I have learned to tailor my message for my audience. I have also learned how culture influences the professional environment. These experience will allow me to become a strong contributor to the Emerging Markets Club and Cross Culture Negotiations Class.
As a Non-profit Manager: I have learned the importance of responsible business by focusing on models that provide both social and economic benefits. At non-profit Endeavor, we connected entrepreneurs in the space of energy, agriculture, and healthcare with seasoned business executives in media, technology and finance to help build sustainable models. At Suminter, I further learned how to build a model which outperformed industry growth rates while benefiting