WolfAcct
Jan 30, 2010
Graduate / Essay for Masters of Accounting Program [3]
Im applying to a Masters of Accounting program, and need some advice on my personal statement. I spoke with one person in the admissions office and he mentioned that one of the key things they are looking for is leadership, so I included some of this from my last job, although there is more I could mention with this, but I dont want the essay to get too long. Also, my undergrad GPA was not great, although I earned an A+ in the prerequisite classes Ive taken so far (I didnt major in accounting), and scored a 690 on the GMAT...should I address/mention any of these? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
I recently I decided that it was time for me to change my life. I had worked in a job that offered very little room for advancement for a few years, and it had become clear it was time for a new challenge. I decided to reinvent myself, and that is why I am applying to the Masters of Accounting program at (School).
I spent six years working at (Local TV Station), where I was a video editor on the morning newscast. My duties involved getting things organized before the other editors arrived, and then divvying out responsibilities in order to make sure we had all video cut by the start of the newscast. During times of breaking news or continuous coverage, organization became even more crucial, as new video was constantly coming in. Also during my time there, we switched from tape- to file-based playback, and I found myself taking the lead in helping those that were not as tech savvy to catch up with using computers to edit video.
When I began searching for my new challenge, accounting jumped out at me as the obvious direction to take. I have admittedly never worked in the field, but I have always been intrigued by it. I've always kept very detailed records of all my finances, as well as books tracking the details of sales made when I regularly sold items on eBay. Record keeping and tracking money have always been a bit of a passion of mine, and accounting would allow me to apply that in a professional field.
I began taking the MAC program prerequisites this past fall, and have found that I made the right choice in returning to school. I feel like I have finally found my ambition, and I am working harder than ever before to accomplish my goals. I've uncovered that passionate desire for learning that I never really had as an undergrad, and it is driving me to succeed. The instructors that I have in these classes have all been incredible in presenting great lectures that make the material interesting, as well as being readily available outside of class, and I hope to get the chance to learn from them in graduate classes. I'm also planning to join Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Society, and I believe both will help me in networking with other students and professionals in the field.
My long-term goal is to become a CPA and pursue a career in a public accounting firm. I believe that the MAC program at (School) offers me the best opportunity to obtain the knowledge and tools that I need in order to reach this goal. I fully believe that the knowledge I have already gained in my prerequisite courses and through life, as well as my new desire for accomplishment make me a qualified candidate for the Masters of Accounting program.
Im applying to a Masters of Accounting program, and need some advice on my personal statement. I spoke with one person in the admissions office and he mentioned that one of the key things they are looking for is leadership, so I included some of this from my last job, although there is more I could mention with this, but I dont want the essay to get too long. Also, my undergrad GPA was not great, although I earned an A+ in the prerequisite classes Ive taken so far (I didnt major in accounting), and scored a 690 on the GMAT...should I address/mention any of these? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
I recently I decided that it was time for me to change my life. I had worked in a job that offered very little room for advancement for a few years, and it had become clear it was time for a new challenge. I decided to reinvent myself, and that is why I am applying to the Masters of Accounting program at (School).
I spent six years working at (Local TV Station), where I was a video editor on the morning newscast. My duties involved getting things organized before the other editors arrived, and then divvying out responsibilities in order to make sure we had all video cut by the start of the newscast. During times of breaking news or continuous coverage, organization became even more crucial, as new video was constantly coming in. Also during my time there, we switched from tape- to file-based playback, and I found myself taking the lead in helping those that were not as tech savvy to catch up with using computers to edit video.
When I began searching for my new challenge, accounting jumped out at me as the obvious direction to take. I have admittedly never worked in the field, but I have always been intrigued by it. I've always kept very detailed records of all my finances, as well as books tracking the details of sales made when I regularly sold items on eBay. Record keeping and tracking money have always been a bit of a passion of mine, and accounting would allow me to apply that in a professional field.
I began taking the MAC program prerequisites this past fall, and have found that I made the right choice in returning to school. I feel like I have finally found my ambition, and I am working harder than ever before to accomplish my goals. I've uncovered that passionate desire for learning that I never really had as an undergrad, and it is driving me to succeed. The instructors that I have in these classes have all been incredible in presenting great lectures that make the material interesting, as well as being readily available outside of class, and I hope to get the chance to learn from them in graduate classes. I'm also planning to join Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Society, and I believe both will help me in networking with other students and professionals in the field.
My long-term goal is to become a CPA and pursue a career in a public accounting firm. I believe that the MAC program at (School) offers me the best opportunity to obtain the knowledge and tools that I need in order to reach this goal. I fully believe that the knowledge I have already gained in my prerequisite courses and through life, as well as my new desire for accomplishment make me a qualified candidate for the Masters of Accounting program.
