Undergraduate / "ways to cope and embrace diversities" - Carnege Mellon, The MBA Program [2]

Essay Topic:
Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. If you are applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program you are applying to. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and programs, your essay can impact our final decision. Please do not exceed one page for this essay.

Essay:
I was roughly ten years old when 9/11 happened. Being a Muslim child in a growing anti-Muslim society was arduous. I was too young to understand what happened, and connect the incident to why everyone was becoming weary of my religion. Now years later I fully understand the significance of the event, and how negatively it has impacted society's views on Islam. I want that image to change. I decided that if the world was going to continue to follow and listen to the media ignorantly, than I would have to show them the truth through my honorable future actions.

I plotted out my path, and it led me to the Tepper School of Business. My first goal is to become a wealthy business man, and with the majority of my portion of the profit, I would help any people in need. The UN and other businesses/individuals that have helped with donations have done a great job thus far, but it never hurts to have another contributor. In addition to wanting to help those in need, I have a passion for creating and administrating that first grew when I started a forum two years ago. Advertising my forum, and helping it grow was really stressful but it was also incredibly fun. Through my hard work and the help of other co-administrators, we merged with another site and are currently experiencing an exponential increase in activity and recognition. That is probably the greatest experience I've ever undergone in my life next to MUN. This process is incredibly similar to making and creating businesses, and when I realized that, I had an epiphany of wanting to go into business studies for college.

After carefully looking through all courses offered at the Tepper School of Business, only one really stood out to me, and that was the MBA program. This program is perhaps the best program in all the colleges I've researched and I know it can fully teach me powerful strategies and elements I could incorporate to my future dreams. Even if I don't create a business immediately, with the MBA program, I could take the necessary steps to becoming a world-class entrepreneur achieving my ultimate goals. In the event that I join the university and my dream changes to something less risky, than at least with the MBA program, I'll have the perfect diploma and ability to become a part of another company. I can think of no other program that fits my goals more than the MBA program.

I've always participated in school trips and foreign studies when I've had the opportunity. I've gone to Italy for 'Week without walls' and have gone to Paris and Cairo for MUN. Naturally, I've taken a great amount of interest in the study abroad program, and intend to join it if possible. Traveling and learning from other cultures and societies has shaped me into who I am today, and so I want to continue to became culturally aware of other societies, and I believe that with the help of Carnegie Mellon, I can pursue all my dreams to their fullest extent.

I'm positive that Carnegie Mellon is the university for me. With all I learn and the knowledge I absorb, I can benefit society to my fullest abilities. After all, to me, businesses are not only about gaining profit and reputation; business owners have the fierce responsibility of promoting meaningful and beneficial contributions to the society, and the only university that I can learn all the ways to cope and embrace diversities and incorporate them into real life is at Carnegie Mellon.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Undergraduate / "Philosophy, Politics, and Economy" - University of Penn Supplement Essay [5]

Essay Topic:
Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic, research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn?

Essay:
During the course of my life, I've lived in small communities and been watched over by my parents and elders. The thought of moving all the way back to the US alone to continue my studies invigorates and slightly frightens me. When I looked at everything Penn had to offer ranging from courses to the warm and friendly community, the cold feeling in my gut began to thaw and I began to feel a sense of belonging.

"Philosophy, Politics, and Economy" is what I aim to enroll in. I've always had a love for philosophy, but was afraid that my pursuit for Economics and Business Studies would disable me from learning more about other topics that interested me equally. To see that not only economics, but philosophy and politics were offered in this course alongside many other subjects such as some Law and Biology greatly motivated me. "Management" also seems like a perfect course. Though it would mean sacrificing other subjects and topics I'm interested in, this course has everything I want and need for my future. If accepted, I would undoubtedly major in either the PPE, or Management courses (or both if possible).

When I first looked over "A World of Activities", I immediately took out my highlighter, and with a feeling of pleasure began to highlight anything from the list that remotely interested me. Honestly, it was difficult not to highlight every other activity. After finalizing my list to what suited and satisfied me best, I came up with a handful of activities I knew I would join the moment I entered Penn's campus.

I would like nothing more than to incorporate my life experiences into the activities offered at Penn, and the thought of meeting people with both similar and opposite views leaves me with a sense of anticipation. I'd participate in all international market, affairs, and relation activities that Penn has to offer. MUN has been a passion of mine ever since ninth grade, so when I saw the ILMUNC, I didn't hesitate highlighting it with my 'must join' color. I've loved contributing with solutions and discussions of international affairs and problems and so I enjoyed participating in every MUN.I intend to keep that tradition for as long as I possibly can. I was also delighted to see the 'Penn Gamers' hobby since I've always had a guilty passion for gaming. I look forward to the moment the Penn Gamers club commences; I'll go and meet my fellow gamers with a big smile, and a console neatly stashed in my bag.

To be able to actually experience the invigorating and stimulating environment of Penn both inside and outside of the classrooms is quite frankly, my only dream.