MBA essay outline using the Fortunate Son theme

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Excerpt:

I am a fortunate man.  I had a good upbringing in a nice household that was part of a relatively good neighborhood, where I grew up with both of my parents looking after me.  By the standards of my home country, I had it good.  I like to think that it was my stable, steady, and otherwise “normal” upbringing that has allowed me to reach the achievements that I have.  Honestly, my goals in life are simple: I want to be a good son, a good father, and a good career person.  Today, I embark on a journey that I pray will take me to new heights as I prepare to take a leap of faith, leaving Bangladesh to pursue an MBA degree in the US.  I believe that this is the school that will give me the tools I need to achieve my goals and dreams in life.

Outline:

I.  Introduction
A.  I am a fortunate man: good upbringing, nice home, good neighborhood, two parents raised me.
B.  I had it good by the standards of my country (considering poverty rate, etc)
C.  I believe that my normal upbringing is what helped me reach my achievements thus far.
D.  Embarking on a new journey to get further education to reach my ultimate goals: good son, good father, good career person

II.  Educational background
A.  Along my mission to be a good son, father and professional, I took my studies seriously.
B.  My parents paid well and I was fortunate to have a good education.
C.  I earned a Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) from __________ high school, then a Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) from ________________), and finally achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from _____________________.
D.  I felt prepared to begin my career path and be a big-time professional.

III.  Career experience
A.  With my good education, I went about pursuing my third goal, to be a big-time professional.
B.  Work experience
i.  IIUC information Booth
ii. Call center Agent (___________)
iii. _________ consultancy
C.  My work experience helped me build character: Strong communication and inter–personal skills, work ethic, sincerity and self-motivation, and the courage to take challenges.
D.  I feel that it is time to pursue the next level in my career path by earning an MBA and pursuing higher positions and, eventually, a well-respected professional.

IV.  Why I want to study here
A.  I believe that this educational institution is the best place for me to learn and earn an education that will ultimately bring me closer to my goals of being a well-respected professional.
B.  At the same time, I believe that this institution teaches great values and virtues that are essential to being a good son and father, and ultimately a good person.
C.  My goals to pursue a career in a reputed multinational company (various industries of interest)

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