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d.   I believe that my undergraduate education has equipped me with a
firm base of technical and analytical skills in the areas of computer
applications and economics, supplemented by additional concerns for
business constraints, policies and modes of communication.
Thankfully, I've also had the opportunity to utilize these theoretical
skills in "real" environments, where further insight and experience
were gained as a result of time and effort expended.  The combination
of these instructive forces has helped me to achieve a clear
conception of the type of career which requires my form of expertise
and which I find to be stimulating and motivational.

     Computer systems analysis provides a means for applying problem
solving techniques to various thought-provoking situations.  In
particular, the analysis of the overall organizational scheme and
process interrelationships interests me to a much greater extent than
standardized, highly structured tasks.  By acting as a consultant, I'm
determined to prove my capabilities through increased efficiency in
operations, clearly documented procedures and the ease with which
personnel adapt to changes caused by technological advancement.  I aim
to eventually move into a managerial capacity where my concerns and
responsibilities will take on an internal orientation and allow me to
enter the areas of long-range corporate planning and policy making.

     An essential ingredient in the achievement of these aspirations
is confidence.  I feel that Stanford's finely structured M.B.A.
curriculum will provide me with more than just exposure to decision
making tools and case experiences.  It should enhance my ability to
think about individual situations, deal with others and develop
practical methodologies.  Self-awareness of these abilities can be
directly translated into confidence in a job position.

     I do not hold the common view of the M.B.A. as a primary
mechanism to change jobs; rather, I consider the experience to be an
investment through which a career or position may be expanded.  For
this reason, I admire Stanford's balanced variety of courses and de-
emphasis on specialization.  My research has also revealed a close
knit, altruistic student body.  Such an environment has special appeal
for me since I am presently involved in undergraduate activities that
strive for unity amongst students, faculty, administrators and alumni.

     I have explored the possibility of working in the field of
computer applications prior to applying to an M.B.A. program.
Additional business and technical experience would certainly be
insightful and carry potential for relevant accomplishments and self-
satisfaction.  However, I feel that graduate education presents the
most desirable and strategic path for me to follow at this time.  My
reasoning behind this philosophy is that I feel that I have
accumulated a significant amount of exposure to business operations
and have acquired high quality knowledge and experience.  Rather than
accepting a position with the intentions of leaving at some future
date, I wish to continue in the educational framework until I am best
prepared to pursue my ultimate career aspirations.