Garvin Thunderbird MBA Essays 2007-2008:

Garvin Thunderbird Essay A: What international/cross-cultural background will you bring to Thunderbird and how will those past experiences add value to your classmates and to your future management assignment? (Please limit response to 1,500 words.)

Garvin Thunderbird Essay B: What are your short and long-term career objectives; how and why will a Thunderbird degree, combined with your past educational and professional experiences, enable you to achieve these objectives? (Please limit response to 1,500 words.)

Garvin Thunderbird Essay C: At Thunderbird, we recognize management as a true profession and that education confers not only knowledge and skills, but also a responsibility to use those skills for the betterment of society. Acceptance to Thunderbird therefore signifies the joining of a community with shared values that are captured in our graduation pledge, the "Thunderbird Professional Oath of Honor". After reading the pledge, please respond to either option 1 or 2 below. (Please limit response to 1,500 words.)

Thunderbird Professional Oath of Honor. As a Thunderbird and a global citizen, I promise: I will strive to act with honesty and integrity; I will respect the rights and dignity of all people; I will strive to create sustainable prosperity worldwide; I will oppose all forms of corruption and exploitation; and I will take responsibility for my actions. As I hold true to these principles, it is my hope that I may enjoy an honorable reputation and peace of conscience. This pledge I make freely and upon my honor.

Option 1: Describe a situation you have experienced while in a professional/social/personal setting that you deemed an ethical dilemma. What was your involvement in the situation and how was it resolved?

Option 2: Both on the job and beyond the workplace, Thunderbirds have long contributed to making the world a better place not only for themselves but also for others. What social cause or global issue do you think deserves greater attention in order to "make the world a better place"? And what steps might be taken to further that cause or address the issue?

Garvin Thunderbird Essay D (Optional): Is there anything that you think the Admissions Committee should know which you feel has not been covered? If your credentials and essays represent you clearly and fairly, do not feel obligated to answer this question. (Please limit response to 1,500 words.)