Guiding to Graduate Schools Workshop
Request for Recommendation Letter Template:
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The Purpose:
The purpose of sharing this information is to enhance the understanding about Graduate studies in foreign countries. Four international faculty members at College of Business and Public Management (CBPM), Kean University (Wenzhou campus) share their experiences of Graduate school application, admission, and completion.
Speakers:
Dr. Jahidur Rahman (PhD, City University of Hong-Kong)
Dr. Candy Lim Chiu (PhD, Kyoto University, Japan)
Dr. Mohammad Mousavi (PhD, University of Edinburgh, UK)
Dr. Jeonghwan (Jerry) Choi (PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Organizers: From Left to Right
Helen (Hou Yiwen), Zagan (Chen Juefan), Afra (Man Quitong), Ariana (Xu Yunxin), Fredericka (Ge Yunuo).
Dr. Jahidur Rahman (PhD, City University of Hong-Kong) talks about the importance of "Evaluation Metrics liks standard scores, GPA, and experiences from extracurricular activities".
Dr. Candy Lim Chiu (PhD, Kyoto University, Japan) talks about "Prepare a complete application package including SOP, required qualifications, portfoloio".
Dr. Mohammad Mousavi (PhD, University of Edinburgh, UK) talks about the unique characteristics of UK graduate programs and importance of "purpose of graduate study".
Dr. Jeonghwan (Jerry) Choi (PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) talks about American graduate programs and suggests a "Template" that can help applicants organizing and preparing graduate school applications.".
Question & Answers:
(In China, Bilibili Video)
What Graduate Schools You can choose?
1. Ranking Approach
50-50 Initiative (More than 50% graduates; Go to top 50 Graduate Schools)
For Business Students,
Best Business Schools (Bloomberg Ranking)
https://www.bloomberg.com/business-schools/
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2. Purpose Based Approach
According to the purpose of your study, you can choose the "Most Appropriate Graduate Program".
- Area or Region? (UK, USA, NYC?)
- Field of study? (Data Analytics, HR Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Technology Management)
- Network? (Your personal network in a specific field or region)
- Terminal Career Goal? (PhD, Hotel Manager, Social Entrepreneur?)
How to get a strong recommendation letter for Graduate school application?
please refer to http://leadershipcenter.tistory.com/444
Recommendation Request Form
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A Samples Recommendation Letter Instruction (Evaluation letter for an applicant)
Please evaluate the candidate and comment on the following:
1. What do you consider to be the applicant's primary talents or strengths?
2. Discuss the applicant's weaknesses and the efforts, if any, the applicant has made to improve in these areas.
3. Comment on the applicant's ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
4. Describe your observations concerning the applicant's leadership.
5. How will a graduate business degree contribute to new employment, or the candidate's managerial advancement in his/her current organization?
6. Provide any further comments that you believe would aid the committee in the evaluation of the applicant.
A Samples Recommendation Letter
How to Prepare CV or Resume
Please see the following article of Dr. Gaeon Seo at Princeton University.
AI Assisted Academic CV Writing
Write an Academic CV to apply for top tier American universities business graduate programs. It should address the following structures, keywords, and inquiries.
- Name
- Address. Email.Tel. contact - Education
Kean University (Wenzhou campus), College of Business and Public Management Major: Global Management GPA: 3.81 / 4.0
xxx High School : Cum Laude
- Selected Research Experiences
1.Thesis writing: Investigation of customer's percpetion of newly launched e-commmerce app, 2023. April ~ May. Published at the journal of international business and marketing: DOI.XX.XXX.
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- Selected Professional Experiences
1. Intern, Bank of China, Wenzhou : management customer relations services, 2023. June ~ July
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- Leadershp and Teamwork Exepriences
Team leader of Kean Business Plan Competition 2022: Won the 2nd prize $800 - Proposed a business idea of Black Suit App.
- Honors and Award
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- Skills and Interests
Computer: Proficient in R, Python, SPSS Language: Chinese (Native) and English (Fluent) Interest: Travel, Yoga, and Volunteering for Social-wellfare programs.
A Samples Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Source: https://www.mbaadmissiongurus.com/sample-mba-sop/finance
A Samples Statement of Purpose (SOP): Wenzhou Kean Student (500 words)
I, _______ , am writing this essay to apply for the MS in Finance program at the University of _____________.
First and foremost, my main purpose of applying for the program is to grow myself as a global financial problem-solver in the field of social entrepreneurial finance, particularly in community economic development through building innovation cluster in developing countries like China, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa in the global economy.
From my previous research of the Development Trend of Industrial Cluster in Wenzhou, the economy in China now developed in an imbalanced way. That is a few leading cities are economically growing quickly while many underdeveloped cities are declining because of unequal financial resource distribution issue. The problem of unequal financing for community economy development is one of the most critical problems that need to be addressed in development country’s economy. I want to learn about advanced knowledge about the financial problem-solving skills from your institution – the best graduate program for social entrepreneurial finance to address the issue in developing countries.
Second and specifically, I want to learn from the case of St. Louis city’s transition to Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) friendly local community economy development model in the perspective of entrepreneurial financing. I was acknowledged that St. Louis was an example of declining community economy, which is similar to Wenzhou – a second tier industrial city in China. From my personal communication with Dr. Choi – a founder of UC Smiles (a local currency social enterprise) at Urbana-Champaign, IL, I get to know that WUSTL have been successfully addressing the community economy problem in terms of Entrepreneurial Finance. I get a keen interest in the St. Louis community economy development model speculated in developing SMEs through entrepreneurial financing strategies and policies.
At the Wenzhou community economy development project, I observed that financing to a few number of Championing companies did not work well in developing the community economy. For example, those leading companies, who took most entrepreneurial financial resources from central and local government, encountered economic crisis when their big global customers (e.g. Samsung) faced a problem in 2016 (Galaxy Note 7 – burning battery issue). Consequently, many SMEs at Wenzhou bankrupted and the local economy quickly declined. I would like to learn what will be better entrepreneurial financing strategies and policies in developing SME friendly local community economy from the living case of _____ city.
Third and finally, I would like to elaborate my inquiry of social entrepreneurial financing as a global initiative at _______. I know that _________ has a strong tradition of multidisciplinary and diversified global initiatives for public value creation. I want to be a part of it and I am eager to contributing the legacy. I strongly believe that my inquiry of social entrepreneurial financing for developing countries is well aligned with the mission of the __________ graduate program.
Shortly, I will be growing as a financial problem-solver who would address the financing issues in developing innovative local community economy at developing countries.
AI Assisted SOP Writing Example (by using ChatGPT)
Prompt Example:
Write a Statement of Purpose of top tier American universities business graduate programs. It should address the following keywords and inquiries. The essay should no more than 1800 words:
- Family or Social Influence: Grew up admiring my family's work in finance. It made me want to find solutions to big economic and wealth management problems.
- Education: Studied at the American Business School - Kean University (Wenzhou campus).
Got really interested in quantitative finance.
Learned about modern tech in finance like big data, AI decision-making, and global trade using blockchain.
- Key Influences: Met Dr. Choi from Kean University.
He talked about the "Multiple-Capital" theory.
It's a new way to think about sustainable economic growth.
- Goals: Combine tech and the "Multiple-Capital" idea.
Aim to find sustainable business solutions for future socio-economic challenges.
- Why Your School:
I want to learn from the best in the fields of business, economics, tech, and sociology.
I believe in collaboration. I think together, we can turn ideas into real-world solutions.
Your school is renowned, and I believe it's the right place for this.
- Request: I'm eager to join your school, collaborate, and work on solving real-world problems. Please consider me for an opportunity to be a part of your academic community.
Sample SOP from the Prompt
The intrigue of finance, much like a family heirloom, has been passed down through the generations in my family. I fondly recall the countless evenings I spent as a child, listening intently to the tales of economic wonders and enigmas that seemed to permeate my family's daily discussions. It was during these formative years that I became acutely aware of the intricate challenges in economic strategies and wealth management. Inspired by my family's relentless pursuit of financial solutions, I found myself yearning to tackle the grand economic conundrums of our time.
My undergraduate journey at the American Business School at Kean University's Wenzhou campus was the crucible where my nascent interests were forged into a solid ambition. Here, I dove deep into the world of quantitative finance, an arena where mathematics met market dynamics. Yet, it wasn't just traditional finance that intrigued me. I was equally, if not more, fascinated by the groundbreaking intersections of modern technology with finance. The potential of big data, the precision of AI-driven decision-making, and the decentralized promise of blockchain in global trade - each unveiled to me the future contours of the financial world.
A pivotal moment in this academic odyssey was my interaction with Dr. Choi. The "Multiple-Capital" theory, as he elucidated, was not just another financial model. Instead, it presented a holistic perspective, incorporating varied forms of capital to achieve sustainable economic growth. This theory resonated deeply with my aspirations, offering a blueprint to address the multifaceted challenges of modern finance.
With this backdrop, my objectives have crystallized. I aim to fuse the technological innovations in finance with the holistic insights of the "Multiple-Capital" theory. My goal is audacious yet clear: to sculpt sustainable business strategies that can stand firm against the tidal waves of socio-economic challenges that the future is sure to present.
Why do I see your institution as the beacon that can guide me in this voyage? The answer is twofold. Firstly, top-tier American graduate programs, especially yours, are celebrated not just for their academic excellence but for fostering a spirit of collaborative innovation. It is a place where ideas are not just nurtured but are challenged, refined, and prepared for real-world challenges. Secondly, I deeply value collaboration. The challenges of the future are too complex to be tackled in isolation. At your esteemed institution, I envision myself collaborating with some of the brightest minds spanning business, economics, technology, and sociology. Together, I believe we can transform theoretical ideas into tangible solutions that can redefine industries.
In closing, I extend to you not just an application, but a pledge of commitment, an ambition to innovate, and a promise to contribute meaningfully to the world of business and finance. I ardently wish to be a part of your distinguished academic community. By integrating the knowledge and opportunities your program offers with my passion and determination, I am confident we can collaboratively sculpt solutions for the pressing socio-economic challenges ahead.
I humbly request your consideration of my application, hoping that I may contribute to and learn from the legacy of excellence that your institution upholds.
Thank you for considering my aspirations and goals.
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TOEFL Waiver Example
As a four-year fully English speaking American college, WKU students can get TOEFL waiver from many English speaking graduate schools.
This is an example of applying for the TOEFL waiver. WKU student can get this certificate from the "Registration Office" and provide it with the application package. Please check out the availability of the TOEFL waiver at target graduate programs.
About this document:
June 30, 2020: Added Dr. Gaeon Seo's "Transforming CV to Resume".
June 11, 2019: Add "How to choose graduate program"
Nov. 27, 2017: Added Sample 2 SOP
Nov. 02, 2017: Added Youtube Videos.
Nov. 01, 2017: Added Bilibili QR Code
Oct. 24, 2017: Sample SOP was uploaded
Oct. 22, 2017: Sample recommendation letter was uploaded
Oct. 19, 2017: Presentation materials and photos were uploaded
Oct. 18, 2017: Workshop completed
Oct. 11, 2017: Originally written by Dr. Jeonghwan Choi
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