Personal Statement Top Executive - 1508 Words

Top Executive Since the time I was a child I have found myself to be very bossy. Leading others has always come very natural to me, I have found myself always assigning the tasks in group projects, keeping everyone in line, settling arguments. For the past four years of my high school career I had no idea what career I was going to pursue. One day I found myself thinking of my uncle, he is a top executive working for a branch of the Kentucky lottery. I am jealous of the lifestyle he lives and his financial security. But I am also jealous of his job, I realized that I would love to be in that career field, and would love to do what he does. So I decided that a career in business was the only logical career for me. Based upon my research†¦show more content†¦After acquiring my degree I imagine that I will need to move somewhere that is less rural to obtain a job. Here in Eastern Kentucky I just will not have job opportunities comparable to those in more urban areas. I may move out of state or I may have to search even farther for a career. After finding a career and having a steady income, I plan to return to school. The school I plan to attend for my graduate degree is the University of the Cumberland’s. I can attain my master’s degree in business administration online at home while still working regular hours at my job. The path that leads to a career as a top executive begins with education. As with most occupations, receiving an education is one of the first steps that must be taken in order to begin a career and rise through the ranks. The higher education that I would first need to receive is a baccalaureate in business administration, business management, or any other industry-related field. Many universities contain business schools that offer these majors. Alice Lloyd College is my school of choice for acquiring my bachelor’s degree in business administration. The college’s â€Å"How to Apply† webpage states that it is one of the most selective schools in the United States, only admitting nine percent of applicants. The minimum ACT score required for entrance is a seventeen, and the minimum grade point average