50 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays by Staff of the Harvard Crimson

Author:Staff of the Harvard Crimson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group

ANALYSIS

Carlyn’s personal narrative, full of illustrations and striking anecdotes, offers a detailed account of how she united her love for fashion with her business-oriented ambitions by pursuing a career in fashion business. Carlyn first shares a moment from her time at Northwestern University that is later revealed to be deeply emblematic of her career. She recalls one February night spent working alongside models, photographers, and makeup artists, who after a long day of shooting were exhausted and drained. Carlyn immediately sought to alleviate the group’s distress—offering jackets and food to reinvigorate everyone. Carlyn recalls how, by instinct, she embodied the virtues of compassion and confidence, demonstrating both the camaraderie of a teammate and pragmatism of a leader.

Carlyn then delves into her work experience with several top-tier fashion firms and the lessons she took away from each. Carlyn fused her interest in fashion with her budding understanding of analytics. She discovered the intricate systems of marketing that empower top-tier firms to evolve into global fashion empires. Further, Carlyn demonstrates that she can rise to the challenge through her experiences at the luxury department store group, learning how to navigate the new program and offering advice to her peers. Such virtues of open-mindedness and compassion, Carlyn explains, not only are integral to running successful businesses but also have shaped her approach to other passions.

Carlyn’s personal narrative is nothing short of remarkable. Her displays of highly coveted leadership skills explain her career success and demonstrate that she’s capable of even greater achievements. Carlyn views the fashion industry as one with room for growth and innovation, which she hopes to be involved in. Lyrical and inspirational, her personal narrative proves that the virtues of passion, compassion, and creativity go a long way in achieving career success.

—Chelsea Hu

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