¶ … individual's professional career path is unique and characteristic of that person's various experiences. I believe I've used my personal successes and occasional failures to reveal my own specific traits that can serve the common good while ultimately reaching my own individual potential. The purpose of this essay is to describe my experiences in order to express my sincere desire to be accepted to your graduate program as I strive to reach new levels of accomplishment and understanding.
Attaining a Master's of Science Degree in psychology from your institution is a key goal of my professional development. Professional therapy is a career field in which I believe I would excel. As a former medical sales representative for 10 successful and arduous years, I have learned what is needed in order to grow as a person. Maintaining discipline and adhering to demanding schedules while balancing delicate customer relationships within the serious and important medical field, as seen in my day-to-day experiences, have prepared me for a new and more academic orientated career. Having success in the professional world has provided me with some transferable skills that cannot be gained without hard work, determination and a vision to succeed.
Psychology and the therapeutic value of its practices seems to provide a new and exciting outlet for my talents and to continue to allow me to empathetically understand the human situation. I've been married for 18 glorious years and have learned much about myself, my husband and the value of cathartic and understanding communication. Our twin sons have taught me many lessons about life and they have reminded me not to squander opportunities, encouraging me to continue to improve my abilities to learn and grow as a person. In a world where matrimonial success is often statistically uncertain, I am proud to not only to consider my marriage a success, but, I also believe that through my experiences, I have developed a certain ability to help others who may be having specific problems within their personal relationships. My experience, along with the academic skills and tools your institution provides, will allow me to flourish and continue to grow as a partner and a student who can reciprocate this understanding to society and throughout my community.
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