¶ … Personal Experience that Changed My Life

Years ago, when I first came to the United States, I knew instantly that this trip would change my life forever. I was visiting my father in Manhattan, and was introduced to my American family for the first time. The experience of seeing them in this wonderful city was magical. I had always wanted to visit the United States and finally, here I was in the business capital, not only of the United States, but of the western world. The impact would stay with me long after my visit was over, and would shape my thinking in the years to come.

Since that time, I have had one goal; that of someday having the privilege of being able to study and work in this amazing country. I have completed two years of work at the Universite Dauphine with the hope of being able to study in a marketing program with the stature of the Georgetown University School of Business. I want to be close to the cutting-edge of global marketing developments. My career goal is to be able to make a contribution in the field of marketing, and I believe that studying at the Business School will best prepare me for that goal.

I am known as a person who sets very high standards, and approaches his work with a vigorous and enthusiastic eye to the future, so, when I researched American universities, to determine where I should go in order to gain hands-on expertise in advertising, branding, and in acquiring the tools to conduct independent research into consumer and corporate behavior and trends, Georgetown University was at the top of the list.

I deeply appreciate the opportunity to apply for undergraduate admission to your fine university, and I thank you very kindly in advance for your courtesy. I am French, living in Paris, but I think it is a fortuitous time for me to transfer to an American university. Georgetown University has a reputation as an institution that does not exist as a walled-off enclave, but as an integral part of the community of cultural, intellectual and creative experiences. In conclusion, I would like to say that I believe I can make a positive contribution to the community within and surrounding your campus, in whatever way my talents and neighborhood needs coincide.