employer network and allow me to expand my current network. I will actively participate in the SOM community through it SIG and SAG organizations, just as I did in college. I like an active student life and student body; I also like being around people that are "doers" and overachievers because I relate well with them, but I also am empathic to those that have more modest goals. The collaborative environment, the exceptional and distinguished faculty, extensive class offerings to all of Yale, small classes, MBA/JD program, Yale's Leaders Forum and many other factors make SOM my first choice. Two other important reasons why Yale is because of positive gut feeling I got from my visit and interview and the presentation that was made at Merrill's MBA Forum on October ??, 1999. ...