Evaluation Needed
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14 Jan 2010, 19:59
I have already narrowed down a list of schools to ten, but would be interested in any advice you would have for me.
White female, 25 years at matriculation
Undergrad:
BBA majored in Design and Management at Parson School of Design (one of top design school in the country)
Overall GPA: 3.48
Studied abroad in Paris for 1 year.
Award: Main thesis presenter for graduating class
Work Experience: 4.5 full time years total at matriculation, (experience in chronological order)
18 months as a freelance product consultant
15 months at an innovation/advertising firm in NY.
20 months running own branding company
Activities:
I have a lot programs that I have been involved with from tutoring in math, charity work, and cultural programs.
GMAT: I am not too happy with my score but I don't have time to retake it.
560 (33V, 34 Q, 5 AWA)
My goal is to work in the research and strategy department at a high end design firm (frog design, IDEO, Smart Design) or product development company
Location: Because of my interest the particular industry I would ideally like to stay in New York, San Francisco, or LA. Although I would be willing to pursue other options if the programs are specifically geared towards my interests. I would ideally like to work while going to school so a part time program would be good if it was in one of the major cities I listed if not than I would need to look at Full Time.