Hedge Fund Applicant -> Chances at Top Programs?
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26 Jan 2016, 22:55
I know that Private Equity is a significant boost for MBA admissions, but how do admissions committees look at Hedge Funds? It seems like far fewer end up going to business school from hedge fund positions.
I'm 18 months into a job at a large multistrategy fund ($10Bn+ AUM across strategies - I focus mostly on credit / distressed debt investments) after spending two years as an analyst at GS/MS. I don't hate my job, but I think I would enjoy working in private equity much more, particularly at a smaller, more operationally-focused firm and an MBA from a top school seems like the best way to do this. I'm potentially interested in a JD/MBA as well, but the cost of that is daunting.
I'm specifically focused on Harvard and Stanford, but opinions about other schools are welcome as well.
I have a 750 GMAT / 172 LSAT / 3.9 GPA from a top 20 undergrad so I think I have a decent academic profile, just wondering how adcomms will think about my work experience and story. Extracurriculars aren't anything special (perform some charity work with a few young professionals organizations, mentor kids at my church, worked at my university's endowment investment company in school).
Thanks!