Hello,
Overall it appears you’re
solidly qualified[url][/url] for your target programs, and they certainly make sense given your goals. I’d consider all of them except McCombs to be reasonable reaches of varying degree. Some miscellaneous points, in no order of priority:
- Your 710 GMAT is solid, but not great considering your demographic and industry group, which tends to have high GMATs and are competitive (well represented if not somewhat over represented) groups. Therefore, the schools are a higher reaches than they would otherwise be.
- Being in the large group of [urlhttps://reports.
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within this group. In your essays, interviews, etc., include details, anecdotes, and insights from your specific role, industry segment, organization, etc. to create a vivid portrait and show what you’ll bring to the table.
- The either/or aspect of your goals (as noted in your post) should be eliminated in your goals essays and applications. It’s fine to have a couple of potential options, but having 2 totally different industries/functions of equal weight reflects lack of focus. Select the one that is most appealing to you and make it your primary goal (and the main focus of your goals essays), and then mention the second option as a Plan B to your long-term goal or as another possible path you’ll take a look at in b-school.
Have you looked at NYU Stern and Darden? They might be good fits as well, just a thought!