plainboy wrote:
Education:BA in English Literature and BS in Finance and Econ from Tier-1 Chinese Universities(Top 20 US equivalents I guess), GPA 85/100, Excellent Thesis Paper for Bachelor’s Degree(Highest Honor, top 1%), Multiple Merit based scholarship winner
Extra-curricular: 2-time Champion of School and Provincial English Public Speaking Competition, Founder of English Parliamentary Debate Club, Third Prize of National Debating Competition and Outstanding Delegation of International Model United Nations
Working Experience: Started off as a big 4 auditor, moved to a US-based HR consulting firm after two years, and returned to the consulting arm of a big 4 at the beginning of 2013, focusing on organizational transformation and HR transaction services during M&A, a total of 5 years WE before matriculation
GMAT: 750 Q51 V39 TOEFL 115(29+29+28+29)
Volunteering Experience: Teaching low-achieving students from under-developed areas; 50 kilometer walkathon to raise fund for educational programs in mountainous areas of China (with extreme poverty)
Short-term goal: Strategy Consulting
Long-term Goal: Social Enterprise focusing on shaping the character of younger generation of China, help them build confidence and strong personalities that can make them really independent individuals
Schools that came across my mind with strong GM education: Kellogg, Tuck, Darden, Fuqua
Any weakness I should address and further clarify?
Seek advice from you! Many thanks for your time!
plain boy,
You have an impressive profile and have chosen your schools well. You may also want to consider Stanford, Haas, and Wharton.
Possible weakness: lack of leadership experience. you may have it, but I don't see it above.
Best,
Linda