HI!
Ill try to be concise.
25 years old (26 by Fall of 2012), African-American male, first-gen College grad.
3.34 GPA through 2-years of Community College, A.A. and A.S. 3.11 GPA during two years at a large state college, B.S. Business Finance,
3.24 GPA Cumulative.GMAT: 690 (q:44, v:40), first attempt. I don't plan on retaking unless I am rejected from every school for 2012 matriculation. Hopefully work experience will help to make up for the low quant score.
Work: Director of Finance for a for-profit educational institution, 3 direct reports (all with degrees and all older than myself), also the youngest Director of Finance, of 10, in the Southern California District.
Only Extra-C is through work where I'm one of the founding members of the Management Trainee Mentor Program in which we mentor newly hired Management Trainees as they complete a 2-year rotational management program.
*oh, also was in a Fraternity and was a member of the Black Student Union while in college but there was no relevant leadership experience.
Side story - while at the state college I supported myself with money earned through the music industry. Had a local radio / Myspace hit in 06'. Had a few decent connections in the industry and was driving to Hollywood nearly every night after classes to record / produce music. This is the chief reason why my GPA had a downward trend while at the state college.
Post MBA goal: to become a Research Analyst at a Bulge-Bracket Investment Bank. Backup plan = back to general management but in a different industry.
I'm applying through the Consortium and absolutely LOVE the following programs:
NYU
Cornell
UCLA
Texas
USC
Wisconsin
Also, YES, although cliche, I'll likely be applying to HBS as an extreme / nearly impossible reach.
Any input you have in regards to my odds at these schools is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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