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Joined: 21 Jan 2013

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Location: United States

Concentration: Sustainability, Other

GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42

GPA: 3.3

WE: Military Officer (Transportation)

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08 Feb 2013, 03:54

I am fairly new to GMAT Club, and I was trying to get some input on my profile.

Applying: Fall 2013 for Fall 2014; #1 choice - Northwestern

Undergrad Degree: United States Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, NY (3.3 GPA)

Major: Marine Transportation (Navigational Watch Officer)
Extra's: Ran cross country for 4 yrs (captain of team for 3 yrs); ran varsity track&field for 4 yrs

GMAT: 680 (Way lower than all my practice tests, so I'm taking it again in a month)

W/E: Dynamic Positioning Operator / Chief Mate Unlimited Tonnage on a drillship for a very large Danish shipping company; owner/apiarist for a bee-keeping company that donates a large portion of profits to fighting teen obesity in my very obese state; worked on the Hill in DC for 6 months for the Congressman who nominated me for USMMA. I'm also in the Navy Reserves.

Rec's: Captain of my drillship; professor; former Congressman

Thanks so much in advance for any advice, input, opinions on chances etc. IMO my weakest (by far) component is the GMAT.

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Re: Profile Evaluation - Any Feedback Greatly Appreciated [#permalink]

08 Feb 2013, 11:21

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Your profile is impressive. You belong to a non-traditional industry and this sets you apart from other candidates. B-schools love to have applicants from various industries as they bring diversity to the class.

Your GMAT is not bad - just average . Good to know that you aim at improving your GMAT. A 720+ GMAT would definitely strengthen your profile . Since you plan to apply in Fall 2013, you will have sufficient time to prepare a strategy for putting together a strong application that showcases your candidacy in the best light for your dream school , North western. I would sugegst that you add 3-4 more schools to your list of target schools. The ideal strategy for you may be- 1 dream school , 2 mid range and 2 safe schools.

Good luck on your application.

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Re: Profile Evaluation - Any Feedback Greatly Appreciated [#permalink] 08 Feb 2013, 11:21

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