Hi Baseishome,

Without talking to you, it is tough to say which school you have a shot at. I'm sure you know already that your undergrad GPA and GMAT score are around avg for these top schools, which is a good thing. You'll have to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and put forth strong essays and get strong recommendation letters.

I imagine you would have skills from current work experience that translate well to PE or VC. Going to a top school will certainly help with transitioning to PE or VC, but make sure you show that you're ready to put in a lot of effort to network and find career opportunities on your own as well.

You had to overcome learning disability, which makes your accomplishment even more impressive. The schools on your list are the most competitive schools, so you may want to add a few other schools just to make sure if you HAVE to start an MBA in 2014. Berkeley Haas may be a good addition given the Venture Capital/ high-tech focus. NYU can also help with your career goal.

I'm assuming you're applying Round 1. There are things you can do now to strengthen your application. Reach out and talk to current students at these schools to learn about their experience, and get their input on how each school can support your career goal.

Hope this helps. Happy to talk if you need any help w career coaching or applications. http://marveladmissions.com/contact-us/

Good luck!

Christine Lin
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