bruinboi wrote:
Hello,
If you could evaluate my profile it would be much appreciated.
Thank you for your time!
25, US Citizen, Male
GMAT - 690 taken in 2007.
Analytical Writing 6
Academics:
Undergrad GPA 3.2 from UCLA
Major: Economics
Minor: Classical Civilizations
Professional Experience:
Have been working for UCLA for almost 3 years. First, spent 1 1/2 years working at Anderson in the Development office helping with fundraising for the school. Currently working for the School of Arts and Architecture as a Development and Communications Associate.
Extra-Curriculars:
-Member of the gymnastics team, cheerleading squad, and a non-profit student organization during school
-As a post-grad involved in two non-profits, one for the LGBT community and one combining art and activism to promote global health. Also a volunteer coach for the UCLA cheerleading squad.
Short/long Term Schools:
I would like to move into the retail and luxury goods field and hopefully working as a buyer for a clothing company or apparel division of a larger company.
I'm interested in the following full-time programs:
-Stanford
-Columbia (applying early decision)
-NYU Stern
-UCLA Anderson
-USC Marshall
Applying for Fall 2011 and hoping to apply Round 1 (or early decision for Columbia) for all schools. I look at Stanford as a long shot but my father is an alum.
I'm also considering re-taking the GMAT at the end of august. I took the test almost 3 years ago and a 690 seemed fine and was within 20 points of my practice tests. Is it worth it to retake it/will it significantly help my chances?
You are probably currently competitive at
Marshall, but the other schools are stretches for you, unless you have had some spectacular success on the job. If you want to improve your chances, I encourage you to retake the
GMAT.
Best,
Linda