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19 Jun 2007, 13:44
This will be somewhat speculative as some of the numbers are either estimates, or what I consider to be "doable" goals. This is due to the fact that I am still probably at least 3 years away from applying to schools, but would still like to have an idea of what type of schools I should be shooting for and where I can improve my application. But, anyway, here goes.
Profile
Age: 26
Caucasian
Languages: Conversational Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, Written Latin
GMAT: 720 - this is a goal as of now, I am without a true diagnostic to speculate accurately, so this could be higher or lower.
LSAT: 172
Education
B.S. Economics, University of Iowa
GPA: 3.58
Work Experience
Part-Time
1. Iowa City Law Firm - Office Assistant (Summer)
2. MGM/Mirage - Internship (Summer)
3. Exxon Mobil - International Internship (Summer)
Full-Time
1. (not sure what will go here - looking at Fortune 500, Las Vegas Casinos, and/or International work)
Extra-Curriculars
President, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Member, Phi Beta Lamda
Member, UI Mock Trial Team
Community Involvement
Volunteer, WiderNet (working to improve tech. in Africa)
Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Why an M.B.A.?
I am actually looking for a J.D./M.B.A. dual-degree program that would benefit me in regards to both the legal and business worlds. I am currently unsure which route I will follow, but would not mind working in Big Law for a few years after graduate school, before going on to work in the corporate world. But, then again, if I were to excel in one area over another and receive a good enough offer, I might find my way. There is also the chance that I would start my own firm, which would benefit significantly from the dual-degree.
Target Schools
Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Columbia, UT-Austin, UCLA, Boston College, USC, U. of Chicago, Ohio State, U. of Washington - I haven't narrowed it down much. This list includes a few reach schools, but most of these take into account both Law and Business schools at the respective campuses.
Thanks for your help in advance!