Puerto Rican MBA Applicant - Chances for top 5 B-Schools

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11 Jan 2010, 09:17

We received such a request not too long ago. Posting here for sharing.

Education:
BostonU MA in Econ and BA in Math (2001-2003, GPA 3.00)
Northeastern U (2000-2001, GPA 3.58)
UC Berkeley (2008-2009, Coursework in math & stats, GPA 3.3)
GRE Math: 800 Verbal: 720
Professional Exams
Actuarial Exams (of 9) :1,2,3,4,5,6
Research Experience
1.) Developed an arbitrage model under a UC Berkeley professor for the last 6 months.
2.) Worked at a top 5 econ consulting firm for 2 years as a research analyst, associate and now contractor.
Work Experience
1.) Top 5 econ consulting for 2 years
2.) Actuarial Analyst for 3 years
Languages
German,English
Skills
Excellent Public Speaker
Tae Kwon Do Instructor

And for what its worth: I can claim puerto rican minority status
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Re: Puerto Rican MBA Applicant - Chances for top 5 B-Schools [#permalink]

11 Jan 2010, 09:23

I am the lead admissions consultant at Manhattan Review.

Based on the information you provide here, I believe that you are a competitive candidate for a top 5 program. However, you need to complete your GMAT exam and perform just as well as you did on your GRE exam. Also, you need to prepare outstanding essays, have compelling recommendations written on your behalf, perform well on your interview and apply early (not last round).

So, while you have a solid foundation from which to build, there is still a lot of work that you have to get done. Make sure that you allocate the time and energy need to prepare for all aspects of the application.

You can watch our free videos on how to get into a top mba programs on our website - go to Students / Free MBA Advice. Our YouTube videos will be uploaded within weeks or days as well. Questions, drop us a line here.
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Re: Puerto Rican MBA Applicant - Chances for top 5 B-Schools [#permalink] 11 Jan 2010, 09:23

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