Re: Suggestions
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18 Jul 2010, 17:32
Hi, I really appreciate your comments.
Actually, its not true that I don't have any work experience. I have been working part-time on campus as researcher and working full time over the summers. I have done internships with architectural firms and volunteer work with NGOs in developing countries. To give you a more complete overview of my profile -
Undergrad GPA: 3.73 from a US national university- ranked 30 (architecture major with design background) - graduated in 2008 // came to the states in 2004 on a full-ride scholarship
Graduate GPA: 3.71 from a top ivy - in city planning/urban development/ real estate // attended on full-ride scholarship
Several Academic Honors throughout my career
2002-2004 --- before I came to US in aug 2004, I worked 3.5 years at my family's construction company as a salesperson as well as a project manger for construction projects.
2005 summer -- volunteered as a camp couselor , taught art classes at a summer camp in US
2006 summer -- back in my country, volunteered as a project manager with an NGO - supervising consturciton of water ponds, laterines...and implemented community development projects-- also working part-time at my uncle's construction company
2007 summer -- worked at an archiecture firm in US as a junior architect
2009 - worked at my graduate school as a research assistant for MBA students to create a business plan
Extracurriculars: volunteered as a tutuor for economically disadvantagd kids from the local community, involved with a school club, co-founded a cultural club on campus, co-founded and co-chaired a committee to help forigen NGOs, volunteered as a UN delegate (became one of the first students in the world to do so in some ways)
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My goal is to return to my country one day and contribute to the development process. I have a lot of time to work on my applications to MBA programs. I am planning to take CFA level 1 exam and get accredited before I submit my applications.
I really would like to pursue a MBA which has been my professional goal. Pursuing a PhD is my personal goal to satisfy my academic curiosity in urban development, as well as I wanted to attain the highest degree possible in the area of my interest. I see myself as a visionary and civic researcher who will utilize his knowledge and research to the public good.
Any more advices would be much appreciated!!!!!
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