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watchmyreplay
Joined: 23 Nov 2015
Last visit: 11 Jan 2017
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Schools: Foster '19 (S)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V37
23 Nov 2015, 14:59
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Hi all,
A little about myself, I'm a new grad with 2 years of work experience. I'm applying an MBA to improve myself so I can switch my career from software engineering to product management.
I did my first 2 years of undergrad in a community college, finished with GPA 3.89/4. And then I transferred to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Finished with GPA 2.84/4. During my last winter semester at UM, I had to try 120% to get an internship since it was going to be my last summer at the school. I also took some really difficult engineering courses at the same time. That semester really hurt my GPA.
If I combine credits that I got from both colleges, I have a cumulative GPA 3.49/4.
I had my internship at Ford Motor, and now I'm working for a tech company which is under a fortune 200 corp in the bay area as a software developer.
My biggest concerns are: low GPA at UM, low IR(3 points) in GMAT, and low # years of work experience(2 years).
I'm having a hard time positioning myself. My undergrad school is top tier, but my GPA is low. My GMAT score is solid, but IR score is low.
Is it possible for me to get in top tier b schools like Hass, Ross, Wharton, Kellogg, etc? Or should I lower my expectation and go for 25-50 b schools?
Your help would truly be appreciated.
A little about myself, I'm a new grad with 2 years of work experience. I'm applying an MBA to improve myself so I can switch my career from software engineering to product management.
I did my first 2 years of undergrad in a community college, finished with GPA 3.89/4. And then I transferred to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Finished with GPA 2.84/4. During my last winter semester at UM, I had to try 120% to get an internship since it was going to be my last summer at the school. I also took some really difficult engineering courses at the same time. That semester really hurt my GPA.
If I combine credits that I got from both colleges, I have a cumulative GPA 3.49/4.
I had my internship at Ford Motor, and now I'm working for a tech company which is under a fortune 200 corp in the bay area as a software developer.
My biggest concerns are: low GPA at UM, low IR(3 points) in GMAT, and low # years of work experience(2 years).
I'm having a hard time positioning myself. My undergrad school is top tier, but my GPA is low. My GMAT score is solid, but IR score is low.
Is it possible for me to get in top tier b schools like Hass, Ross, Wharton, Kellogg, etc? Or should I lower my expectation and go for 25-50 b schools?
Your help would truly be appreciated.
23 Nov 2015, 15:11
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Thanks for sharing your profile. I think you will have trouble with Wharton but maybe Kellogg and definitely Ross will give you a look. I doubt admissions will see your GPA as a 3.5 probably closer to your performance at Ross exclusively as community colleges are seen as a step down in rigor in quality so UM will be where they see you at academically. Your GMAT will help as it is a solid score but you will not be seen as an elite candidate unless you write some truly compelling essays. Which luckily for you is totally in your control.
watchmyreplay
Joined: 23 Nov 2015
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Schools: Foster '19 (S)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V37
23 Nov 2015, 15:20
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So top 5-15 should be reasonable? Also, should I retake GMAT to get a higher score considering my low GPA? I've been working full time, really didnt spend a lot of time preparing for GMAT. I feel like if I spend more time on it, I should be able to increase my score by 30-50 pts. But I won't be able to retake GMAT until mid January which already passes most of the school's 2nd round.
If you think Ross, Tepper, and Johnson are pretty promising for me. I'll just apply without worrying about retake.
Thanks a lot for your quick response!!!
