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Hello GMAT club! I'd like some input from this great community on my prospects.

Interest: Finance (edit) specifically PE, HF, VC specializing in my fields of expertise: bio/med/pharma scitech

GMAT: 730 (Q49; V41)
BSc Computer Science GPA 3.8 from top Canadian University
MSc Computational Biology GPA 3.9 from top biomedical research university in US
PhD Computational Genetics GPA 4.0 from same top biomedical research university in US and 6x published author
Currently a Principal Investigator at Big3 Pharma.

Which programs should I look at? TIA!

Edit: and briefly why
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lol, why are you looking at a FT MBA?
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What are your other criteria beside "finance"?
What kind of finance?

You need to be able to answer these questions honestly to yourself in order to be a successful applicant.
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Easy. PE, HF or VC specializing in science and technology, particularly in biomed and bioinformatics.

I'd entertain quant finance, but front end, not back end. Business development as a fall back.

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What are your other criteria beside "finance"?
What kind of finance?

You need to be able to answer these questions honestly to yourself in order to be a successful applicant.
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Details are overwhelming.
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Those fields are difficult to break in. Most MBAs will probably go in at the analyst level, crunching numbers, usually people with experience in investment banking. You educational background will undoubtedly be useful for PE, HF or VC specializing in science and technology, particularly in biomed and bioinformatics. I do think that PE and VC in particular look for people with extensive experience in those industries.

MYCambridge probably suggested Duke because of your educational background. Duke is a very good school for healthcare; however, given your post-MBA goal, you would be better served at one of the "quant" schools.
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Because I have a vision. You'll see it within five to ten years.
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Those fields are difficult to break in. Most MBAs will probably go in at the analyst level, crunching numbers, usually people with experience in investment banking. You educational background will undoubtedly be useful for PE, HF or VC specializing in science and technology, particularly in biomed and bioinformatics. I do think that PE and VC in particular look for people with extensive experience in those industries.

MYCambridge probably suggested Duke because of your educational background. Duke is a very good school for healthcare; however, given your post-MBA goal, you would be better served at one of the "quant" schools.
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A very insightful post. Thank you. Which are the quant schools?
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Those fields are difficult to break in. Most MBAs will probably go in at the analyst level, crunching numbers, usually people with experience in investment banking. You educational background will undoubtedly be useful for PE, HF or VC specializing in science and technology, particularly in biomed and bioinformatics. I do think that PE and VC in particular look for people with extensive experience in those industries.

MYCambridge probably suggested Duke because of your educational background. Duke is a very good school for healthcare; however, given your post-MBA goal, you would be better served at one of the "quant" schools.

A very insightful post. Thank you. Which are the quant schools?
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Booth, NYU, Columbia, just to name a few. I think with your profile, you're a very intriguing candidate, as long as you are able to spin your "5-10 year vision" well in your applications. Good luck!
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I agree with jazzman...and it's pretty common for analysts to have a background such as yours, in the fields you're looking at.

You might also want to pay great attention to coming across as humble in your essays, as this is not clearly conveyed in replies to earlier posts.
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I agree with jazzman...and it's pretty common for analysts to have a background such as yours, in the fields you're looking at.

You might also want to pay great attention to coming across as humble in your essays, as this is not clearly conveyed in replies to earlier posts.
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I believe I asked for program recommendations in my op and why. Do you not feel that it reflects rather hypocritically on yourself that you're the one directing my conduct with 15 posts yourself?
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I agree with jazzman...and it's pretty common for analysts to have a background such as yours, in the fields you're looking at.

You might also want to pay great attention to coming across as humble in your essays, as this is not clearly conveyed in replies to earlier posts.

I believe I asked for program recommendations in my op and why. Do you not feel that it reflects rather hypocritically on yourself that you're the one directing my conduct with 15 posts yourself?
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I merely meant that your responses seem volatile, and that impression will be counter-productive to your goals. Adcoms specifically look for cues that suggest an applicant might not work well with others. I wanted to bring it to your attention so that your essays and application may be stronger.

My understanding is that Wharton has less concern with the attitude of their applicants, and Columbia seems to accept a large number of exceptionally self-confident and competitive students. These are great quant schools that will lead to the field you're interested in.

And to answer your question, no I don't think it's hypocritical.
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I agree with jazzman...and it's pretty common for analysts to have a background such as yours, in the fields you're looking at.

You might also want to pay great attention to coming across as humble in your essays, as this is not clearly conveyed in replies to earlier posts.

I believe I asked for program recommendations in my op and why. Do you not feel that it reflects rather hypocritically on yourself that you're the one directing my conduct with 15 posts yourself?
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Careful...Time to be nice to each other folks. We want discussions, not catfights. I will lock this thread if this becomes a mudslinging match.
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Thanks, scorpionz.

Xabier: please just stay out of my threads in the future if you find my posts offensive; I'm here for advice, which everyone else has generously provided and for which I have been grateful.
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Do you at least have an idea of what you're looking for in programs (rank, geographical location, concentrations you want to focus on) and maybe a list of schools you would like some advice on narrowing down? Have you started researching schools at all? I know you're seeking help, but it's a bit easier to give it when you've done some of the initial legwork on your own.
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Do you at least have an idea of what you're looking for in programs (rank, geographical location, concentrations you want to focus on) and maybe a list of schools you would like some advice on narrowing down? Have you started researching schools at all? I know you're seeking help, but it's a bit easier to give it when you've done some of the initial legwork on your own.
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Great questions, cheetarah1980. I didn't want to say which programs in the OP because I was hoping to compile an unbiased list of programs from forum members.

Rank would be top five or ten; I feel that access to the recruiting channels and networking opportunities at these programs will be invaluable to my intended career. However, if you feel it would help, my 5 gmat exam choices were Chicago, UPenn, NYU, Columbia and HBS. I selected these programs based on their ranking and reputation for finance and their location (see directly below).

Geographically, I'm concentrating in the Northeast, out to Chicago.

Concentration would be finance and business strategy. I plan to pursue a career in private equity, hedge fund or venture capital, specializing in my area of expertise: biomed scitech. I am pursuing an MBA for four reasons:

1. a solid education of business valuation and tech valuation: I get the science but I don't know how to quantify new scitech in terms of dollars
2. a solid education on investment and business strategies
3. a clear rebranding of my career
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Do you at least have an idea of what you're looking for in programs (rank, geographical location, concentrations you want to focus on) and maybe a list of schools you would like some advice on narrowing down? Have you started researching schools at all? I know you're seeking help, but it's a bit easier to give it when you've done some of the initial legwork on your own.

Great questions, cheetarah1980. I didn't want to say which programs in the OP because I was hoping to compile an unbiased list of programs from forum members.

Rank would be top five or ten; I feel that access to the recruiting channels and networking opportunities at these programs will be invaluable to my intended career. However, if you feel it would help, my 5 gmat exam choices were Chicago, UPenn, NYU, Columbia and HBS. I selected these programs based on their ranking and reputation for finance and their location (see directly below).

Geographically, I'm concentrating in the Northeast, out to Chicago.

Concentration would be finance and business strategy. I plan to pursue a career in private equity, hedge fund or venture capital, specializing in my area of expertise: biomed scitech. I am pursuing an MBA for four reasons:

1. a solid education of business valuation and tech valuation: I get the science but I don't know how to quantify new scitech in terms of dollars
2. a solid education on investment and business strategies
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From what I've heard MIT might be another good option. You seem to already have your sights on a good set of schools. Your next steps should really be to explore their websites top to bottom. Read professors' blogs, articles on case competitions, and check out the course listings. Get in touch with current students and alums and get more info about the culture of the schools. Most important, visit if you can. If you're not applying til the fall it's a good idea to visit schools this spring (if you're able). Visiting is the best way to really assess if a school is the right fit for you. Plus it gives you great material to use for your essays. Your answer to the question "Why this school" will be very tailored and specific. It's easier to visit schools when you're not under the crush of application deadlines. HTH.
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Do you at least have an idea of what you're looking for in programs (rank, geographical location, concentrations you want to focus on) and maybe a list of schools you would like some advice on narrowing down? Have you started researching schools at all? I know you're seeking help, but it's a bit easier to give it when you've done some of the initial legwork on your own.

Great questions, cheetarah1980. I didn't want to say which programs in the OP because I was hoping to compile an unbiased list of programs from forum members.

Rank would be top five or ten; I feel that access to the recruiting channels and networking opportunities at these programs will be invaluable to my intended career. However, if you feel it would help, my 5 gmat exam choices were Chicago, UPenn, NYU, Columbia and HBS. I selected these programs based on their ranking and reputation for finance and their location (see directly below).

Geographically, I'm concentrating in the Northeast, out to Chicago.

Concentration would be finance and business strategy. I plan to pursue a career in private equity, hedge fund or venture capital, specializing in my area of expertise: biomed scitech. I am pursuing an MBA for four reasons:

1. a solid education of business valuation and tech valuation: I get the science but I don't know how to quantify new scitech in terms of dollars
2. a solid education on investment and business strategies
3. a clear rebranding of my career
4. a place where I can really grow a professional network in the industry I want to work in

From what I've heard MIT might be another good option. You seem to already have your sights on a good set of schools. Your next steps should really be to explore their websites top to bottom. Read professors' blogs, articles on case competitions, and check out the course listings. Get in touch with current students and alums and get more info about the culture of the schools. Most important, visit if you can. If you're not applying til the fall it's a good idea to visit schools this spring (if you're able). Visiting is the best way to really assess if a school is the right fit for you. Plus it gives you great material to use for your essays. Your answer to the question "Why this school" will be very tailored and specific. It's easier to visit schools when you're not under the crush of application deadlines. HTH.
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Visiting is a fantastic idea. I've never been big on visits because I've never had trouble adjusting to leverage the most out of any environment I have been in. However, that is just science; bschool is more people oriented. I'm already in the NE, so visiting most of these schools won't be a problem. Thanks!

I'll add MIT to the list. You're absolutely right that I need to do my homework on the schools I've listed.

Edits: Nice blog, btw.
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Hello fellow Canadian,

I smell Waterloo. I did my undergrad in EE from Toronto.

3.8 GPA in CS at Waterloo... Mad respect for you. With your Master's and Ph.D, GMAT and "hot" w/e (love the title, "principal.."), I'd say you have a good chance at all top American programs.

Given your preference (finance programs), I'd say CBS, NYU, Booth and Wharton are classic choices.

Bbbbbbutttttttt,

I'd want, if I were in your position, some nice halo effect, not just building a skill set.

Although I understand you are gungho about finance, I would want you to think just a little bigger and shoot for the name, network, and GM programs known for PE/VC/HF (as long as you are in top 10, given your outstanding track record, you will be every employer's target, whoever you want).

Before I list schools I personally recommend, I think you should also look into programs known for healthcare, which I know nothing about.

1. Harvard - great for everything (name, network, biomedical companies around Boston etc)
2. Stanford - great for everything and especially VC
3. Yale - name, network, more connected to its home university than any other bschools, allowing you to take courses at its medical school in your case and taking part in Office of Cooperative Research for hands-on experience in VC
4. Dartmouth - great for everything, especially known for its network of alumni going extra mile and great for PE
5. Wharton - the very best finance school, known for HF
6. NYU - location, tight knit community, known for HF

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With Yale and NYU having already been mentioned, I would also like to add two other top 10-15 schools.

1. Cornell - Johnson fits the bill as a Northeast school with a strong finance program. In addition, it has the largest network among all Ivy League schools.

2. Duke - I don't know much about it, but Fuqua's Health Sector Management program is one of the best in the world. I know that Duke is not exactly located in a sexy city like New York, Chicago or Boston, but it's still on the East Coast.

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