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15 May 2017, 15:56
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Hello, thank you so much
Black/Hispanic mix
GMAT: 780
College GPA (biology): 3.1
Master's in biology GPA: 3.4
Age: 27
5 research (medical, biology) publications
STORY: I had cancer in college, close to dying, which motivated me to go into biology and do research. Volunteered a lot in research labs, and got name on 5 publications. Did master's in biology. Work as research assistant (which is sort of like a lab technician, on paper at least).
HOWEVER: I realized that I was not contributing to society as much by doing this sort of research. I feel that I can accomplish more by getting an MBA and going into Pharma industry or public policy/advocacy. Am very motivated to help develop new treatment. Being so close to death, and with the probability of recurrence, I realized that my time in the world is very limited, and want to maximize my impact.
I have also done web development on the side for the past 5 years.
what are my chances at M7? Thank you!
Black/Hispanic mix
GMAT: 780
College GPA (biology): 3.1
Master's in biology GPA: 3.4
Age: 27
5 research (medical, biology) publications
STORY: I had cancer in college, close to dying, which motivated me to go into biology and do research. Volunteered a lot in research labs, and got name on 5 publications. Did master's in biology. Work as research assistant (which is sort of like a lab technician, on paper at least).
HOWEVER: I realized that I was not contributing to society as much by doing this sort of research. I feel that I can accomplish more by getting an MBA and going into Pharma industry or public policy/advocacy. Am very motivated to help develop new treatment. Being so close to death, and with the probability of recurrence, I realized that my time in the world is very limited, and want to maximize my impact.
I have also done web development on the side for the past 5 years.
what are my chances at M7? Thank you!
15 May 2017, 16:58
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I think you have a very interesting profile and have definitely overcome a lot of adversity to get where you are. I think your chances are good.
I also see you have posed the same question to a few consultants, so i will let them chime in.
Welcome to GMAT Club!
I also see you have posed the same question to a few consultants, so i will let them chime in.
Welcome to GMAT Club!
15 May 2017, 17:06
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I think you have a very interesting profile and have definitely overcome a lot of adversity to get where you are. I think your chances are good.
I also see you have posed the same question to a few consultants, so i will let them chime in.
Welcome to GMAT Club!
I also see you have posed the same question to a few consultants, so i will let them chime in.
Welcome to GMAT Club!
Thank you for the advice, I'll apply to all the M7 then. I had testicular cancer, where removal of the testis is standard treatment. This caused a great deal of depression, which I think negatively impacted my grades. Also, after college, I moved to Houston to get treatment at MD Anderson. While their, I worked part time at walmart. Full time job was too hard for me, to be honest. I don't have a lot of full time work experience, so I lack the grades and solid work experience that MBA requires. However, I feel that I have a lot of passion, but I don't know if they will believe it or not.
