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16 Aug 2006, 13:30
Kudos
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Hjort, I found this forum only a few days ago and have been reading away since then. I was surprised and very pleased that someone is offering their valuable advice with no strings attached. Please accept my gratitude in return.
I would appreciate any thought and suggestions on the below:
Here's my basic profile:
Strengths:
- Good GMAT (720)
- Good GPA from a US Military Academy (3.6 in Major [Econ], 3.5 cum, US Air Force Academy)
- Confident that my essays and LORs will be strong
- Age 25
Weaknesses:
- Limited work experience (6 months basic finance role for Air Force, received an Honorable Discharge, currently a Sales Analyst for startup Pharmaceutical company, working leadership opportunities into job as often as possible, but did hold many student/military leadership positions previously)
- Limited extra curriculars (Habitat for Humanity, was lucky/unlucky enough to be in Biloxi, Mississippi during hurricane Katrina, spent a lot of time there cleaning/rebuilding and distributing supplies, help with local blood drives and run the local 5ks for local charities)
- White American male
Extra Info
- Hobbies include real estate (am currently restoring 100yr old home in a historic district in Dallas/Fort Worth), enjoy working on family ranch, in local softball and volleyball leagues
- Have clear career/life goals (which are real estate related and tie in with my hobbies) and know why I need to start an MBA program now instead of 5 years from now, which I will clearly communicate in my essays.
According to my strengths and weaknesses, how competitive do you think I would be in applying to HBS, Tuck, Chicago, Wharton or Kellogg? Basically it is an all-or-nothing situation with me for various reasons, so if I do not have a chance in h&|| to get into any of the above, then I am going to have to go the local part-time MBA route and hope to break into finance here in Dallas.
I know that I am most likely just a mediocre candidate for these programs (I know that my weaknesses are pretty darn weak, and my strengths arent much to brag about) but with my varied experiences and background, I am hoping that my chances will be a little better than last year's acceptance rates. What do you think Hjort, do I have a decent shot at any of the above programs?
I would appreciate any thought and suggestions on the below:
Here's my basic profile:
Strengths:
- Good GMAT (720)
- Good GPA from a US Military Academy (3.6 in Major [Econ], 3.5 cum, US Air Force Academy)
- Confident that my essays and LORs will be strong
- Age 25
Weaknesses:
- Limited work experience (6 months basic finance role for Air Force, received an Honorable Discharge, currently a Sales Analyst for startup Pharmaceutical company, working leadership opportunities into job as often as possible, but did hold many student/military leadership positions previously)
- Limited extra curriculars (Habitat for Humanity, was lucky/unlucky enough to be in Biloxi, Mississippi during hurricane Katrina, spent a lot of time there cleaning/rebuilding and distributing supplies, help with local blood drives and run the local 5ks for local charities)
- White American male
Extra Info
- Hobbies include real estate (am currently restoring 100yr old home in a historic district in Dallas/Fort Worth), enjoy working on family ranch, in local softball and volleyball leagues
- Have clear career/life goals (which are real estate related and tie in with my hobbies) and know why I need to start an MBA program now instead of 5 years from now, which I will clearly communicate in my essays.
According to my strengths and weaknesses, how competitive do you think I would be in applying to HBS, Tuck, Chicago, Wharton or Kellogg? Basically it is an all-or-nothing situation with me for various reasons, so if I do not have a chance in h&|| to get into any of the above, then I am going to have to go the local part-time MBA route and hope to break into finance here in Dallas.
I know that I am most likely just a mediocre candidate for these programs (I know that my weaknesses are pretty darn weak, and my strengths arent much to brag about) but with my varied experiences and background, I am hoping that my chances will be a little better than last year's acceptance rates. What do you think Hjort, do I have a decent shot at any of the above programs?
16 Aug 2006, 17:11
Kudos
Bookmarks
The work experience was the issue that stuck out the most as I read your post. Thus, it would help to know more about your goals.
What is present is quite good. Many MBA programs hold the service academies in high regard as leadership incubators. Further, your academics are on target for the schools in the top clusters.
SMU Cox is worth a look.
Hjort
What is present is quite good. Many MBA programs hold the service academies in high regard as leadership incubators. Further, your academics are on target for the schools in the top clusters.
SMU Cox is worth a look.
Hjort
