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03 May 2014, 13:37
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I am hoping to apply ED to Columbia for the Oct. 2014 deadline and if that does not work out, I was thinking of applying to Stern, Yale, and Cornell. I am requesting a profile evaluation from anybody that can provide me with any valuable insight as I am coming from an unusual background for business school…
Stats:
White/Male/LGBT (if that is of any consequence)
GMAT: 700 (Q 45, V 42) (Planning on taking Calculus this summer to cushion my quant score a bit. Got an “A” in business statistics in college.)
GPA: 3.54 from a decently ranked liberal arts college (business major). Postbaccalaureate classes at Columbia University.
Extracurriculars: Very strong in college. Volunteered for well known LGBT charity in NYC in recent years but no major leadership or anything of the sort.). I run a popular photo blog with over 3 million hits as well if that counts for anything.
Essays should be strong. Will probably use a consultant to get my story straight.
Recommendations should be excellent.
Work experience: Now this is where it gets to be a bit more ‘non-traditional.’ I have been the Assistant Director of a major New York (and London) based art gallery for the past 3 years (and an associate at the same gallery prior to that for 2 years). We have dealt with many a-list clients and institutions (Met Museum, Louvre, British Museum etc.) and are one of the top galleries in the world for our particular segment of the art market. We probably have the largest inventory in the world for our particular field ($100 million +). It is a small business that the average person would be unaware of unless they were in the art world.
I would like to get out of my current field and transition into luxury retail and into a more corporate function. I realize that I will have to perfect that statement a bit more. I have many reasons for wanting to leave my current field but the main reason is that government regulation (import regulations for works of art entering the United States) in my field has reached such a point that I don’t believe that my industry will exist in this country in 5 years time. The field has also become competitive to the point of no return as the available worldwide inventory shrinks everyday (as more works of art are donated to museums).
Thoughts on my background? Particularly the work experience part of it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Stats:
White/Male/LGBT (if that is of any consequence)
GMAT: 700 (Q 45, V 42) (Planning on taking Calculus this summer to cushion my quant score a bit. Got an “A” in business statistics in college.)
GPA: 3.54 from a decently ranked liberal arts college (business major). Postbaccalaureate classes at Columbia University.
Extracurriculars: Very strong in college. Volunteered for well known LGBT charity in NYC in recent years but no major leadership or anything of the sort.). I run a popular photo blog with over 3 million hits as well if that counts for anything.
Essays should be strong. Will probably use a consultant to get my story straight.
Recommendations should be excellent.
Work experience: Now this is where it gets to be a bit more ‘non-traditional.’ I have been the Assistant Director of a major New York (and London) based art gallery for the past 3 years (and an associate at the same gallery prior to that for 2 years). We have dealt with many a-list clients and institutions (Met Museum, Louvre, British Museum etc.) and are one of the top galleries in the world for our particular segment of the art market. We probably have the largest inventory in the world for our particular field ($100 million +). It is a small business that the average person would be unaware of unless they were in the art world.
I would like to get out of my current field and transition into luxury retail and into a more corporate function. I realize that I will have to perfect that statement a bit more. I have many reasons for wanting to leave my current field but the main reason is that government regulation (import regulations for works of art entering the United States) in my field has reached such a point that I don’t believe that my industry will exist in this country in 5 years time. The field has also become competitive to the point of no return as the available worldwide inventory shrinks everyday (as more works of art are donated to museums).
Thoughts on my background? Particularly the work experience part of it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
07 May 2014, 12:42
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting and sharing your background and ambitions. The good news is, a non-traditional industry and role such as what you've described in the art world CAN be a big plus because it's so unique, and you'll provide a different perspective in classroom discussions for example, IF you put together a strong application and definitely make a compelling case for getting the MBA... show that you know what you are getting into and exactly how you'll use it!
And it is important that your overall story and goals make sense and line up... but it sounds do-able, so far, based on what you've shared here.
Columbia definitely values those who have their heart set on Columbia, and really know it well and can show why you would be a good fit for their program. So applying ED helps make that case, and then be sure that you do your homework and try to experience Columbia as much as you can (visit, sit in on classes, get in touch with current students and alum, do your research) so that you can speak to KNOWING the school and that it's the best place for you.
Best of luck and please let us know what other q's you may have, or if interested in a free consult you can sign up anytime at https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php. Questions also welcome here anytime.
Thanks for posting and sharing your background and ambitions. The good news is, a non-traditional industry and role such as what you've described in the art world CAN be a big plus because it's so unique, and you'll provide a different perspective in classroom discussions for example, IF you put together a strong application and definitely make a compelling case for getting the MBA... show that you know what you are getting into and exactly how you'll use it!
And it is important that your overall story and goals make sense and line up... but it sounds do-able, so far, based on what you've shared here.
Columbia definitely values those who have their heart set on Columbia, and really know it well and can show why you would be a good fit for their program. So applying ED helps make that case, and then be sure that you do your homework and try to experience Columbia as much as you can (visit, sit in on classes, get in touch with current students and alum, do your research) so that you can speak to KNOWING the school and that it's the best place for you.
Best of luck and please let us know what other q's you may have, or if interested in a free consult you can sign up anytime at https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php. Questions also welcome here anytime.
