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28 Dec 2009, 15:37
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SkyMann,
Yes, I have very good recommendations from my current employer(I exceeded all his expectation and got promoted from an associate level to the senior engineer within 1 year of employment), my previous employer(partner of the venture capital firm), an administrator of the program where I served in various leadership capacities(helped to develop a program that helps students from disadvantaged background to obtain a college degree. Within 3 years we grew the program from 50 scholars to over 3000.) and university vice president(former Harvard BS Staff).
Currently I help tutoring kids from the refugee camp(we have one in our area).
My biggest concern with my target schools are: lack of post grad work experience(1.5 years). I'm not sure if all that WE while in college will be considered (I do have some impressive WE, but it's while in college) and l the gmat score that is on the lower end of the average spectrum(hopefully my above average GPA and 48 in Q section can compensate for the overall 660)
In my essay I do address the fact that I'm the first from my family to graduate from HS, the disadvantaged circumstances I came from and fact that I was able to graduate with two degrees while working(20 hours a weeks) and serving in various leadership positions(20 hours a week on average) debt free.
Is there something I can work on to improve my chances of being accepted to one of my target schools? I would love to study at Tepper(because of it's heavy focus on Quant and Technology), but don't want to be overly optimistic.
28 Dec 2009, 23:45
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Hi Brett/Schuyler,
I would like some advice on my profile and my chances of being admitted in Fall 2010. Would you please take a look and give me some pointers?
Nationality: Singaporean
Age: 30 (by Fall 2010)
Schools Applied: Stanford (R2), Wharton (R2), Darden (R2)
ASPIRATIONS POST-MBA
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- To develop myself into a well-rounded person as a leader before graduation; to become a business leader in the Asia Pacific region to influence business and societal activities for development in developing/under-developed countries.
- To meet like-minded individuals during MBA; hope to start a non-profit organisation with like-minded people committed to the international development of volunteering and environmental sustainability in the Asia Pacific region.
- To groom the next generation of business leaders through the activities I'm involved in
ACADEMIC
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Post-grad: Masters in International Business (part-time)
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
Graduating in March 2010
Under-grad: Degree in Civil Engineering (1st class Hons)
National University of Singapore
Graduated in June 2005
GPA: 4.79 out of 5
Received dean's list and multiple awards as a valedictorian
WORK EXPERIENCE
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- 5 yrs (by Fall 2010) in product management for bank's cash management business in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Joined the largest Singapore bank as a Management Associate in June 2005, worked for 3 yrs between Singapore and China. Promoted from Analyst to Associate in 2007.
- Joined another Singapore bank as Assistant Vice President in May 2008, and worked there till present.
- Received awards from both employers.
GMAT
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Overall Score: 750 (98%)
Quantitative: 51 (98%)
Verbal: 39 (86%)
AWA: 6.0 (90%)
EXTRACURRICULARS / COMMUNITY
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- Decent, but not fantastic
- Hosted evening programmes and helped in compound cleaning at an old folk's home
- Regular donor to the Singapore Cancer Society
- Teaching volunteer in Padampokhari, a Nepalese village
- Going to participate as a team member in the 40km Challenge in the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2010
- Member of Association for Financial Professionals; pursuing the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation
- Member of NUS Society, the premier graduate club in Singapore
MILITARY
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- Served 2.5 yrs of compulsory full-time military service before undergraduate studies. Promoted to 3rd Sergeant by end of service in 2001.
- Served in reservist force since 2001. Promoted to 2nd Sergeant in 2008.
- Received awards both during full-time service and reservist service.
Will my profile be attractive for the schools I have applied to? Hope to hear your advice.
Thanks.
I would like some advice on my profile and my chances of being admitted in Fall 2010. Would you please take a look and give me some pointers?
Nationality: Singaporean
Age: 30 (by Fall 2010)
Schools Applied: Stanford (R2), Wharton (R2), Darden (R2)
ASPIRATIONS POST-MBA
----------------------
- To develop myself into a well-rounded person as a leader before graduation; to become a business leader in the Asia Pacific region to influence business and societal activities for development in developing/under-developed countries.
- To meet like-minded individuals during MBA; hope to start a non-profit organisation with like-minded people committed to the international development of volunteering and environmental sustainability in the Asia Pacific region.
- To groom the next generation of business leaders through the activities I'm involved in
ACADEMIC
-------------
Post-grad: Masters in International Business (part-time)
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
Graduating in March 2010
Under-grad: Degree in Civil Engineering (1st class Hons)
National University of Singapore
Graduated in June 2005
GPA: 4.79 out of 5
Received dean's list and multiple awards as a valedictorian
WORK EXPERIENCE
------------------
- 5 yrs (by Fall 2010) in product management for bank's cash management business in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Joined the largest Singapore bank as a Management Associate in June 2005, worked for 3 yrs between Singapore and China. Promoted from Analyst to Associate in 2007.
- Joined another Singapore bank as Assistant Vice President in May 2008, and worked there till present.
- Received awards from both employers.
GMAT
---------
Overall Score: 750 (98%)
Quantitative: 51 (98%)
Verbal: 39 (86%)
AWA: 6.0 (90%)
EXTRACURRICULARS / COMMUNITY
-----------------------------------
- Decent, but not fantastic
- Hosted evening programmes and helped in compound cleaning at an old folk's home
- Regular donor to the Singapore Cancer Society
- Teaching volunteer in Padampokhari, a Nepalese village
- Going to participate as a team member in the 40km Challenge in the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2010
- Member of Association for Financial Professionals; pursuing the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation
- Member of NUS Society, the premier graduate club in Singapore
MILITARY
----------------
- Served 2.5 yrs of compulsory full-time military service before undergraduate studies. Promoted to 3rd Sergeant by end of service in 2001.
- Served in reservist force since 2001. Promoted to 2nd Sergeant in 2008.
- Received awards both during full-time service and reservist service.
Will my profile be attractive for the schools I have applied to? Hope to hear your advice.
Thanks.
29 Dec 2009, 17:11
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Hi kevintay,
From what you have listed about your resume, you certainly have the pieces in place to stand out as an applicant to the schools mentioned. Military experience is looked upon favorably for its structured leadership opportunities. You have been recognized for excelling in your area of work. Your GMAT score is strong. You have a very realistic and detailed career path post-MBA. As long as you were able to use an essay to explain to each school why it was THE school that could best suit your career ambitions, you have good prospects at admission. Your essays will have had to back up your great achievements heretofore.
Best of luck,
From what you have listed about your resume, you certainly have the pieces in place to stand out as an applicant to the schools mentioned. Military experience is looked upon favorably for its structured leadership opportunities. You have been recognized for excelling in your area of work. Your GMAT score is strong. You have a very realistic and detailed career path post-MBA. As long as you were able to use an essay to explain to each school why it was THE school that could best suit your career ambitions, you have good prospects at admission. Your essays will have had to back up your great achievements heretofore.
Best of luck,
