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26 Mar 2015, 11:06
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Good question, and good on you for asking!
I was able to think through the CGSM Membership question in the three steps they asked us to consider:
Step 1: What have you already done before school.
Step 2: What will you do while in school
Step 3: What will you do after school, once you have the degree.
For me, the "before school" part was fairly straight forward - tutored this kid, mentored that kid, was VP of this club in college and Prez of that org after college, etc.
The trickier part was suggesting what I would do while in school. I researched the diversity outreach opportunities at the schools I was applying to, and did a bit of a strategic exercise to determine where I thought the holes were, and how I'd be able to fill them. It's sort of an idea-generation ask from The Consortium - they want to know how creative you'll be in really putting in the time and effort to reach out to and recruit minority students like yourself into your MBA program and specifically into The Consortium.
For step 3, I chose to play on some of the groups I already participate in, denoting that I'd stay involved in those groups post-MBA but I'd also contribute XYZ as a result of having the MBA degree. For example, if you want to work in finance post-MBA, let's say, it might behoove you to express interest in mentoring awardees of the Toigo Foundation's scholarship or something like that. Naming other diversity organizations isn't a detriment to CGSM membership, as they partner with many of those organizations that serve the same purpose as they do.
Perhaps just approach the membership essay from a 30,000-foot view first, and then get specific, as the specifics on how you'll make a difference are what they're looking for.
Good luck!
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26 Mar 2015, 14:06
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It's been awhile since I've given an update, but I finally have one. I figure this might give future applicants some data points. In order of how I listed them on the consortium, here are the schools I applied to and the results:
Submitted my Application on 1/5/15
1. McCombs - Invited to interview 1/16, On campus 2nd year interview 2/9, Accepted with no scholarship 3/12
2. Tepper - Invited to interview 1/21, On campus adcom interview 2/17, Accepted with 50% scholarship 3/25
3. Johnson - Invited to interview 1/21, On campus adcom interview 2/18, Accepted with invitation to scholarship weekend 2/20, Offered Consortium and Park fellowships 3/16
4. Olin - Invited to interview 1/29, Skype adcom interview 2/23, Accepted with no scholarship 2/25
5. Yale - Denied without interview 2/25
6. Stern - Denied without interview 2/27
Now that my paranoia has worn off, I'm going to update my profile info so everyone can see my stats.
Submitted my Application on 1/5/15
1. McCombs - Invited to interview 1/16, On campus 2nd year interview 2/9, Accepted with no scholarship 3/12
2. Tepper - Invited to interview 1/21, On campus adcom interview 2/17, Accepted with 50% scholarship 3/25
3. Johnson - Invited to interview 1/21, On campus adcom interview 2/18, Accepted with invitation to scholarship weekend 2/20, Offered Consortium and Park fellowships 3/16
4. Olin - Invited to interview 1/29, Skype adcom interview 2/23, Accepted with no scholarship 2/25
5. Yale - Denied without interview 2/25
6. Stern - Denied without interview 2/27
Now that my paranoia has worn off, I'm going to update my profile info so everyone can see my stats.
26 Mar 2015, 14:48
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I'd guess the score depends on what MBA program you're coming from. Also a higher score wouldn't hurt if you're going to a program where MBB doesn't hire too many students relative to the class size. Assuming recruiting will be somewhat competitive as a consequence.
But Angelfire is right on the money.
But Angelfire is right on the money.
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