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16 Jun 2017, 16:04
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Hi there,
I'm a Canadian female engineer from a top Canadian school (U Toronto/McGill).
I will be 24.5 years old by the time I start my MBA next September
GRE: 326 (Equivalent 680 GMAT)
GPA 2.9
I work as a leadership rotational associate in one of Canada's largest retail companies. I started off in Supply chain and I'm now doing a rotation in Finance. Prior to this, I worked as a supply chain analyst at a smaller manufacturing company. I'm looking to do the MBA to transition either into external consulting/corporate development/internal strategy. I will have had a total post graduate work experience of ~34 months not including a one year internship at a global consumer goods company (Nestle/P&G/Unilever)
Other information: Grew up in South East Asia, volunteered in relief activities/tsunami relief/construction in Indonesia. Basic extra curriculars.
I will be hiring a consultant to help me with strategy and interview prep and plan on applying in round 1. Could you please take a look at my shortlist below and let me know what schools I have a realistic shot at and where I'm a stretch etc. Also any specific advice as to how you would approach my applications would be appreciated.
Rotman
Duke
Cambridge
Oxford
UCLA
NYU
Yale
Tuck
Michigan
I'm a Canadian female engineer from a top Canadian school (U Toronto/McGill).
I will be 24.5 years old by the time I start my MBA next September
GRE: 326 (Equivalent 680 GMAT)
GPA 2.9
I work as a leadership rotational associate in one of Canada's largest retail companies. I started off in Supply chain and I'm now doing a rotation in Finance. Prior to this, I worked as a supply chain analyst at a smaller manufacturing company. I'm looking to do the MBA to transition either into external consulting/corporate development/internal strategy. I will have had a total post graduate work experience of ~34 months not including a one year internship at a global consumer goods company (Nestle/P&G/Unilever)
Other information: Grew up in South East Asia, volunteered in relief activities/tsunami relief/construction in Indonesia. Basic extra curriculars.
I will be hiring a consultant to help me with strategy and interview prep and plan on applying in round 1. Could you please take a look at my shortlist below and let me know what schools I have a realistic shot at and where I'm a stretch etc. Also any specific advice as to how you would approach my applications would be appreciated.
Rotman
Duke
Cambridge
Oxford
UCLA
NYU
Yale
Tuck
Michigan
19 Jun 2017, 21:16
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Hi there,
Thanks for your post. So the 34 months is what you'd have when you apply, or when you matriculate? It's tough to fully assess your chances without knowing more about your specific resume accomplishments and your professional path, as well as your GRE breakdown and more info on those 'basic' extracurriculars. The international experience is a plus, and the rotational leadership program likely provides you with strong experiences. Sometimes GRE scores may work that are slightly lower than the 'official GMAT equivalent' that is the average at the school... BUT the GPA, if on a 4.0 scale, is a concern, and would mean you are starting from a weaker position especially at top programs. Of those you listed, Rotman would be the closest option for you, followed by Oxford/Cambridge. I would maybe look into at options such as Cornell, UNC, Georgetown, Emory and others in the top 30-40 but outside top 15 or so (US News), again all rough approximations.
I think it will be important to show the admissions committees how your overall story comes together, both professionally and personally, and show what you have that will add to the learning of your classmates. You'll want to work on a clear story for why you want the MBA, why now is the right time, and show that you have ambitious but realistic post-MBA goals.
If you'd like to speak with us more, feel free to sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at your convenience, and we can provide a brief resume review and answer questions and provide any advice we can. That link is
www.mbamission.com/consult.
Best of luck!
Thanks for your post. So the 34 months is what you'd have when you apply, or when you matriculate? It's tough to fully assess your chances without knowing more about your specific resume accomplishments and your professional path, as well as your GRE breakdown and more info on those 'basic' extracurriculars. The international experience is a plus, and the rotational leadership program likely provides you with strong experiences. Sometimes GRE scores may work that are slightly lower than the 'official GMAT equivalent' that is the average at the school... BUT the GPA, if on a 4.0 scale, is a concern, and would mean you are starting from a weaker position especially at top programs. Of those you listed, Rotman would be the closest option for you, followed by Oxford/Cambridge. I would maybe look into at options such as Cornell, UNC, Georgetown, Emory and others in the top 30-40 but outside top 15 or so (US News), again all rough approximations.
I think it will be important to show the admissions committees how your overall story comes together, both professionally and personally, and show what you have that will add to the learning of your classmates. You'll want to work on a clear story for why you want the MBA, why now is the right time, and show that you have ambitious but realistic post-MBA goals.
If you'd like to speak with us more, feel free to sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at your convenience, and we can provide a brief resume review and answer questions and provide any advice we can. That link is
www.mbamission.com/consult.
Best of luck!
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