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Updated on: 09 Sep 2016, 12:41
Originally posted by Hendricks1994 on 09 Sep 2016, 11:58.
Last edited by Hendricks1994 on 09 Sep 2016, 12:41, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Hendricks1994 on 09 Sep 2016, 12:41, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi everyone, thanks for the review!
Background:
White, Male, applying in ~3-4 years
Graduated from Big 10 state school: Finance major, 3.85 cumulative GPA
GMAT: 710 (51Q, 35V). Had scored 41+ V on my past three GMATPREP exams. Nerves got to me during the actual test. Should I plan to retake and hopefully get a 730+?
Work experience:
Starting at MBB consultancy in a few weeks
(Aside: my firm encourages doing a 6 month externship after working for 2 years. I have a very strong connection with a current governor's campaign manager and he/she has expressed interest in me joining their campaign team during the next election cycle in a fairly senior position. How would this opportunity be viewed if I were to do it for my externship?)
Extracurriculars:
Formerly ranked in top 20 nationally for wrestling by official US governing body. Numerous injuries forced retirement before college.
Recently cleared from latest surgery and began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hoping to compete at the regional level over the next 2-3 years.
Non-Profit consulting/volunteering with local charter school.
POST MBA goals: Join Middle Market Private Equity fund with operational focus or Growth Equity fund.
In my mind, this is what I see (with current GMAT):
Shot in the dark schools: HSW
Reach schools: Booth, Kellogg
Target: Columbia, Sloan, Haas
Thanks again!
Background:
White, Male, applying in ~3-4 years
Graduated from Big 10 state school: Finance major, 3.85 cumulative GPA
GMAT: 710 (51Q, 35V). Had scored 41+ V on my past three GMATPREP exams. Nerves got to me during the actual test. Should I plan to retake and hopefully get a 730+?
Work experience:
Starting at MBB consultancy in a few weeks
(Aside: my firm encourages doing a 6 month externship after working for 2 years. I have a very strong connection with a current governor's campaign manager and he/she has expressed interest in me joining their campaign team during the next election cycle in a fairly senior position. How would this opportunity be viewed if I were to do it for my externship?)
Extracurriculars:
Formerly ranked in top 20 nationally for wrestling by official US governing body. Numerous injuries forced retirement before college.
Recently cleared from latest surgery and began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hoping to compete at the regional level over the next 2-3 years.
Non-Profit consulting/volunteering with local charter school.
POST MBA goals: Join Middle Market Private Equity fund with operational focus or Growth Equity fund.
In my mind, this is what I see (with current GMAT):
Shot in the dark schools: HSW
Reach schools: Booth, Kellogg
Target: Columbia, Sloan, Haas
Thanks again!
09 Sep 2016, 12:24
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Hi Hendricks, I totally agree with your self-assessment. And the schools that you've outlined.
However I think that I would agree with it if your GMAT was 730 as opposed to 710. There is no shortage of white bankers applying to business schools, or consultants for that matter.
They're pretty overepresented and for that reason I'd like for you to take another shot at the GMAT. Reach out if you need help with verbal.
Definitely deepen your community involvement with the charter school as much as possible up to leading to your application. I like some feedback from other Consultants around the governor idea.
In some situations it's really strong, like for my Chicago candidates, however I feel it is a little bit risky. Because you are tying your career to that particular person and you don't want a Jared Subway situation happening.
Feel free to reach out for more in-depth consultation if you like.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
However I think that I would agree with it if your GMAT was 730 as opposed to 710. There is no shortage of white bankers applying to business schools, or consultants for that matter.
They're pretty overepresented and for that reason I'd like for you to take another shot at the GMAT. Reach out if you need help with verbal.
Definitely deepen your community involvement with the charter school as much as possible up to leading to your application. I like some feedback from other Consultants around the governor idea.
In some situations it's really strong, like for my Chicago candidates, however I feel it is a little bit risky. Because you are tying your career to that particular person and you don't want a Jared Subway situation happening.
Feel free to reach out for more in-depth consultation if you like.
Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com
13 Sep 2016, 19:24
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Thanks for sharing your profile. Really strong background that most schools will really like. Your self-assessment is pretty spot on but given your time frame I would aim to hit 730 to maximize your chances especially since you are coming from an over-represented pool
