Profile evaluation for Duke Fuqua, Emory Goizueta, Marshall, CBS, Ross (Michigan), UVA Darden, HBS, Transportation background, from United States

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2 years ago

I am not sure why after Fuqua is Round 1 but, I will be applying all Round 2.

Hi. For applications, you can pick any industry/approach that is the shortest and least creative and least risky. AdCom like that.
For real list and recruiting, I would suggest another "Plan B" so to speak, perhaps to consider Tech or Consulting as a recruiting option. CPG has been rough lately, hit with inflation, and never really was shining all that great in terms of Compensation so even the good offer will not really look all that positive compared to what Consulting and Tech will bring it and while your heart may be in CPG/Consumer products, it is a real possibility to transition to consulting or Tech after MBA.

P.S. If your GPA is 2.6 and that's not a typo, you need strong test scores, which you probably already know. You can poke around the decision tracker for US applicants but usually MBA programs prefer folks in the 3.3-3.5 range and anything below 3.0 needs a thorough explanation (albeit not long)

Thanks for your advice, means a lot. Also, what industry/approach is the best in terms of shortest/least creative/risky?
I am interested in LDPs to pritotize WLB but I am assuming Tech would be another good option?

LDP can be tricky because for Amazon for example, LDP means you will be running their warehouse and I don't think you will achieve much of a WLB there... whereas at Amazon you want to be working in their AWS arm, though operations is totally good but does not pay as well and has very different job scope.

Usually the fewer jumps you make the better. The AdCom loves when people come and say, I see this job, I am almost perfect for it, just need an MBA on my resume and I am a done deal. That means they are enabling you to succeed as opposed to someone who was a plumber and wants to be an I-Banker. That person will likely be disappointed and not successful at the end and a liability. AdCom wants people with realistic goals - an industry change is just fine. 70% do that.

PS. There is nothing wrong for shooting for the sky and trying to land different jobs but you want to do as much research as you can in advance so you can back up your dreams. I think for someone from Transportation background, Consulting could be an option with transportation background or finance focusing on transportation.

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