After teaching for two years and working for a non-profit in education, I would like to get my MBA to pivot to consulting in the short term, and in the long term to found my own school and education investment firm.
Sorry about the wait on the comments - it is great you have an EDU background! It is an interesting one but as Kellogg has mentioned and brought up in their 2 rounds now (after R1 and R2), this is the heaviest year in terms of applications so R3 may be tight but if you get invites to interview, that's an amazing sign!
P.S. Hoping speaking and teaching has prepped you well for consulting interviews!
Hi @teachertomba24, Thank you for sharing your profile and details. I'm Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO.
Strengths of your profile: Work Experience: 6 years of experience is a good starting point for MBA programs, especially with your diverse background in education (teaching and non-profit). Target Schools: Your list includes a good mix of reach (Wharton, Kellogg), match (Mendoza), and safety (Olin) schools, which increases your chances of acceptance to at least one program. Goal Clarity: You have a clear vision for your post-MBA goals, including a short-term pivot to consulting and a long-term ambition to found an education venture in St. Louis. Areas for Improvement: GRE Score: The average GRE score for Wharton and Kellogg is significantly higher than 322. You might want to consider retaking the GRE to improve your score, especially if Wharton and Kellogg are your top choices. Consider adding a couple of additional schools with average GRE scores closer to 322. Pre-MBA Industry: While education is a valuable experience, it doesn't directly translate to consulting. Highlight specific skills you gained in your education roles that are relevant to consulting (e.g., analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication). Post-MBA Industry Switch: Business schools like to see a strong connection between your pre-MBA experience and your post-MBA goals. While consulting can be a stepping stone to entrepreneurship, you'll need to convince the admissions committee that this jump is logical. Focus on transferable skills and how your education experience positions you for success in consulting (e.g., managing budgets, working with diverse stakeholders).
By strengthening these areas and crafting compelling essays (we can help with that ), you can significantly improve your chances of getting into a top MBA program. Feel free to reach out to me on PRIYANKAK@ARINGO.COM and I will help you schedule a free profile evaluation discussion with our CEO.
Sorry about the wait on the comments - it is great you have an EDU background! It is an interesting one but as Kellogg has mentioned and brought up in their 2 rounds now (after R1 and R2), this is the heaviest year in terms of applications so R3 may be tight but if you get invites to interview, that's an amazing sign!
P.S. Hoping speaking and teaching has prepped you well for consulting interviews!
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It is an interesting one but as Kellogg has mentioned and brought up in their 2 rounds now (after R1 and R2), this is the heaviest year in terms of applications so R3 may be tight but if you get invites to interview, that's an amazing sign!
P.S. Hoping speaking and teaching has prepped you well for consulting interviews!
Thank you for sharing your profile and details. I'm Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO.
Strengths of your profile:
Work Experience: 6 years of experience is a good starting point for MBA programs, especially with your diverse background in education (teaching and non-profit).
Target Schools: Your list includes a good mix of reach (Wharton, Kellogg), match (Mendoza), and safety (Olin) schools, which increases your chances of acceptance to at least one program.
Goal Clarity: You have a clear vision for your post-MBA goals, including a short-term pivot to consulting and a long-term ambition to found an education venture in St. Louis.
Areas for Improvement:
GRE Score: The average GRE score for Wharton and Kellogg is significantly higher than 322. You might want to consider retaking the GRE to improve your score, especially if Wharton and Kellogg are your top choices. Consider adding a couple of additional schools with average GRE scores closer to 322.
Pre-MBA Industry: While education is a valuable experience, it doesn't directly translate to consulting. Highlight specific skills you gained in your education roles that are relevant to consulting (e.g., analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication).
Post-MBA Industry Switch: Business schools like to see a strong connection between your pre-MBA experience and your post-MBA goals. While consulting can be a stepping stone to entrepreneurship, you'll need to convince the admissions committee that this jump is logical. Focus on transferable skills and how your education experience positions you for success in consulting (e.g., managing budgets, working with diverse stakeholders).
By strengthening these areas and crafting compelling essays (we can help with that
All the best!
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It is an interesting one but as Kellogg has mentioned and brought up in their 2 rounds now (after R1 and R2), this is the heaviest year in terms of applications so R3 may be tight but if you get invites to interview, that's an amazing sign!
P.S. Hoping speaking and teaching has prepped you well for consulting interviews!