Hi @tarheelpoker , I hope all is well!

With 4 years of management consulting experience, your profile has a good foundation for MBA applications. Transitioning to professional poker adds a unique and compelling narrative, highlighting risk-taking, decision-making under pressure, and strategic thinking qualities valued in media/entertainment roles. Your poker career should be addressed thoughtfully in your essays, framing it as a strategic, growth-driven choice to enrich your story. However, your GMAT Focus score of 625 is below average for top MBA programs, and improving it (655+) could significantly boost your chances. Schools like UCLA, USC, and NYU Stern, with their strong ties to media and entertainment, could align with your goals. We would like to know more about your profile like work exp., achievements, challenges faced and impact created, these details will help us identify, if you can pull out good stories from your experience and shortlist schools for you.

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