Hello all,
I am wondering if I have a chance at being admitted to a Ph.D program straight from my undergrad. I know that I have a huge lack of experience compared to many applicants.
Test Scores (GMAT/GRE): 730 (51Q/38V)
Undegrad GPA:4.0 B.B.A. Finance
Graduate GPA:N/A
Research Experience:
Teaching Experience:
Work Experience:
Concentration Applying to: Finance
Number of programs planned to apply to: 5
Dream Schools: Plan to target state schools. Do not plan to apply to elite schools.
What made you want to pursue a PhD: I find research fascinating and feel that I would enjoy being a professor.
Concerns you have about your profile: No graduate degree and or teaching or work experience. Also age(21).
Any additional specific questions you may have:
I will not graduate until May 2017, so I have one more year. What is the best things I can do to improve my chances of admittance? I have recently discovered my interest in research and therefore don't have much experience yet. I hope to get more experience over the next year as well. In you opinion, will it be necessary to attend graduate school first? I just feel that an MBA or other degree may be a waste of time considering that my interests are in research.
Thanks!