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22 May 2011, 15:58
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Interested in getting perspectives from those in the know about EMBA programs.
Full-time plastic surgeon in a group practice with 8 years of post-residency experience, 7 years of post-med school residency.
College and med school at top institutions
Undergrad GPA 3.93 Summa cum laude in electrical engineering/computer sciences
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha (Med school honor society)
Harvard surgical residency graduate
Medical director of a wound management center, marketing and management roles with private practice, medical device design entrepreneurial projects initiated with prototypes but no product delivered yet
Just took the GMAT with only about 10-15 hours of practice, underestimated the time crunch aspect of the quantitative section, which is my actual strongsuit, scoring a 680 (92%ile verbal but only 61%ile quant because I ran out of time
). Pretty disappointed given that I took calculus as a junior in high school and got nearly every math problem correct in my limited practice testing ... there are times I think I would have really nailed this test in rapid speed at age 17, but I'm 40 now.
Extracurricular activities including volunteer surgical care, charity support, musical composition and performance.
Jeopardy! game show champion
Living and practicing in south Florida and looking at EMBA programs vs. PT programs; presently applying to EMBA's for entering class of Fall 2011 vs. waiting to submit for January 2012 start dates.
Looking at Kellogg in Miami, Columbia, UCLA EMBA, Duke (healthcare sector program), Mccombs, Wharton (not likely to be perfect fit for me but still considering). Already applied and dinged by Sloan (which was my original first choice because of prior Boston connections and interest in IT and biotech)
Goals for getting EMBA: entrepreneurship opportunities through networking, positioning myself for future healthcare biotech consulting and possible VC roles, marketing/general management of organizations for health care administration
Questions are these:
1. Any perspective on whether it is better to get my application complete in the next couple of weeks in advance of the deadline for Fall entry or wait to get in early application for January entry?
2. Thoughts on value of retaking GMAT to increase my quant score to something actually representative of my strong math skills? I'm the kind of person who used to compete in math competitions and can't stand getting math problems wrong. Not every program requires the GMAT anyway (e.g., Kellogg in Miami, where I have already interviewed). I took it because some (CBS for example) do require it.
3. Programs I should be considering or any other advice to position myself well to get in to a top program? I'm more interested in EMBA than PT MBA structures, because I like the idea of starting and finishing with a cohort and my work schedule is more suited to EMBA timelines.
Thanks a lot.
- pharaoh451
Full-time plastic surgeon in a group practice with 8 years of post-residency experience, 7 years of post-med school residency.
College and med school at top institutions
Undergrad GPA 3.93 Summa cum laude in electrical engineering/computer sciences
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha (Med school honor society)
Harvard surgical residency graduate
Medical director of a wound management center, marketing and management roles with private practice, medical device design entrepreneurial projects initiated with prototypes but no product delivered yet
Just took the GMAT with only about 10-15 hours of practice, underestimated the time crunch aspect of the quantitative section, which is my actual strongsuit, scoring a 680 (92%ile verbal but only 61%ile quant because I ran out of time
). Pretty disappointed given that I took calculus as a junior in high school and got nearly every math problem correct in my limited practice testing ... there are times I think I would have really nailed this test in rapid speed at age 17, but I'm 40 now.Extracurricular activities including volunteer surgical care, charity support, musical composition and performance.
Jeopardy! game show champion
Living and practicing in south Florida and looking at EMBA programs vs. PT programs; presently applying to EMBA's for entering class of Fall 2011 vs. waiting to submit for January 2012 start dates.
Looking at Kellogg in Miami, Columbia, UCLA EMBA, Duke (healthcare sector program), Mccombs, Wharton (not likely to be perfect fit for me but still considering). Already applied and dinged by Sloan (which was my original first choice because of prior Boston connections and interest in IT and biotech)
Goals for getting EMBA: entrepreneurship opportunities through networking, positioning myself for future healthcare biotech consulting and possible VC roles, marketing/general management of organizations for health care administration
Questions are these:
1. Any perspective on whether it is better to get my application complete in the next couple of weeks in advance of the deadline for Fall entry or wait to get in early application for January entry?
2. Thoughts on value of retaking GMAT to increase my quant score to something actually representative of my strong math skills? I'm the kind of person who used to compete in math competitions and can't stand getting math problems wrong. Not every program requires the GMAT anyway (e.g., Kellogg in Miami, where I have already interviewed). I took it because some (CBS for example) do require it.
3. Programs I should be considering or any other advice to position myself well to get in to a top program? I'm more interested in EMBA than PT MBA structures, because I like the idea of starting and finishing with a cohort and my work schedule is more suited to EMBA timelines.
Thanks a lot.
- pharaoh451
24 May 2011, 06:11
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Bumping this so that someone ... anyone ... can give a reply. Kind of disappointing that I have posted this in two places and NOBODY has replied....
Some advice please?
Some advice please?
29 May 2011, 16:20
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Hi pharaoh451,
Thanks for posting. Your candidacy is unique and very strong. In regards to your questions:
1. The best advice for when to apply is to send your application when you feel it is the strongest. The only note is to avoid the last round of applications, as these are notoriously the most difficult to be accepted into.
2. I wouldn't focus too much on your GMAT score. As you get farther into your career, admissions team's focus less on your GMAT score and more on your work experience.
3. Regarding what schools to apply to, I would first strongly consider the industries you are most interested in. As an example, if you feel very strongly about pursuing the Venture Capital industry after you graduate, you should know that the highest number of graduates who enter this industry graduate from the Stanford GSB (2nd most is from HBS).
You should talk to the careers centers and current students to hear about the different opportunities post graduation.
I hope this was of help. If you'd like, you can sign up for a free 30 minute consultation with someone from the Stacy Blackman Team here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Thanks for posting. Your candidacy is unique and very strong. In regards to your questions:
1. The best advice for when to apply is to send your application when you feel it is the strongest. The only note is to avoid the last round of applications, as these are notoriously the most difficult to be accepted into.
2. I wouldn't focus too much on your GMAT score. As you get farther into your career, admissions team's focus less on your GMAT score and more on your work experience.
3. Regarding what schools to apply to, I would first strongly consider the industries you are most interested in. As an example, if you feel very strongly about pursuing the Venture Capital industry after you graduate, you should know that the highest number of graduates who enter this industry graduate from the Stanford GSB (2nd most is from HBS).
You should talk to the careers centers and current students to hear about the different opportunities post graduation.
I hope this was of help. If you'd like, you can sign up for a free 30 minute consultation with someone from the Stacy Blackman Team here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
