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18 Aug 2015, 12:01
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I was hoping to get some feedback on what I can do to improve my EMBA candidacy. My goal is to go to the University of Notre Dame's EMBA...I have wanted to attend ND ever since I was young, and as such it is the only program I am truly considering.
[*]Undergrad GPA (Top 100 public university): 2.2 in Public Administration (I know this is the biggest weak spot of my application...I did work in college, but a lot of my problems were due to lack of maturity)
[*]Graduate GPA (Harvard University Extension School): 3.23 in Management Finance
Current Work Experience:
[*]2 years as a marketing strategist with direct independent management of social media marketing and direct report to CFO/CEO of small company
[*]2 years at State Government
[*]2 years at Federal Government with independent management of a $<5MM program budget
[*]1 year in Big 4 Management Consulting (with up to 3 direct reports, depending on project)
Planned Work Experience:
I will most likely stay in my current employment situation before I was to apply to B-School. Ultimately, my goal would be to earn a few promotions before I go for an EMBA, hopefully with "manager" title before I enroll.
Looking to apply in another 5-6 years (so I would have ~12 years of work experience when I enroll). I still need more work experience admittedly, and want some feedback on what I should do to mitigate my understandably bad UGPA as much as possible.
Even though ND does not require the GMAT, I plan to sit for the test to demonstrate my quant abilities, while I have yet to actually sit for the test, I've been scoring in the 670-700 range for practice.
Would love to hear suggestions! Thank you
[*]Undergrad GPA (Top 100 public university): 2.2 in Public Administration (I know this is the biggest weak spot of my application...I did work in college, but a lot of my problems were due to lack of maturity)
[*]Graduate GPA (Harvard University Extension School): 3.23 in Management Finance
Current Work Experience:
[*]2 years as a marketing strategist with direct independent management of social media marketing and direct report to CFO/CEO of small company
[*]2 years at State Government
[*]2 years at Federal Government with independent management of a $<5MM program budget
[*]1 year in Big 4 Management Consulting (with up to 3 direct reports, depending on project)
Planned Work Experience:
I will most likely stay in my current employment situation before I was to apply to B-School. Ultimately, my goal would be to earn a few promotions before I go for an EMBA, hopefully with "manager" title before I enroll.
Looking to apply in another 5-6 years (so I would have ~12 years of work experience when I enroll). I still need more work experience admittedly, and want some feedback on what I should do to mitigate my understandably bad UGPA as much as possible.
Even though ND does not require the GMAT, I plan to sit for the test to demonstrate my quant abilities, while I have yet to actually sit for the test, I've been scoring in the 670-700 range for practice.
Would love to hear suggestions! Thank you
18 Aug 2015, 13:48
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Thanks for sharing your profile. Your GPA clearly will be a major concern because a 2.2 from a non top ranked school with a major that will not be seen as overly rigorous is tough on your candidacy. Now with EMBA programs your undergrad performance is not as important especially given how much distance you will have from those days by the time you apply. Also, it seems that you have pulled together some nice work experience since undergrad. If you can continue to develop strong leadership skills and secure sponsorship from your employer you should have a chance. I think your work experience and recommendations will be huge aspects of your candidacy so keep excelling there and you should have a shot!
18 Aug 2015, 14:45
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Thank you very much for your feedback. I am hoping, as you said, that the length of time away from my undergrad days will help to ease concerns over my lack of commitment and ability. Would you say that I am accurate in my assumption that my graduate GPA with a quantitative focus, as well as earning a strong score on the GMAT would do a lot to help my candidacy?
