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17 Aug 2005, 14:14
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Hi Linda,
I was hoping to get your analysis on my chances of entering certain schools, as well as on the choices of schools that I wish to attend (i.e. will I be competitive/in good standing during applications, should I be applying to different schools, etc.)
Profile
GMAT: 700 (I don't have the exact breakout, but percentiles for both sections were in the mid-80s. Will try to post breakout later.)
GPA: 3.38 (BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley, minor in Education and having taken numerous technically difficult computer science courses)
Awards: 4 year winner of California Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Age: 25, Male
Nationality: Chinese American (born and raised in the US)
Languages: English, Mandarin, basic Spanish
Work experience:
I have spent the past 3 years working full time at one of the Big 4 Public Accounting firms (will be 4 years by the time I wish to enroll in Fall 2006). I've spent 2.5 years auditing firms of different industries, including those with publicly traded stock, and spent 0.5 years performing tax work. In addition, I have obtained my CPA license.
Prior to this, I had spent my preceding three summers working as a Marketing Intern at an Investment bank, Forensics Accounting Intern at a small CPA firm, and at a bookstore.
Extra Curricular:
During school I volunteered tutoring elementary and high school kids in the Urban areas around UC Berkeley, as well as served as an officer for a couple of semesters in my Business fraternity. I also helped prepare income taxes for low income families utilizing my Chinese for those who did not speak English as their first language.
After graduation, I have served as a mentor for students in my same fraternity, and have volunteered through a work-sponsored volunteer program. Through this program, I was able to head up and organize a couple of bowl-a-thons for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, as well as participate in the March of Dimes Heart Walk that occurs each year. In addition, I have helped my company organize a recreational sports team for its employees.
After B-school plans:
Through my work experience, I have developed a fondness for the real estate industry, and would like to get into real estate finance and/or asset management for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Schools:
Most of my family is in California, and I wish to remain in-state. As such, my list of schools include (in order from reach to safety school):
Stanford
Berkeley
UCLA
USC
UC Irvine
Some friends have been persuading me to also look elsewhere, so I've been considering places such as Wharton, MIT, and Columbia. I would also take any recommendations you might have.
A couple questions:
1) How far back are you supposed to discuss work experience and extra-curricular activities? As I graduated in 2002, I assume college would be ok but nothing before then.
2) I scored 700 on my first GMAT try. Should I make another attempt given my career goals and choice of schools? I think I can do better, but am not supremely confident in that.
3) Do SATs or any other test scores matter? (I only ask because I've heard certain business firms ask about it when they hire.)
Thank you very much, Linda. I appreciate any time you spend on this.
I was hoping to get your analysis on my chances of entering certain schools, as well as on the choices of schools that I wish to attend (i.e. will I be competitive/in good standing during applications, should I be applying to different schools, etc.)
Profile
GMAT: 700 (I don't have the exact breakout, but percentiles for both sections were in the mid-80s. Will try to post breakout later.)
GPA: 3.38 (BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley, minor in Education and having taken numerous technically difficult computer science courses)
Awards: 4 year winner of California Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Age: 25, Male
Nationality: Chinese American (born and raised in the US)
Languages: English, Mandarin, basic Spanish
Work experience:
I have spent the past 3 years working full time at one of the Big 4 Public Accounting firms (will be 4 years by the time I wish to enroll in Fall 2006). I've spent 2.5 years auditing firms of different industries, including those with publicly traded stock, and spent 0.5 years performing tax work. In addition, I have obtained my CPA license.
Prior to this, I had spent my preceding three summers working as a Marketing Intern at an Investment bank, Forensics Accounting Intern at a small CPA firm, and at a bookstore.
Extra Curricular:
During school I volunteered tutoring elementary and high school kids in the Urban areas around UC Berkeley, as well as served as an officer for a couple of semesters in my Business fraternity. I also helped prepare income taxes for low income families utilizing my Chinese for those who did not speak English as their first language.
After graduation, I have served as a mentor for students in my same fraternity, and have volunteered through a work-sponsored volunteer program. Through this program, I was able to head up and organize a couple of bowl-a-thons for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, as well as participate in the March of Dimes Heart Walk that occurs each year. In addition, I have helped my company organize a recreational sports team for its employees.
After B-school plans:
Through my work experience, I have developed a fondness for the real estate industry, and would like to get into real estate finance and/or asset management for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Schools:
Most of my family is in California, and I wish to remain in-state. As such, my list of schools include (in order from reach to safety school):
Stanford
Berkeley
UCLA
USC
UC Irvine
Some friends have been persuading me to also look elsewhere, so I've been considering places such as Wharton, MIT, and Columbia. I would also take any recommendations you might have.
A couple questions:
1) How far back are you supposed to discuss work experience and extra-curricular activities? As I graduated in 2002, I assume college would be ok but nothing before then.
2) I scored 700 on my first GMAT try. Should I make another attempt given my career goals and choice of schools? I think I can do better, but am not supremely confident in that.
3) Do SATs or any other test scores matter? (I only ask because I've heard certain business firms ask about it when they hire.)
Thank you very much, Linda. I appreciate any time you spend on this.
17 Aug 2005, 16:17
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kwest80
Thanks for the excellent background information.
1) College is OK, but you don't want to go further back unless there was some critical or extraordinarily influential experience.
2) Don't retake the GMAT.
3) SAT's don't count. I have heard that some firms ask about GMAT, but I have not heard that firms ask MBA's about SATs.
Your California schools are strong choices, but I agree with those who encouraged youalso to apply to some of the programs that are particularly strong in real estate, like Wharton and Columbia.
Good luck!
17 Aug 2005, 17:24
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Accepted.com
Thank you for such a prompt response! Just to confirm, by your response, do you think I would have a pretty decent chance of gaining acceptance in my California choices (minus Stanford)? And will I be competitive applying to Top 10 (stretch) schools like Stanford, Wharton, and Columbia?
Thanks Linda, and sorry for bugging you with a follow up. I'm just trying to gain a little confidence (or advice/warning) heading into this process...
