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I am looking to apply to MBA programs in the near future. I am planning to immigrate to Canada, so I am looking at schools in Canada. I have been researching various schools and I need some guidance. My top choice is Rotman but knowing fully well my profile, it is really unlikely that I will get in. However, I still want your feedback on it.
Undergraduate (USA): Finance and Applied Mathematics GPA of 2.96 both degrees combined
Work experience: 16 months as a budget and finance analyst
Nationality: Togo, West Africa
Current country of residence: USA
I have not taken the GMAT I am currently studying for it, my first practice test was 640. I am aiming for a 700+ score
Why MBA? 1. I have a social business idea that I would like to start, which is connected to some of the reasons for my low GPA. I felt an MBA would give me the tools and network to flesh it put properly and bing it to life. 2. Advance career, I would like to do corporate finance. 3. I will be settling into a new country alone and I know absolutely no one n the vast land that is Canada. I thought an MBA would allow me to integrate, make myself more marketable while providing me the opportunity to work on my short-term and long-term goals.
Hello you have an impressive profile,but sorry to tell you that Canada is very concerned with Undergrad Gpa as yours is on the lower side (at least 3.0/4.0 for most schools) Again,your work experience of 16month: I think you should increase it to at least 40 months to be competitive Lastly,Your GMAT target score should definitely be above average (a 710+) as this is the chance to show your academic skills though you had low gpa. Hope it helps
AliveAgain wrote:
Hello,
I am looking to apply to MBA programs in the near future. I am planning to immigrate to Canada, so I am looking at schools in Canada. I have been researching various schools and I need some guidance. My top choice is Rotman but knowing fully well my profile, it is really unlikely that I will get in. However, I still want your feedback on it.
Undergraduate (USA): Finance and Applied Mathematics GPA of 2.96 both degrees combined
Work experience: 16 months as a budget and finance analyst
Nationality: Togo, West Africa
Current country of residence: USA
I have not taken the GMAT I am currently studying for it, my first practice test was 640. I am aiming for a 700+ score
Why MBA? 1. I have a social business idea that I would like to start, which is connected to some of the reasons for my low GPA. I felt an MBA would give me the tools and network to flesh it put properly and bing it to life. 2. Advance career, I would like to do corporate finance. 3. I will be settling into a new country alone and I know absolutely no one n the vast land that is Canada. I thought an MBA would allow me to integrate, make myself more marketable while providing me the opportunity to work on my short-term and long-term goals.
If they feel that you can handle the academic rigor, they are likely to let you in because you have such an underrepresented nationality.
But they also want to make sure you can contribute and if you only have 16 months of work experience that's less likely.
So you would need to really emphasize how you could contribute despite the lack of work experience
and your job is definitely to articulate how you will be a better student this time around. You might look into hbx core, a way to develop an alternative transcript.
I did help someone get into rotman with a scholarship was far worse grades but he was a CFA and he had 5 yrs work experience. And of course an excellent application
so your job is to articulate how you can handle the academic rigor by proving yourself on the GMAT, I recommend you get a tutor and take the fast track. Don't screw around.
And then you need to articulate contribution. It's very important for you to show how your fellow students fellow learning team fellow alumni will benefit from you joining their Club.
and show some type of progression at work. Give them a reason to understand how you will be a future leader.
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Hello you have an impressive profile,but sorry to tell you that Canada is very concerned with Undergrad Gpa as yours is on the lower side (at least 3.0/4.0 for most schools) Again,your work experience of 16month: I think you should increase it to at least 40 months to be competitive Lastly,Your GMAT target score should definitely be above average (a 710+) as this is the chance to show your academic skills though you had low gpa. Hope it helps
AliveAgain wrote:
Hello,
I am looking to apply to MBA programs in the near future. I am planning to immigrate to Canada, so I am looking at schools in Canada. I have been researching various schools and I need some guidance. My top choice is Rotman but knowing fully well my profile, it is really unlikely that I will get in. However, I still want your feedback on it.
Undergraduate (USA): Finance and Applied Mathematics GPA of 2.96 both degrees combined
Work experience: 16 months as a budget and finance analyst
Nationality: Togo, West Africa
Current country of residence: USA
I have not taken the GMAT I am currently studying for it, my first practice test was 640. I am aiming for a 700+ score
Why MBA? 1. I have a social business idea that I would like to start, which is connected to some of the reasons for my low GPA. I felt an MBA would give me the tools and network to flesh it put properly and bing it to life. 2. Advance career, I would like to do corporate finance. 3. I will be settling into a new country alone and I know absolutely no one n the vast land that is Canada. I thought an MBA would allow me to integrate, make myself more marketable while providing me the opportunity to work on my short-term and long-term goals.
Please tell me your thoughts on this.
I am looking forward to hearing from you all.
Thank you.
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Thank you very much for the feedback. I will definitely aim for a higher score and I personally feel that it is doable. As I mentioned earlier, considering all the factors, although I would like to wait to have more experience, the best timing for me is now.
If they feel that you can handle the academic rigor, they are likely to let you in because you have such an underrepresented nationality.
But they also want to make sure you can contribute and if you only have 16 months of work experience that's less likely.
So you would need to really emphasize how you could contribute despite the lack of work experience
and your job is definitely to articulate how you will be a better student this time around. You might look into hbx core, a way to develop an alternative transcript.
I did help someone get into rotman with a scholarship was far worse grades but he was a CFA and he had 5 yrs work experience. And of course an excellent application
so your job is to articulate how you can handle the academic rigor by proving yourself on the GMAT, I recommend you get a tutor and take the fast track. Don't screw around.
And then you need to articulate contribution. It's very important for you to show how your fellow students fellow learning team fellow alumni will benefit from you joining their Club.
and show some type of progression at work. Give them a reason to understand how you will be a future leader.
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Thank you very much. This is very helpful, you pointed out a point I was overlooking.
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