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ivanzax
Joined: 20 Aug 2016
Last visit: 15 Mar 2018
Posts: 3
Given Kudos: 3
Location: Russian Federation
Schools: Stanford '19 Sloan '19 Tuck '19 Kellogg '19 Duke '19
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
GMAT 2: 760 Q51 V41
GPA: 3.8
27 Dec 2016, 06:59
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Hi,
I‘m applying for MBA R2 this year. I would greatly appreciate if you could comment on my profile and give me some insights.
Age: 27, Eastern European Male
GMAT: 680 (Q48, V35, IR 8, AWA ?), and previous attempt – 670 (Q49, V31, IR 6, AWA 4.0). I think my best shot could be 710, but I have no time to do that this year.
Academics: Bachelor of Financial Management – GPA 3.8 / 4.0 (top private university) and Bachelor of Translation in business communications – GPA 3.7 / 4.0 (the same university).
• Best student for 3 years. Best diploma paper (increase a competitiveness of KPMG Europe);
• High IELTS 8.0, speaking 8.0;
• Extra education from Coursera and Stanford Edu courses.
Work Experience: 7 years (KPMG, Private Equity, Diversified IT Holding)
Strong experience in finance, venture capital and business development.
Highlights:
1) Focus on M&A, strategy and operational control of several businesses and projects;
2) Raised money for a startup from several strong investors;
3) Developed a successful strategy for several products;
4) Completed 50+ different research and valuations;
5) Implemented several features for products to increase their profit and user base;
6) Proved expertise in IT, Telecom, Natural resources and Financial sectors;
7) Completed several projects in M&A from scratch;
8) Work under CEO’s supervision (large IT company);
9) Direct negotiations with investors, business owners and CEOs of companies;
10) Supervision on a budgeting process for internal ventures;
11) Team lead experience in KPMG and Diversified IT Holding;
12) Promoted to a management position 2 years ago.
Extra-Curricular:
1) Pro-bono consulting for startups;
2) Launched a discussion club for business-related young specialists;
3) Family business supervision;
4) Team-lead experience in several non-commercial IT products;
5) IT - coding experience (Java, PHP) with launched projects;
6) Sport oriented;
7) Hobbies: photo, music.
Good recommendation letters from CEO of our company and CEO of company that belongs to us.
Target schools:
Stanford, MIT, Kellogg, Tuck, Duke
Post-MBA goals:
• Shift my career to biotech (has experience at my current work with Digital Health projects, developed several features, implemented strategy)
• Start as a BD manager of biotech product and then go to a CEO position or start my own company
My questions are:
• Are my target schools realistic?
• Should I send my application to Stanford and MIT this year and if rejected then re-apply next year or should I postpone this decision to the next year, improving my GMAT to 710+? In other words, are there any disadvantages to try this year with low GMAT?
Thanks in advance!
John
I‘m applying for MBA R2 this year. I would greatly appreciate if you could comment on my profile and give me some insights.
Age: 27, Eastern European Male
GMAT: 680 (Q48, V35, IR 8, AWA ?), and previous attempt – 670 (Q49, V31, IR 6, AWA 4.0). I think my best shot could be 710, but I have no time to do that this year.
Academics: Bachelor of Financial Management – GPA 3.8 / 4.0 (top private university) and Bachelor of Translation in business communications – GPA 3.7 / 4.0 (the same university).
• Best student for 3 years. Best diploma paper (increase a competitiveness of KPMG Europe);
• High IELTS 8.0, speaking 8.0;
• Extra education from Coursera and Stanford Edu courses.
Work Experience: 7 years (KPMG, Private Equity, Diversified IT Holding)
Strong experience in finance, venture capital and business development.
Highlights:
1) Focus on M&A, strategy and operational control of several businesses and projects;
2) Raised money for a startup from several strong investors;
3) Developed a successful strategy for several products;
4) Completed 50+ different research and valuations;
5) Implemented several features for products to increase their profit and user base;
6) Proved expertise in IT, Telecom, Natural resources and Financial sectors;
7) Completed several projects in M&A from scratch;
8) Work under CEO’s supervision (large IT company);
9) Direct negotiations with investors, business owners and CEOs of companies;
10) Supervision on a budgeting process for internal ventures;
11) Team lead experience in KPMG and Diversified IT Holding;
12) Promoted to a management position 2 years ago.
Extra-Curricular:
1) Pro-bono consulting for startups;
2) Launched a discussion club for business-related young specialists;
3) Family business supervision;
4) Team-lead experience in several non-commercial IT products;
5) IT - coding experience (Java, PHP) with launched projects;
6) Sport oriented;
7) Hobbies: photo, music.
Good recommendation letters from CEO of our company and CEO of company that belongs to us.
Target schools:
Stanford, MIT, Kellogg, Tuck, Duke
Post-MBA goals:
• Shift my career to biotech (has experience at my current work with Digital Health projects, developed several features, implemented strategy)
• Start as a BD manager of biotech product and then go to a CEO position or start my own company
My questions are:
• Are my target schools realistic?
• Should I send my application to Stanford and MIT this year and if rejected then re-apply next year or should I postpone this decision to the next year, improving my GMAT to 710+? In other words, are there any disadvantages to try this year with low GMAT?
Thanks in advance!
John
27 Dec 2016, 09:42
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your information with us - we love the details! There is a lot to like about your profile, especially your work experience and your community involvement. You stand out already as a candidate of interest. However, the GMAT is concerning for GSB and Sloan. However, given your age, the decision to wait another year shouldn't hinge on the GMAT alone. You need to consider what other parts of your application will be enhanced over the next year. If it's only going to be your GMAT that shows a noticeable difference, I'd recommend giving your target schools a shot in R2. You can still retake the GMAT after the deadlines and send them to the school and they will be considered if you're waitlisted, etc. For the other schools on your list, I think your profile merits an application in R2. Also, given your goals, have you considered CBS and Wharton and their healthcare tracks? Let us know if you'd like to chat about how we can help you for a final review for your upcoming submissions. Best of luck!
Thanks for sharing your information with us - we love the details! There is a lot to like about your profile, especially your work experience and your community involvement. You stand out already as a candidate of interest. However, the GMAT is concerning for GSB and Sloan. However, given your age, the decision to wait another year shouldn't hinge on the GMAT alone. You need to consider what other parts of your application will be enhanced over the next year. If it's only going to be your GMAT that shows a noticeable difference, I'd recommend giving your target schools a shot in R2. You can still retake the GMAT after the deadlines and send them to the school and they will be considered if you're waitlisted, etc. For the other schools on your list, I think your profile merits an application in R2. Also, given your goals, have you considered CBS and Wharton and their healthcare tracks? Let us know if you'd like to chat about how we can help you for a final review for your upcoming submissions. Best of luck!
28 Dec 2016, 03:24
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ivanzax
Hi,
I‘m applying for MBA R2 this year. I would greatly appreciate if you could comment on my profile and give me some insights.
Age: 27, Eastern European Male
GMAT: 680 (Q48, V35, IR 8, AWA ?), and previous attempt – 670 (Q49, V31, IR 6, AWA 4.0). I think my best shot could be 710, but I have no time to do that this year.
Academics: Bachelor of Financial Management – GPA 3.8 / 4.0 (top private university) and Bachelor of Translation in business communications – GPA 3.7 / 4.0 (the same university).
• Best student for 3 years. Best diploma paper (increase a competitiveness of KPMG Europe);
• High IELTS 8.0, speaking 8.0;
• Extra education from Coursera and Stanford Edu courses.
Work Experience: 7 years (KPMG, Private Equity, Diversified IT Holding)
Strong experience in finance, venture capital and business development.
Highlights:
1) Focus on M&A, strategy and operational control of several businesses and projects;
2) Raised money for a startup from several strong investors;
3) Developed a successful strategy for several products;
4) Completed 50+ different research and valuations;
5) Implemented several features for products to increase their profit and user base;
6) Proved expertise in IT, Telecom, Natural resources and Financial sectors;
7) Completed several projects in M&A from scratch;
8) Work under CEO’s supervision (large IT company);
9) Direct negotiations with investors, business owners and CEOs of companies;
10) Supervision on a budgeting process for internal ventures;
11) Team lead experience in KPMG and Diversified IT Holding;
12) Promoted to a management position 2 years ago.
Extra-Curricular:
1) Pro-bono consulting for startups;
2) Launched a discussion club for business-related young specialists;
3) Family business supervision;
4) Team-lead experience in several non-commercial IT products;
5) IT - coding experience (Java, PHP) with launched projects;
6) Sport oriented;
7) Hobbies: photo, music.
Good recommendation letters from CEO of our company and CEO of company that belongs to us.
Target schools:
Stanford, MIT, Kellogg, Tuck, Duke
Post-MBA goals:
• Shift my career to biotech (has experience at my current work with Digital Health projects, developed several features, implemented strategy)
• Start as a BD manager of biotech product and then go to a CEO position or start my own company
My questions are:
• Are my target schools realistic?
• Should I send my application to Stanford and MIT this year and if rejected then re-apply next year or should I postpone this decision to the next year, improving my GMAT to 710+? In other words, are there any disadvantages to try this year with low GMAT?
Thanks in advance!
John
I‘m applying for MBA R2 this year. I would greatly appreciate if you could comment on my profile and give me some insights.
Age: 27, Eastern European Male
GMAT: 680 (Q48, V35, IR 8, AWA ?), and previous attempt – 670 (Q49, V31, IR 6, AWA 4.0). I think my best shot could be 710, but I have no time to do that this year.
Academics: Bachelor of Financial Management – GPA 3.8 / 4.0 (top private university) and Bachelor of Translation in business communications – GPA 3.7 / 4.0 (the same university).
• Best student for 3 years. Best diploma paper (increase a competitiveness of KPMG Europe);
• High IELTS 8.0, speaking 8.0;
• Extra education from Coursera and Stanford Edu courses.
Work Experience: 7 years (KPMG, Private Equity, Diversified IT Holding)
Strong experience in finance, venture capital and business development.
Highlights:
1) Focus on M&A, strategy and operational control of several businesses and projects;
2) Raised money for a startup from several strong investors;
3) Developed a successful strategy for several products;
4) Completed 50+ different research and valuations;
5) Implemented several features for products to increase their profit and user base;
6) Proved expertise in IT, Telecom, Natural resources and Financial sectors;
7) Completed several projects in M&A from scratch;
8) Work under CEO’s supervision (large IT company);
9) Direct negotiations with investors, business owners and CEOs of companies;
10) Supervision on a budgeting process for internal ventures;
11) Team lead experience in KPMG and Diversified IT Holding;
12) Promoted to a management position 2 years ago.
Extra-Curricular:
1) Pro-bono consulting for startups;
2) Launched a discussion club for business-related young specialists;
3) Family business supervision;
4) Team-lead experience in several non-commercial IT products;
5) IT - coding experience (Java, PHP) with launched projects;
6) Sport oriented;
7) Hobbies: photo, music.
Good recommendation letters from CEO of our company and CEO of company that belongs to us.
Target schools:
Stanford, MIT, Kellogg, Tuck, Duke
Post-MBA goals:
• Shift my career to biotech (has experience at my current work with Digital Health projects, developed several features, implemented strategy)
• Start as a BD manager of biotech product and then go to a CEO position or start my own company
My questions are:
• Are my target schools realistic?
• Should I send my application to Stanford and MIT this year and if rejected then re-apply next year or should I postpone this decision to the next year, improving my GMAT to 710+? In other words, are there any disadvantages to try this year with low GMAT?
Thanks in advance!
John
Hey John,
Very good to hear from you!
So you have overall a very nice profile, but I think your target schools are not necessarily realistic or well-matched, and that yes, you would do much much better if you could hit a 710+.
But first a serious question: Why career change? Why Biotech? and what experience do you have in Biotech that makes you think you could move into to it? for me this goal is not so realistic, not unless you were to pursue something like a double degree in healthcare/pharma/biology which would grant you the vital knowledge and contacts to make that move. Especially since in M&A you are in a good industry.
I don't honestly see you in Stanford which mainly goes fro more wild or adventurous profiles (like TONS of entrepreneurship, something unheard of, volunteer work, geniuses, etc.) The other schools are possible if you can boost your GMAT, but my first question here would be: how did you choose them? In function of what?
Obviously whatever school list you DO build will depend on your GMAT and a 680 isn't enough for the schools on your list. With a 720, though...
I hope this has given you a general idea, if you want a more profound profile evaluation feel free to drop us a line:
https://admissionado.com/free-consultati ... n=mba_blog
Best,
JF
