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Updated on: 30 Oct 2019, 07:29
Originally posted by Jsesicasmith on 10 Sep 2019, 18:28.
Last edited by Jsesicasmith on 30 Oct 2019, 07:29, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Jsesicasmith on 30 Oct 2019, 07:29, edited 1 time in total.
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10 Sep 2019, 22:30
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Jsesicasmith, a few thoughts on your profile:
Hope this helps some.
Cheers,
- The academic pedigree is strong and the GMAT is on point. The GPA will definitely not be a deal breaker and given your score, I'd not fret about it too much. Are you an American citizen or Asian? Irrespective, I'd move on from this point. The only thing here is, with R2 in sight and time at hand, a 20 or so point jump on GMAT never hurts.
- The work profile sounds interesting but not fully clear. Are you currently with the F150? The start in non-profit and then, the moves thereafter will need to be weaved into a coherent story to make sure you get the right mileage from the seemingly disparate career choices.
- Social sector hiring is scant for MBA grads in general. So, make sure you go well equipped and deeply researched to convince adcoms on your post-MBA plans.
- ECs sound good - make sure you bring out the impact element well.
Hope this helps some.
Cheers,
11 Sep 2019, 02:21
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Hi Jsesicasmith, no, I definitely do not think your GPA is a dealbreaker at all. Econ is a challenging major and you went to an ivy school. Your profile seems to really be a great shape, from what I can tell. Were you promoted after 2 years in the BD role? Did you have opportunities for leadership there?
There is not a lot you can do at this stage to improve your profile, that won't appear phony. Try to maximize already established stuff. Try to get a board position at the nonprofit where you have already served for a few years. That kind of thing. Maximize.
I have a series of 10 articles about improving your profile
https://mbaessaycoaching.com/category/pre-mba/
There is not a lot you can do at this stage to improve your profile, that won't appear phony. Try to maximize already established stuff. Try to get a board position at the nonprofit where you have already served for a few years. That kind of thing. Maximize.
I have a series of 10 articles about improving your profile
https://mbaessaycoaching.com/category/pre-mba/
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I only plan to apply to Sloan, HBS, Stanford, and Yale. Maybe Berkeley as well. I will apply to Sloan R1 and H/S/Y R2.
Is my GPA a disqualifier based on my profile below? Any feedback on how I can make my app stronger over the next couple months for R2?
Background
Work experience: 3.5 years at F150 company in business development, including a brief stint in political office of the company; 1 year at civic nonprofit affiliated with top university
Extracurriculars: Lots of local engagement — political club, city government volunteer, education and mentoring
Recommendations: I believe both will be extremely strong, if not one of the stronger parts of my application.
Undergrad school/major: HYPS, Economics
GMAT Score (include breakdown!): 50Q, 40V - 740 cumulative
Undergrad GPA: 3.4. I should note, I got a D in an advanced calculus course in college, but tried very hard to compensate with a higher GMAT score.
Race/nationality: Asian
Sex: female
Goal of MBA: start own social / civic enterprise (nonprofit or for profit) OR work as a leader at a small leading “pro-social” startup
Target schools: Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Berkeley
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Is my GPA a disqualifier based on my profile below? Any feedback on how I can make my app stronger over the next couple months for R2?
Background
Work experience: 3.5 years at F150 company in business development, including a brief stint in political office of the company; 1 year at civic nonprofit affiliated with top university
Extracurriculars: Lots of local engagement — political club, city government volunteer, education and mentoring
Recommendations: I believe both will be extremely strong, if not one of the stronger parts of my application.
Undergrad school/major: HYPS, Economics
GMAT Score (include breakdown!): 50Q, 40V - 740 cumulative
Undergrad GPA: 3.4. I should note, I got a D in an advanced calculus course in college, but tried very hard to compensate with a higher GMAT score.
Race/nationality: Asian
Sex: female
Goal of MBA: start own social / civic enterprise (nonprofit or for profit) OR work as a leader at a small leading “pro-social” startup
Target schools: Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Berkeley
Posted from my mobile device
