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26 Nov 2013, 23:55
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I am a 24 year old Canadian male who recently wrote their GMAT and received a score that would have been unexpected a couple weeks earlier. Before my GMAT score, I wasn't necessarily expecting to apply to programs outside of my own country. So now I need a bit of help in gauging what my chances are of being admitted to a tier 1 school. I fear the problem may be that my work experience isn't standout amongst other applicants.
GMAT: 720 (Q47 V42)
GPA: 3.5 from a top Canadian university (3.6 in my last two years)
Major: Political Studies (Specializing in International Relations)
Work Experience: 2 years working within my university's athletics department's marketing unit as a creative designer. I had an excellent position more or less created for me after completing a successful internship with the department during my final year of study, and I've handled a number of large projects in what is essentially an art director role.
I also have run my own marketing consulting and creative design company part-time for 2.5 years, and have completed contracts with some reasonably large clients. I have taught myself multiple programming/scripting languages and industry-related programs over the past few years in order to succeed with both my full-time employment and my own business.
Extracurriculars: Varsity athlete for full undergraduate career (approx. 24 hour per week commitment); Vice-President of Varsity Leadership Council (responsible for organizing on- and off-campus initiatives through varsity athletics community); member of Varsity Discipline Committee (responsible for negotiating sanctions with members of the athletics department administration); current strength and conditioning / assistant coach for my old team; black belt in Sanshou Chinese kickboxing
Goals / Why Business School?: I'm currently at a point in my life where I feel a strong need to take my career to the next level. Part of me wants to end up working in some form of marketing / creative director role, in which case my goal would be to operate my own marketing /advertising agency down the road. Another part of me is very interested in management consulting, particularly anything that would allow me to frequently work internationally. Ultimately, I want a career that will challenge me and that will also allow me to eventually give back through philanthropic pursuits. I feel that an MBA would be a logical step in that direction.
Which Schools?
For Canadian schools, I am planning to apply to both Schulich and Rotman. As for American schools, after some research I feel that Kellogg would be my absolute top choice, and I know that might be aiming high. What would be my chances in getting into some of the tier 1 schools? And are there any schools you would specifically recommend that I should consider? I think I would like to try and apply to 2-3 US school this round along with my two Canadian choices.
Thanks very much for your help.
GMAT: 720 (Q47 V42)
GPA: 3.5 from a top Canadian university (3.6 in my last two years)
Major: Political Studies (Specializing in International Relations)
Work Experience: 2 years working within my university's athletics department's marketing unit as a creative designer. I had an excellent position more or less created for me after completing a successful internship with the department during my final year of study, and I've handled a number of large projects in what is essentially an art director role.
I also have run my own marketing consulting and creative design company part-time for 2.5 years, and have completed contracts with some reasonably large clients. I have taught myself multiple programming/scripting languages and industry-related programs over the past few years in order to succeed with both my full-time employment and my own business.
Extracurriculars: Varsity athlete for full undergraduate career (approx. 24 hour per week commitment); Vice-President of Varsity Leadership Council (responsible for organizing on- and off-campus initiatives through varsity athletics community); member of Varsity Discipline Committee (responsible for negotiating sanctions with members of the athletics department administration); current strength and conditioning / assistant coach for my old team; black belt in Sanshou Chinese kickboxing
Goals / Why Business School?: I'm currently at a point in my life where I feel a strong need to take my career to the next level. Part of me wants to end up working in some form of marketing / creative director role, in which case my goal would be to operate my own marketing /advertising agency down the road. Another part of me is very interested in management consulting, particularly anything that would allow me to frequently work internationally. Ultimately, I want a career that will challenge me and that will also allow me to eventually give back through philanthropic pursuits. I feel that an MBA would be a logical step in that direction.
Which Schools?
For Canadian schools, I am planning to apply to both Schulich and Rotman. As for American schools, after some research I feel that Kellogg would be my absolute top choice, and I know that might be aiming high. What would be my chances in getting into some of the tier 1 schools? And are there any schools you would specifically recommend that I should consider? I think I would like to try and apply to 2-3 US school this round along with my two Canadian choices.
Thanks very much for your help.
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27 Nov 2013, 10:54
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Great GPA and GMAT, strong UG EC, self-taught startup, and reasonable WE. sounds like a winning formula for me 
Tier 1A as in HSW would be difficult for most of us but Kellogg would not be out of reach for you IMO.
Tier 1A as in HSW would be difficult for most of us but Kellogg would not be out of reach for you IMO.
27 Nov 2013, 12:07
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Kellogg or Fuqua are both extremely strong in marketing as well as management consulting. With great execution, you have a shot I think.
