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30 Aug 2011, 18:31
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Hi, I am going into my freshman year of college. I am at an Ivy/low Ivy equivalent (Washington University in St. Louis) and eventually want to move into a top management position at an aerospace/defense corporation (or something similar) or ibanking/finance. I am looking for some general guidance as to what I should do to prepare myself for acceptance to a top MBA program such as Harvard, MIT, Northwestern, etc. Obviously I will be doing my absolute best to achieve a high GPA, but can anyone comment on the importance of extracurriculars (and leadership within them), specifically what B-schools like to see. I know "be yourself" is very important but there must be some ECs that Harvard wants to see. In high school my application was padded with "fluff", you know the ECs you claim are important to you in your college app but actually mean nothing to you. Does the same go for MBA programs?
Also I am not sure whether to take a direct route through the undergraduate business school or to add engineering to the mix. I like engineering but I think I would rather be working for Goldman Sachs than Boeing. Both are viable career choices for me, but I'm still undecided. Basically I want to take the path that sets me up the most for future success both in my job and in my application to MBA programs. I have heard that it can be easier to get into Bschools with a non-business major out of college than a business major, is this true? I have also heard that it can never hurt to have the technical experience an engineering degree provides. I will be studying for the GMAT 6 months in advance, etc.
I know there is no set path to the nation's best business schools, but there must be some advice you can give someone in my situation. Thanks for any and all help.
Also I am not sure whether to take a direct route through the undergraduate business school or to add engineering to the mix. I like engineering but I think I would rather be working for Goldman Sachs than Boeing. Both are viable career choices for me, but I'm still undecided. Basically I want to take the path that sets me up the most for future success both in my job and in my application to MBA programs. I have heard that it can be easier to get into Bschools with a non-business major out of college than a business major, is this true? I have also heard that it can never hurt to have the technical experience an engineering degree provides. I will be studying for the GMAT 6 months in advance, etc.
I know there is no set path to the nation's best business schools, but there must be some advice you can give someone in my situation. Thanks for any and all help.
03 Sep 2011, 23:28
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Well for ECs it becomes a bit different. The stronger and more real they are, the more effective they will be. For example just being the "President of Club x" will not be enough, cause you are gonna go up against people who have raised over 30,000$ in funds for charity X. Or who have worked on political campaigns, or who have already founded their own NGO. It's not just the title or membership that's important, it's what you DO. So, yes, take leadership as much as you can. Volunteer. Gain some awesome work experience with leadership. All this will help.
12 Sep 2011, 05:08
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Looking at the 2012 class profile at Harvard the students scored in the range of 550-790 in their GMAT and the median GMAT score was 730. Similarly looking at MIT Sloan MBA class profile of 2010-11 the Middle 80% GMAT scores ranged from 670 to 770 and the median score was 720. Hence a GMAT score of 700 plus is advisable if you are aiming for top institutes abroad. Often candidates overweigh GMAT score and under weigh the importance of essay questions and rest of the profile. Make sure you balance it all well and plan the things to utilize your time properly across different activities that play vital role in getting admission and your profile building.
GMAT alone won’t determine your chances of admission; beyond the academics will also help you in determining your candidature and your work experience plays a vital role as well. Extracurricular activities: The Extras that count”- please check if they allow to post links!! If they allow please add this
When applying to top business schools one of the prerequisites is having significant work experience. Generally candidates have around 4-5 years of full time experience in spite of several term time projects or jobs; so you may be competing with other candidates who have 4-5 years of full time experience and have started significant initiatives at college.
Hence, we would advise you to gain some full time work experience before you decide to apply for an MBA. If you don’t wish to do so them, you could look at the HBS 2+2 program or the Yale Silver Scholars program.
Also advice in terms of undergraduate college selection we would say that your work experience plays a more important role in evaluation than you major choice. You could have either of the majors but work in a niche field. So it’s not just the degree but what field you worked in that builds you profile.
GMAT alone won’t determine your chances of admission; beyond the academics will also help you in determining your candidature and your work experience plays a vital role as well. Extracurricular activities: The Extras that count”- please check if they allow to post links!! If they allow please add this
When applying to top business schools one of the prerequisites is having significant work experience. Generally candidates have around 4-5 years of full time experience in spite of several term time projects or jobs; so you may be competing with other candidates who have 4-5 years of full time experience and have started significant initiatives at college.
Hence, we would advise you to gain some full time work experience before you decide to apply for an MBA. If you don’t wish to do so them, you could look at the HBS 2+2 program or the Yale Silver Scholars program.
Also advice in terms of undergraduate college selection we would say that your work experience plays a more important role in evaluation than you major choice. You could have either of the majors but work in a niche field. So it’s not just the degree but what field you worked in that builds you profile.
