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25 Sep 2020, 17:43
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I feel I have a pretty non-traditional background (at least when compared to the studs I see on this forum) and so I'm not exactly sure how to invest my time in the next 12 months to bolster my application and I would appreciate any feedback/advice.
Why I Want An MBA:
I know this is pretty unoriginal, but my goal is to get into consulting for 3-4 years because I really like how consultants work on a specific project for a few months and then switch assignments. This appeals to me because I don't see myself doing one thing for 20 years and I also would enjoy the travel component. I feel like I'm pretty analytical and so I'd like the challenge of digging into different problems. From there, I would like to found my own creative consulting firm.
Stats:
GMAT: 760 (Q48 V47 IR8) (I studied my @$$ off for this test because I wanted to show that I was ready for the academic rigour of the MBA program and that I really want to get into an MBA program)
CGPA: 9.5/12 (The last 2.5 years my CGPA is perfect and that's because that was when I figured out I wanted to go to bschool and that schools would look at my grades. In Canada, bschools only look at the last 2 years of undergrad, but I know in the US they look at all the years)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Graduated with High Honours)
Work Experience:
Suiting: 2 years experience fitting men for suits and luxury brand clothing and providing styling consultation.
Visual Merchandiser: 2 years experience designing and creating visual displays in-house for a well established, very large, higher-end store. Present the brand messaging while taking into account sales, trends and promotions.
Professional Actor: 5 years part-time experience acting in educational settings for the 6 local universities/colleges and councils. Have also starred in various educational videos.
Extracurriculars:
Create art and have an art instagram page. Workout 4X/week (if that counts?). Play chess.
Nationality:
Canadian-born to two immigrant parents escaping war torn Sri Lanka. Both parents are extremely working class and grinders and so I come from humble but proud beginnings and I'm forever grateful to them.
Thoughts?
So yeah, that's my bio so far but I'm planning on applying in the Fall of 2021 so I have 12 months to invest (other than the time spent working full-time) and I'm not exactly sure what to lean into? Should I take hbx core or does my GMAT cover my analytical thinking portion? Should I keep creating art and try to grow my instagram? Should I volunteer somehow in this pandemic? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Why I Want An MBA:
I know this is pretty unoriginal, but my goal is to get into consulting for 3-4 years because I really like how consultants work on a specific project for a few months and then switch assignments. This appeals to me because I don't see myself doing one thing for 20 years and I also would enjoy the travel component. I feel like I'm pretty analytical and so I'd like the challenge of digging into different problems. From there, I would like to found my own creative consulting firm.
Stats:
GMAT: 760 (Q48 V47 IR8) (I studied my @$$ off for this test because I wanted to show that I was ready for the academic rigour of the MBA program and that I really want to get into an MBA program)
CGPA: 9.5/12 (The last 2.5 years my CGPA is perfect and that's because that was when I figured out I wanted to go to bschool and that schools would look at my grades. In Canada, bschools only look at the last 2 years of undergrad, but I know in the US they look at all the years)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Graduated with High Honours)
Work Experience:
Suiting: 2 years experience fitting men for suits and luxury brand clothing and providing styling consultation.
Visual Merchandiser: 2 years experience designing and creating visual displays in-house for a well established, very large, higher-end store. Present the brand messaging while taking into account sales, trends and promotions.
Professional Actor: 5 years part-time experience acting in educational settings for the 6 local universities/colleges and councils. Have also starred in various educational videos.
Extracurriculars:
Create art and have an art instagram page. Workout 4X/week (if that counts?). Play chess.
Nationality:
Canadian-born to two immigrant parents escaping war torn Sri Lanka. Both parents are extremely working class and grinders and so I come from humble but proud beginnings and I'm forever grateful to them.
Thoughts?
So yeah, that's my bio so far but I'm planning on applying in the Fall of 2021 so I have 12 months to invest (other than the time spent working full-time) and I'm not exactly sure what to lean into? Should I take hbx core or does my GMAT cover my analytical thinking portion? Should I keep creating art and try to grow my instagram? Should I volunteer somehow in this pandemic? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
13 Oct 2020, 09:08
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Thomas18r
For classes I would focus on a business class where you will get a grade-- and I think you should deepen the impact you have in all your organizations. Since you want to transition to consulting, see if you can volunteer with a group that offers pro bono consulting to non profits-- it would help to have something in your activities show you are trying to understand more about consulting. If you can volunteer more, that is great. Think about how you can volunteer in a way that will help you grow skills that get you closer to consulting. I also think you should attend as many online webinars and talk to as many students as you can in various consulting clubs at different schools. Try to get a sense of the programs that do the best job of helping people transition into consulting. If you want to know more about how we can help you reach your goals, reach out for a free consult at this link: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
