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16 Mar 2011, 17:19
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Hi, I'm new to the Gmat club and I'd like some feedback about where I stand in a pool of b-school applicants. I understand that I do not have much of a professional profile right now. I am mainly interested in hearing what others have to say about my general education/career background and how it might work to my benefit. I have just begun studying for the Gmat and researching schools...As of now, as much as I'd love to apply this year, I'm not confident about it (because of the work experience) But, I like to think ahead. For b-school, I'm looking for something along the lines of a media/entertainment management.
- Bachelor's degree in English (honors) and Economics from Rutgers U. - Class of 2010 (general gpa: 3.3/ english gpa: 3.8) ... my general gpa is low due to a year of pre-medicine courses.
- Impressive college organizational leadership (positions held: Founder, President, Co-Pres, Treasurer, Secretary, Class Instructor)
- 1 year work experience- Publishing industry
- Heavily involved in community activities and have held several team management roles
- extracurriculars that are related to entertainment/media (i.e. experience in blogging, freelance writing, performing arts, event planning)
- Female/ South Asian descent
Some clear-cut questions I have:
1) If I successfully take the GMAT this summer and gain recommendations from a college professor and a community organization president, do you think I have a chance at applying this round?..to be admitted into the Fall 2012 semester?
2) Do you recommend that I try and get more experience in math/finance/quantitative skills? For example, I found some continuing studies courses that seem like good introductions to finance/business skills.
3) How negatively will my lack of work experience effect my application? If I am somehow admitted in this year's application round, I will have 2.5 years work experience going into b-school.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
- Bachelor's degree in English (honors) and Economics from Rutgers U. - Class of 2010 (general gpa: 3.3/ english gpa: 3.8) ... my general gpa is low due to a year of pre-medicine courses.
- Impressive college organizational leadership (positions held: Founder, President, Co-Pres, Treasurer, Secretary, Class Instructor)
- 1 year work experience- Publishing industry
- Heavily involved in community activities and have held several team management roles
- extracurriculars that are related to entertainment/media (i.e. experience in blogging, freelance writing, performing arts, event planning)
- Female/ South Asian descent
Some clear-cut questions I have:
1) If I successfully take the GMAT this summer and gain recommendations from a college professor and a community organization president, do you think I have a chance at applying this round?..to be admitted into the Fall 2012 semester?
2) Do you recommend that I try and get more experience in math/finance/quantitative skills? For example, I found some continuing studies courses that seem like good introductions to finance/business skills.
3) How negatively will my lack of work experience effect my application? If I am somehow admitted in this year's application round, I will have 2.5 years work experience going into b-school.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
16 Mar 2011, 23:07
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1. I think it'll be very important for others to know what type of schools you're aiming for. If you're going for the top schools, 2.5 years is going to be slim. In terms of recommendations, unless you have worked extensively with a college professor (which most student have not), it's best to get a letter from a professional setting. I would not recommend a college professor's letter.
2. yes, it's very important to convince the adcoms that you can handle the rigorous coursework, which a lot of them involve some mathematical background. Now you mentioned that you had a degree in econ, and if that's the case, you'll be fine. Most schools recommend you take at least college-level calculus, accounting, economics, and statistics. You certainly don't have to fulfill all that (or any of that), as long as you can convince the adcom that your work involves a lot of number (such as ibanking) and/or you get a super high math raw score (I'd say >Q49). Taking additional classes will also help build up an alternative transcript for you, but a 3.3 should be fine with or without an alternative transcript already.
3. Again, this circles back to 2.5-year-professional-experience. Almost every school will ask you a question in its essay or during interview - why now! You will need to have a very clear answer as to why you think now is the best time for you to go for your MBA, whereas the other applicants are only going for it after 4 or 5 years of experience. As long as you can convince the adcom, you'll be fine.
2. yes, it's very important to convince the adcoms that you can handle the rigorous coursework, which a lot of them involve some mathematical background. Now you mentioned that you had a degree in econ, and if that's the case, you'll be fine. Most schools recommend you take at least college-level calculus, accounting, economics, and statistics. You certainly don't have to fulfill all that (or any of that), as long as you can convince the adcom that your work involves a lot of number (such as ibanking) and/or you get a super high math raw score (I'd say >Q49). Taking additional classes will also help build up an alternative transcript for you, but a 3.3 should be fine with or without an alternative transcript already.
3. Again, this circles back to 2.5-year-professional-experience. Almost every school will ask you a question in its essay or during interview - why now! You will need to have a very clear answer as to why you think now is the best time for you to go for your MBA, whereas the other applicants are only going for it after 4 or 5 years of experience. As long as you can convince the adcom, you'll be fine.
17 Mar 2011, 08:15
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Thank you so much for the feedback. It really helps to get other people's opinions.
I've "heard" that it's not entirely a good idea to apply several times to a b-school until you're confident about your application/resume/scores, because some schools don't allow you to fill out an application again but they just ask what changed from the last time you applied. Is this true? Have you heard about this and is it a common thing?
I've "heard" that it's not entirely a good idea to apply several times to a b-school until you're confident about your application/resume/scores, because some schools don't allow you to fill out an application again but they just ask what changed from the last time you applied. Is this true? Have you heard about this and is it a common thing?
