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10 Apr 2007, 17:50
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Hello,
I graduated from the University of Miami 4 years ago with a 3.6 GPA and a B.S. in Communication. As a copywriter at a marketing firm, editor of a financial publication, and public relations asst. dir. for a med school division, I've had to make a lot of business decisions based on not much more than instinct. I'm very interested in obtaining an MBA so I can delve deeper into the business aspects of what I do and have the knowledge to back up my gut. Basically, I'm a creative person looking to round out my experience so I can conquer the world!
So... how do I convey this in a B-School Application Essay? What are admissions officers looking for from potential students who don't have extensive business backgrounds?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give,
Danielle
I graduated from the University of Miami 4 years ago with a 3.6 GPA and a B.S. in Communication. As a copywriter at a marketing firm, editor of a financial publication, and public relations asst. dir. for a med school division, I've had to make a lot of business decisions based on not much more than instinct. I'm very interested in obtaining an MBA so I can delve deeper into the business aspects of what I do and have the knowledge to back up my gut. Basically, I'm a creative person looking to round out my experience so I can conquer the world!
So... how do I convey this in a B-School Application Essay? What are admissions officers looking for from potential students who don't have extensive business backgrounds?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give,
Danielle
10 Apr 2007, 18:20
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I think what business schools are looking for from someone like you (someone without a traditional "business" background) is a crystal clear career plan. If you can answer the question, "Why do you want an MBA?" with realistic and ambitious goals (and have both short term and long term goals) you will be a great candidate.
From what you've written, it's obvious that you have a great GPA and very interesting work experience in an industry that is underrepresented in b-schools (a very good thing). The other areas major areas of your candidacy would be (1) GMAT - work hard on this, a high score (particularly on the quant section) will show schools that despite working in an industry that does not require a ton of quantitative work, you will do well in quantitative classes (2) Community service - This is especially important if you're interested in top schools (3) Essays - You have plenty of time to work on these and make them great.
The fact that you are female may be a slight advantage as schools try to keep classes balanced and for whatever reason a lot more guys apply to b-school than girls.
Best of luck!
From what you've written, it's obvious that you have a great GPA and very interesting work experience in an industry that is underrepresented in b-schools (a very good thing). The other areas major areas of your candidacy would be (1) GMAT - work hard on this, a high score (particularly on the quant section) will show schools that despite working in an industry that does not require a ton of quantitative work, you will do well in quantitative classes (2) Community service - This is especially important if you're interested in top schools (3) Essays - You have plenty of time to work on these and make them great.
The fact that you are female may be a slight advantage as schools try to keep classes balanced and for whatever reason a lot more guys apply to b-school than girls.
Best of luck!
10 Apr 2007, 18:37
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I was an English major in college and had some success in the past application season; it's not a disadvantage at all. Johnny is right that the GMAT quantitative section will be very important for you. You'll need to prove to schools that you can handle the quantitative workload and a high GMAT score is the best way to do this.
As an English Major you should have a natural advantage in the essay writing process. If you are able to do well on the GMAT, effective essays will help you get into the best schools.
As an English Major you should have a natural advantage in the essay writing process. If you are able to do well on the GMAT, effective essays will help you get into the best schools.
