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02 Oct 2013, 05:02
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Hello,
May I please get a quick evaluation of my profile? I'm not sure where I will be a competitive applicant. I want to work in international business post mba, with a preference for Europe or Asia.
1) Personal: 29 yrs old; American; White male.
Also the first in my family to graduate university, if that matters.
2) Education:
Regionally well ranked small private university
• B.A. – International Studies / Minor – Asian Studies , 2007
• GPA: 3.17/4 ( 3.57 in last 3 semesters)
• Studied abroad in Mexico for credit.
• Also studied in Russia and Guatemala, though it’s not on my transcript for credit.
EC: During university I was quite active in my fraternity, intramural sports, some volunteer work tutoring at risk children in the local community, and I also did a few more things (including Hurricane Katrina relief). I also served a year as a student government representative.
3) Work Experience:
* Navy: Joined a special program but was discharged because of an eye program. (4 months)
* Large Insurance company: workers' comp case handler. I investigated new claims, managed them, and settled the case with the claimant or attorney at the end. (9 months). I decided it wasn't right for me at the time and I decided to move to Asia, which was always a desire of mine.
* Asia: 1) I have been teaching English, history and math for the last 3.5 years. 2) Work for a publishing company part-time creating study material for national English exams. 3) Currently developing a website with a partner at the same publishing company. The website will be an electronically based teaching platform where students can take video lessons, receive writing instruction, and feedback. It's in the opening phase, and we're currently marketing the website to the desired market.
4) Recent Extracurriculars:
* Baseball team coach and player for 1 year in a recreational league.
* Myself and my co-captain started a new team and recruited players to play on a team in a semi-pro level baseball league in Korea. It's amateur in that we aren't paid, but the level is extremely competitive. Outside of the pro league here it is ranked as the most competitive amateur league in the country. I am also a player on this team. As a team we have helped the Korean Special Olympics Baseball Team prepare for competition by practicing and scrimmaging with them.
* Current intermediate Korean and Spanish speaker.
5) Plan
* I wish to make a career change into international business. Emerging markets and sustainability, sustainability and political economy are interests of mine.
My biggest worry is not having a very stable work history, plus I have worked for three schools during my time here. It is contractual work though, and moving on to new and better positions is quite common.
6) GMAT -
* Last GMAC practice exam: 650, Q37 V41
* I have barely cracked math beyond refreshing the basics. I believe I have a mid 40s math score, and a bit higher verbal score in me.
* I'll be taking the test in mid to late November.
7) Target Schools –
INSEAD, LBS, IMD. For the states Michigan, Virginia, Northwestern, Chicago, Cornell, Emory, Olin,UNC. Maybe a few in Asia such as HKUST, SNU, Yonsei, CEIBS.
Would I have a chance at any M7?
I know a lot rides on the GMAT. But assuming I'm around 700 where do I have a realistic chance at being accepted?
Thanks!!
May I please get a quick evaluation of my profile? I'm not sure where I will be a competitive applicant. I want to work in international business post mba, with a preference for Europe or Asia.
1) Personal: 29 yrs old; American; White male.
Also the first in my family to graduate university, if that matters.
2) Education:
Regionally well ranked small private university
• B.A. – International Studies / Minor – Asian Studies , 2007
• GPA: 3.17/4 ( 3.57 in last 3 semesters)
• Studied abroad in Mexico for credit.
• Also studied in Russia and Guatemala, though it’s not on my transcript for credit.
EC: During university I was quite active in my fraternity, intramural sports, some volunteer work tutoring at risk children in the local community, and I also did a few more things (including Hurricane Katrina relief). I also served a year as a student government representative.
3) Work Experience:
* Navy: Joined a special program but was discharged because of an eye program. (4 months)
* Large Insurance company: workers' comp case handler. I investigated new claims, managed them, and settled the case with the claimant or attorney at the end. (9 months). I decided it wasn't right for me at the time and I decided to move to Asia, which was always a desire of mine.
* Asia: 1) I have been teaching English, history and math for the last 3.5 years. 2) Work for a publishing company part-time creating study material for national English exams. 3) Currently developing a website with a partner at the same publishing company. The website will be an electronically based teaching platform where students can take video lessons, receive writing instruction, and feedback. It's in the opening phase, and we're currently marketing the website to the desired market.
4) Recent Extracurriculars:
* Baseball team coach and player for 1 year in a recreational league.
* Myself and my co-captain started a new team and recruited players to play on a team in a semi-pro level baseball league in Korea. It's amateur in that we aren't paid, but the level is extremely competitive. Outside of the pro league here it is ranked as the most competitive amateur league in the country. I am also a player on this team. As a team we have helped the Korean Special Olympics Baseball Team prepare for competition by practicing and scrimmaging with them.
* Current intermediate Korean and Spanish speaker.
5) Plan
* I wish to make a career change into international business. Emerging markets and sustainability, sustainability and political economy are interests of mine.
My biggest worry is not having a very stable work history, plus I have worked for three schools during my time here. It is contractual work though, and moving on to new and better positions is quite common.
6) GMAT -
* Last GMAC practice exam: 650, Q37 V41
* I have barely cracked math beyond refreshing the basics. I believe I have a mid 40s math score, and a bit higher verbal score in me.
* I'll be taking the test in mid to late November.
7) Target Schools –
INSEAD, LBS, IMD. For the states Michigan, Virginia, Northwestern, Chicago, Cornell, Emory, Olin,UNC. Maybe a few in Asia such as HKUST, SNU, Yonsei, CEIBS.
Would I have a chance at any M7?
I know a lot rides on the GMAT. But assuming I'm around 700 where do I have a realistic chance at being accepted?
Thanks!!
03 Oct 2013, 00:52
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Hey there dude,
Sooo I think you are being a bit over ambitious in your school list. Your profile is a bit tough because of the so-so GPA and work experience as an English teacher (not really considered strong work experience). To put things into perspective, LBS is about as hard to get into as HBS, and they have enough 730 GMAT graduates from Ivy league with 3.5+ and five years work in a global bank. So if they would choose you they would have to be preeeeeeety sure about you being amazingly fantastic. Getting a very good GMAT will help a lot, but even with a 720 some of the schools on your list (Booth, LBS, INSEAD) would be tough. Not impossible, but very tough.
Outside of Chicago, Northwestern, LBS, IMD, and INSEAD the other schools are more realistic if you can beat at least a 700 on the GMAT. And I would urge you to apply with the best possible score you can get even if it means that you would delay your application another year (although hopefully you can pull that score you need this year).
I hope me telling it straight doesn't disappoint you dude, but I feel like it's better to know up front how it is,
Good luck on your GMAT!
03 Oct 2013, 01:31
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Jon,
Thanks for the quick reply. I actually appreciate the frankness of your post. It's exactly what I was looking for.
I knew my lack of substantial, and meaningful, work experience would be a serious hurdle to overcome. I was hoping that my international experience, leadership roles, and a possible high GMAT could put me over the hump. I suppose schools such as INSEAD are stock full of people like this who also have the work experience.
So, if I can score 720+ would you recommend I take a long shot at IMD and INSEAD? Also, could you recommend schools that could help me transition into international business that I should aim for with a score around 700? IE, Erasmus, HEC, Essec, etc.
Cheers
Thanks for the quick reply. I actually appreciate the frankness of your post. It's exactly what I was looking for.
I knew my lack of substantial, and meaningful, work experience would be a serious hurdle to overcome. I was hoping that my international experience, leadership roles, and a possible high GMAT could put me over the hump. I suppose schools such as INSEAD are stock full of people like this who also have the work experience.
So, if I can score 720+ would you recommend I take a long shot at IMD and INSEAD? Also, could you recommend schools that could help me transition into international business that I should aim for with a score around 700? IE, Erasmus, HEC, Essec, etc.
Cheers
