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10 Nov 2006, 19:18
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Hi Paul,
I took the GMAT recently and am planning to apply for b-schools for 2007. I'm still in the process of figuring out what schools I'd have a good shot in and would appreciate your seasoned opinion. (I've previously posted my profile on another channel, so hope you don't mind that it's ad verbatim.)
GMAT: 770 (Q49, V47)
Academic Background:
-Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from a Canadian University, GPA: 3.6/3.7, graduated with honours.
-CFA Charterholder
-Diploma in Accounting
Work History:
-After graduation, worked a year at a Canadian money management firm at the administrative side, doing fund valuation, trade clearances, etc.
-Moved to the sell-side as an assistant equity analyst for two years, covering major consumer goods companies.
-Then moved back to the same money management firm to take on investment analysis of corporate bonds (less than a year).
-Have a gap of several months preparing to move to China and getting parents' house renovated.
-Am now in China and am responsible for marketing-related projects at a startup high-tech firm (yes, quite unrelated to my prior career area). I generate most of the copywriting and marketing material, including graphics, by learning on the way.
Personal/Extracurricular:
-fluent in English, advanced-level Mandarin (HSK level 7), intermediate-level Tagalog
-am ethnic Chinese born in the Philippines who moved to Canada at an early age, and after graduation and 5 years of work picked up and moved to China to learn the language/lifestyle and work at the same time.
-used to play organized basketball on a weekly basis for several years.
-am supporting a friend through college (this is not "extracurricular" per se but is a big motivator and reason for being on my part.
Recommendations:
-My current boss and former supervisor will write my letters of recommendation. Although they know me well, neither is a very strong writer, though.
MBA Program Targets:
-International Business Program that leads to managerial position at a multinational operating in the Asia-Pacific region. or
-Finance Program that leads to buy-side (money management) analysis and portfolio management.
-Geography is not an issue
In summary, I am aware that my academics are decent. My work experience is a bit scattered, however, as career progression is unclear and don't have much in the leadership department, though I have managed to learn and grow with each job. My extracurriculars are not impressive either.
I took the GMAT recently and am planning to apply for b-schools for 2007. I'm still in the process of figuring out what schools I'd have a good shot in and would appreciate your seasoned opinion. (I've previously posted my profile on another channel, so hope you don't mind that it's ad verbatim.)
GMAT: 770 (Q49, V47)
Academic Background:
-Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from a Canadian University, GPA: 3.6/3.7, graduated with honours.
-CFA Charterholder
-Diploma in Accounting
Work History:
-After graduation, worked a year at a Canadian money management firm at the administrative side, doing fund valuation, trade clearances, etc.
-Moved to the sell-side as an assistant equity analyst for two years, covering major consumer goods companies.
-Then moved back to the same money management firm to take on investment analysis of corporate bonds (less than a year).
-Have a gap of several months preparing to move to China and getting parents' house renovated.
-Am now in China and am responsible for marketing-related projects at a startup high-tech firm (yes, quite unrelated to my prior career area). I generate most of the copywriting and marketing material, including graphics, by learning on the way.
Personal/Extracurricular:
-fluent in English, advanced-level Mandarin (HSK level 7), intermediate-level Tagalog
-am ethnic Chinese born in the Philippines who moved to Canada at an early age, and after graduation and 5 years of work picked up and moved to China to learn the language/lifestyle and work at the same time.
-used to play organized basketball on a weekly basis for several years.
-am supporting a friend through college (this is not "extracurricular" per se but is a big motivator and reason for being on my part.
Recommendations:
-My current boss and former supervisor will write my letters of recommendation. Although they know me well, neither is a very strong writer, though.
MBA Program Targets:
-International Business Program that leads to managerial position at a multinational operating in the Asia-Pacific region. or
-Finance Program that leads to buy-side (money management) analysis and portfolio management.
-Geography is not an issue
In summary, I am aware that my academics are decent. My work experience is a bit scattered, however, as career progression is unclear and don't have much in the leadership department, though I have managed to learn and grow with each job. My extracurriculars are not impressive either.
12 Nov 2006, 19:09
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Rizzo
Rizzo,
You have an interesting and somewhat impressive profile with good numbers and, as you noted, some negatives (you got them right). Still, I think you can aim relatively high, if you make the most of the leadership you do have, of your unusual personal/cultural background, of your experiences in China, and of helping your friend through college. For the finance goal I recommend Wharton, Chicago, Stern, Columbia, and MIT with some backups such as perhaps Duke, Michigan, or Yale. For your international management path I recommend Wharton, Chicago, and MIT (again), Haas, UCLA, perhaps Virginia as a backup.
Good luck,
13 Nov 2006, 05:59
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Hi Paul,
I take heart in that you think those schools are in my reach. I've decided to taget Chicago at the very least and will consider the ones you mentioned that I haven't considered before (Wharton, MIT, UCLA).
Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
I take heart in that you think those schools are in my reach. I've decided to taget Chicago at the very least and will consider the ones you mentioned that I haven't considered before (Wharton, MIT, UCLA).
Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
