Hey Linda & Paul, Ive posted before but was hoping for some updated advice.
Here is my profile:
27 yr old White American Male
GPA- 3.3 from Big Ten School
GMAT - High 500s first time, re-taking in Spring/Summer
Sports Marketing Degree/ Business Cetificate (more than a minor)
Dean's List last 4 semesters (one 4.0)
Partial academic faculty schollie from university
Work experience:
- 4 yrs at a top Wall Street firm in private wealth management, NYC
- Promoted w/in 6 months of tenure to leadership position (12 subordinates)
- Received two client service and sales awards and serve on an additional voluntary leadership team focusing on client retention and service in collaboration with management
-Sports marketing internship post-college before wall street as well as internships in college on Capitol Hill and Mayor's office working on economic data.
Extracurriculars:
-eBay business (began in college) selling vintage t-shirts for high margins in free time
-Various cancer/heart association related walks and runs
Short term goals:
-Leverage sales, marketing, service and entrepreneurial-based wealth management experience along with marketing and business degree into a corporate brand management/marketing role.
Long term goals:
-Entrepreneurial pursuits to open brand management firm in NY or LA area.
Considering USC, UCLA & NYU for Fall 2010. I hope to score 650+ on my next GMAT.
My essays are strong and I feel quite confident in my recommendations and the networking/contacts I’ve made at each school (current students, alumni and admin)
My updated question is, I have a strong interest in taking some continuing ed classes at NYU in the marketing division. The few (5 to be specific) classes would earn me a Marketing Certificate, with focus on planning, branding and internet strategies. My logic is that I can further aid my career pursuits and entrepreneurial goals while also help distinguish whether or not I want to pursue a role in the marketing field. Additionally, I would create contacts in the field. Classes run from May-July and Id potentially strengthen my transcript without affecting my ability to apply for MBA programs rounds 1 & 2 next fall.
Feedback on my thought process and profile would be fantastic. I look forward to your response.
Thanks.