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30 May 2020, 08:17
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Hi everyone, I'm a Chinese applicant interested in Top MBA programs in US entry 2021(aim to apply in R1). Here is my profile:
Background and nationality: Chinese Male 28
Undergrad Information: Undergraduate degree in top 4 universities in China, majored in financial management, GPA 3.28/4(around 3.5/4 in last two years)
TOEFL:108(Speaking:23, Reading:28, Listening:30,Writing:27)
GMAT: 750 (Verbal:40, Quant:51, AWA:5.5, IR:7)
Work experience and leadership: Currently not employed(will explain below). Previously 4.5 years working experience in investment banking departments in securities firms in China, focusing on execution of fixed-income products, such as asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. In those years I got promoted from analyst to associate and from team member to team leader(project based). One concern is that I have been in 4 companies in the 4.5 years, majorly because my supervisors changed a lot (I will have one major supervisor to explain this in a recommendation letter).
Community and others: had some volunteer experiences in university
Post MBA goals: equity research/ asset management (other finance positions such as IB are considered too)
Current Situation***: My original plan was to have a MBA program in Canada due to family reasons, and I got Rotman(U of Toronto)'s FT-MBA admission of 2020 entry. with the offer I quitted my job in Feb 2020 and was planning to travel a lot before the MBA, while the COVID-19 changed everything. Now it seems I will need to have online courses for at least a half year if I stick to Rotman, but it will definitely hurt my MBA experience, which led me to consider other options such as US schools. The policy of Rotman is only allowing deposit refund (no deferral, can reapply next year), so I will take some risk if I choose not attend the program this year.
In this situation, here are my questions:
1. Can you help me to evaluate whether top b-schools like Wharton, CBS, Booth are realistic targets, and how likely will I receive an offer from 2nd tier schools like Yale, Darden, Stern or Fuqua. It will really help me to decide whether to take the risk of quitting Rotman.
2. I understand the unemployment condition will hurt my application, so I will definitely find a job recently. Let's say I will be at a private equity firm as a pre-MBA intern (responsibilities are consistent with post-MBA goal) when I apply, will this help? or will the schools only value a higher job position given my condition.
3. Do you think I need to retake TOEFL and/or GMAT? I'm confident to get a 110+/770+, but will the higher score give me a better chance?
Thanks so much!
Background and nationality: Chinese Male 28
Undergrad Information: Undergraduate degree in top 4 universities in China, majored in financial management, GPA 3.28/4(around 3.5/4 in last two years)
TOEFL:108(Speaking:23, Reading:28, Listening:30,Writing:27)
GMAT: 750 (Verbal:40, Quant:51, AWA:5.5, IR:7)
Work experience and leadership: Currently not employed(will explain below). Previously 4.5 years working experience in investment banking departments in securities firms in China, focusing on execution of fixed-income products, such as asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. In those years I got promoted from analyst to associate and from team member to team leader(project based). One concern is that I have been in 4 companies in the 4.5 years, majorly because my supervisors changed a lot (I will have one major supervisor to explain this in a recommendation letter).
Community and others: had some volunteer experiences in university
Post MBA goals: equity research/ asset management (other finance positions such as IB are considered too)
Current Situation***: My original plan was to have a MBA program in Canada due to family reasons, and I got Rotman(U of Toronto)'s FT-MBA admission of 2020 entry. with the offer I quitted my job in Feb 2020 and was planning to travel a lot before the MBA, while the COVID-19 changed everything. Now it seems I will need to have online courses for at least a half year if I stick to Rotman, but it will definitely hurt my MBA experience, which led me to consider other options such as US schools. The policy of Rotman is only allowing deposit refund (no deferral, can reapply next year), so I will take some risk if I choose not attend the program this year.
In this situation, here are my questions:
1. Can you help me to evaluate whether top b-schools like Wharton, CBS, Booth are realistic targets, and how likely will I receive an offer from 2nd tier schools like Yale, Darden, Stern or Fuqua. It will really help me to decide whether to take the risk of quitting Rotman.
2. I understand the unemployment condition will hurt my application, so I will definitely find a job recently. Let's say I will be at a private equity firm as a pre-MBA intern (responsibilities are consistent with post-MBA goal) when I apply, will this help? or will the schools only value a higher job position given my condition.
3. Do you think I need to retake TOEFL and/or GMAT? I'm confident to get a 110+/770+, but will the higher score give me a better chance?
Thanks so much!
08 Jun 2020, 04:16
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Would appreciate an evaluation for my application. Looking to apply to R1 2021 intake. Thanks in advance!
Background: 26-yo female from the Philippines
Undergrad: 3.85/4.00 undergrad GPA, majored in applied math in top local school. Graduated with highest GPA in my program. Also had a fair amount of leadership experience with extracurriculars, leading projects and small teams, but not incredibly significant (not student body president or anything like that).
GMAT: Haven't taken yet but tracking 730 on practice tests without complete review yet. Will be shooting for 760 up. [What score can I get away with?]
Work experience: 3 years analyst in a global investment bank, spent first 2 years in Manila doing country coverage then transferred to Singapore to corporate finance team. Admittedly, didn't have as strong technical background as peers at work (given my math bg vs their accounting / finance bg), but constantly highly rated for communication, other soft skills, and for being a quick learner. Not much leadership exp here as I was mostly working as analyst. Most would have been organizing charity events for our local office. Deal experience spanned Southeast Asia.
Currently doing strategic finance and fundraising for a South / Southeast Asia fintech startup. No leadership title on role or people to manage, as this team is composed of just me + CFO, but have been taking lead on some internal projects with positive feedback from management. I've been at this role for the past year.
Community and others: Taught Finance and Accounting part-time at my home university for 2 years, including mentoring students for competitions such as CFA Investment Research Challenge. Also started a financial advisory business on the side in Jan 2020, leveraging my experience in IB and my current role by advising local and US-based start-ups on creating investor decks, models, valuation, and the like. Also secured a contract from a US fund-of-funds to track their investee company stats on a quarterly basis.
Post MBA goals
Short term: Join a VC / PE / Consulting firm and gain more experience and credibility for my medium/long-term goal (below)
Medium/Long term: Build and grow my current business into a full-blown advisory and financial services outsourcing company in the Philippines
Why Wharton - in line with above, i'm looking for a school with a strong finance and entrepreneurship program
Background: 26-yo female from the Philippines
Undergrad: 3.85/4.00 undergrad GPA, majored in applied math in top local school. Graduated with highest GPA in my program. Also had a fair amount of leadership experience with extracurriculars, leading projects and small teams, but not incredibly significant (not student body president or anything like that).
GMAT: Haven't taken yet but tracking 730 on practice tests without complete review yet. Will be shooting for 760 up. [What score can I get away with?]
Work experience: 3 years analyst in a global investment bank, spent first 2 years in Manila doing country coverage then transferred to Singapore to corporate finance team. Admittedly, didn't have as strong technical background as peers at work (given my math bg vs their accounting / finance bg), but constantly highly rated for communication, other soft skills, and for being a quick learner. Not much leadership exp here as I was mostly working as analyst. Most would have been organizing charity events for our local office. Deal experience spanned Southeast Asia.
Currently doing strategic finance and fundraising for a South / Southeast Asia fintech startup. No leadership title on role or people to manage, as this team is composed of just me + CFO, but have been taking lead on some internal projects with positive feedback from management. I've been at this role for the past year.
Community and others: Taught Finance and Accounting part-time at my home university for 2 years, including mentoring students for competitions such as CFA Investment Research Challenge. Also started a financial advisory business on the side in Jan 2020, leveraging my experience in IB and my current role by advising local and US-based start-ups on creating investor decks, models, valuation, and the like. Also secured a contract from a US fund-of-funds to track their investee company stats on a quarterly basis.
Post MBA goals
Short term: Join a VC / PE / Consulting firm and gain more experience and credibility for my medium/long-term goal (below)
Medium/Long term: Build and grow my current business into a full-blown advisory and financial services outsourcing company in the Philippines
Why Wharton - in line with above, i'm looking for a school with a strong finance and entrepreneurship program
09 Jun 2020, 07:37
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Hello everyone, I'm looking to apply to the R1 2021 intake. Would love to get community's thoughts on my profile and my chances. Thanks in advance!
Background: 25-yo Indian male.
Undergrad: 5.85/10.00 undergrad GPA, majored in computer science from a state university.
GMAT: Haven't taken yet but tracking 730 on practice tests without complete review yet. Will be shooting for 760 up. [What score can I get away with?]
Work experience: Total 4 years of work experience as of Aug 20.
1 year at an early venture capital firm.
2 years of leadership development program at a high growth robotics startup. Here I led multiple strategic initiatives, launched and scaled new cross-functional programs, and developed leadership communications & company narratives.
1 year of SW Product Management at the same startup.
2 promotions so far, and multiple recognitions by the company CEO.
Extra-curriculars: Volunteered with a national not-for-profit for 3 years, helping and enabling local entreprenuers.
Post MBA goals
Short term: Join a VC / PE firm and gain more experience and credibility for my medium/long-term goal (below)
Medium/Long term: Launch my own VC fund to support enable local entrepreneurs and help build the Indian growth story.
Why Wharton - in line with above, i'm looking for a school with a strong finance and entrepreneurship program
Background: 25-yo Indian male.
Undergrad: 5.85/10.00 undergrad GPA, majored in computer science from a state university.
GMAT: Haven't taken yet but tracking 730 on practice tests without complete review yet. Will be shooting for 760 up. [What score can I get away with?]
Work experience: Total 4 years of work experience as of Aug 20.
1 year at an early venture capital firm.
2 years of leadership development program at a high growth robotics startup. Here I led multiple strategic initiatives, launched and scaled new cross-functional programs, and developed leadership communications & company narratives.
1 year of SW Product Management at the same startup.
2 promotions so far, and multiple recognitions by the company CEO.
Extra-curriculars: Volunteered with a national not-for-profit for 3 years, helping and enabling local entreprenuers.
Post MBA goals
Short term: Join a VC / PE firm and gain more experience and credibility for my medium/long-term goal (below)
Medium/Long term: Launch my own VC fund to support enable local entrepreneurs and help build the Indian growth story.
Why Wharton - in line with above, i'm looking for a school with a strong finance and entrepreneurship program
