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10 Jul 2018, 04:18
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Hi Sheesho,
Some open-ended comments:
1) Streamlining your goals is important - typically PE/VC would be a difficult industry for someone to break into, especially if they don't have relevant experience. It seems like your experience might have some relevance, but it is not abundantly obvious.
2) 2 years of experience seems to be a bit on the lower side. You need a few strong leadership stories (could b outside of work as well) to compensate for this.
3) The disciplinary action could be a red flag - but there is actually nothing that can be done about it now. YOur explanation about how you've changed since then seems earnest, and we will hope that the adcoms look at it the same way.
With this in mind - you haven't mentioned what schools you are looking at - so let it be said here, that there will be some school that will definitely work for you this year
But in general, if you are looking at a top 15 - 20 program - a higher GMAT and one additional year of experience (or, sufficient EC leadership to demonstrate leadership potential) will be required.
Feel free to set up a call to discuss further.
Regards,
Karthik
Some open-ended comments:
1) Streamlining your goals is important - typically PE/VC would be a difficult industry for someone to break into, especially if they don't have relevant experience. It seems like your experience might have some relevance, but it is not abundantly obvious.
2) 2 years of experience seems to be a bit on the lower side. You need a few strong leadership stories (could b outside of work as well) to compensate for this.
3) The disciplinary action could be a red flag - but there is actually nothing that can be done about it now. YOur explanation about how you've changed since then seems earnest, and we will hope that the adcoms look at it the same way.
With this in mind - you haven't mentioned what schools you are looking at - so let it be said here, that there will be some school that will definitely work for you this year
But in general, if you are looking at a top 15 - 20 program - a higher GMAT and one additional year of experience (or, sufficient EC leadership to demonstrate leadership potential) will be required.Feel free to set up a call to discuss further.
Regards,
Karthik
sheesho
24 Jul 2018, 05:52
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Hello! Potential applicant here.
I've already been accepted to the Public Affairs graduate program at UT so I'm applying for a dual.
GPA: 3.5 at UCLA, Major: International Relations
GMAT: 700 (47Q, 40V) No official AWA score yet
Work Experience: Close to five years working in the insurance industry. Started as a service specialist but then made my way up into underwriting (evaluating business risk and pricing premiums for risk transfer policies). I'm at a new job right now where I've only been for 6 months, so I'm going to ask my previous direct manager with whom I reported to for a year and a half.
Leadership Experience: I've been a tutor on the side for high school kids for a few years. Have done a few mentorship programs as well. In my previous role I was also the Community Investment Chair, so I was responsible for organizing community outreach and fundraising at my company (F500 insurer). I also had a short internship stint at a local chamber of commerce here in Austin focusing on international student outreach.
What I Want to Get Out of an MBA: To be honest I"m still working on streamlining this goal. I know I want to work around where the private and public sectors intersect, perhaps in corporate social responsibility or regulatory affairs. I have a health care policy research background and insurance experience so ideally work in the health/insurance/tech arena. Looking into McComb's Social Innovation Initiative and the Business, Government and Society focus.
I've already been accepted to the Public Affairs graduate program at UT so I'm applying for a dual.
GPA: 3.5 at UCLA, Major: International Relations
GMAT: 700 (47Q, 40V) No official AWA score yet
Work Experience: Close to five years working in the insurance industry. Started as a service specialist but then made my way up into underwriting (evaluating business risk and pricing premiums for risk transfer policies). I'm at a new job right now where I've only been for 6 months, so I'm going to ask my previous direct manager with whom I reported to for a year and a half.
Leadership Experience: I've been a tutor on the side for high school kids for a few years. Have done a few mentorship programs as well. In my previous role I was also the Community Investment Chair, so I was responsible for organizing community outreach and fundraising at my company (F500 insurer). I also had a short internship stint at a local chamber of commerce here in Austin focusing on international student outreach.
What I Want to Get Out of an MBA: To be honest I"m still working on streamlining this goal. I know I want to work around where the private and public sectors intersect, perhaps in corporate social responsibility or regulatory affairs. I have a health care policy research background and insurance experience so ideally work in the health/insurance/tech arena. Looking into McComb's Social Innovation Initiative and the Business, Government and Society focus.
26 Jul 2018, 09:18
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KDabrowski23
Your dual degree course should give you some direction- both these programs should complement your post MS-MBA career.
