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06 Jan 2006, 10:36
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Hello Linda,
First, my profile:
Age:32 single, Male
Experience: A decade of work experience (8.5 in finance (capital markets), 1.5 in IT) Have progressed and worked for the same company for the last 8 years in Europe and North America.
Education: Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) Average 70%, CFA
Languages: 3 + learning 1 more now
GMAT: 670 (42Q, 39V), taken in December just once.
Reasons for wanting to do an MBA now: Looking for a career switch. If I stay in finance I want to get into IB, Venture Capital, Private Equity, all fields that require this degree. If I want to go into industry it will be useful. If I want to start my own business it will also be useful. Although my ultimate goal is the entrepreneurial path, I may want to pursue one of the two other paths first.
I am looking for a one year degree at INSEAD or Oxford starting September 2006. I want to apply to both in Round 3, February 1st and March 24 respectively.
I have asked, by e-mail, two previous senior supervisors for an LOR and have not received a response yet. I had previously been chasing, by phone and e-mail, an INSEAD alumnus. I tried to ask live but with no success so I resorted to asking by e-mail two other people who should accept. I don't know what to do, there are other people I could ask. I know e-mail is not ideal, it's just that I am travelling and it is the more simple method at this stage.
My undergrad is not stellar, that may be due in part because I was quite involved in extracurricular activities and varsity teams.
At this late stage, I have 3 questions:
1) What are my chances at these two schools with my current profile? If I apply in Round 3?
2) What should I do about my LOR's, should I wait? Call them? Ask somebody else? The Feb. 1 deadline is my greatest concern.
Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Seeking guidance,
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First, my profile:
Age:32 single, Male
Experience: A decade of work experience (8.5 in finance (capital markets), 1.5 in IT) Have progressed and worked for the same company for the last 8 years in Europe and North America.
Education: Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) Average 70%, CFA
Languages: 3 + learning 1 more now
GMAT: 670 (42Q, 39V), taken in December just once.
Reasons for wanting to do an MBA now: Looking for a career switch. If I stay in finance I want to get into IB, Venture Capital, Private Equity, all fields that require this degree. If I want to go into industry it will be useful. If I want to start my own business it will also be useful. Although my ultimate goal is the entrepreneurial path, I may want to pursue one of the two other paths first.
I am looking for a one year degree at INSEAD or Oxford starting September 2006. I want to apply to both in Round 3, February 1st and March 24 respectively.
I have asked, by e-mail, two previous senior supervisors for an LOR and have not received a response yet. I had previously been chasing, by phone and e-mail, an INSEAD alumnus. I tried to ask live but with no success so I resorted to asking by e-mail two other people who should accept. I don't know what to do, there are other people I could ask. I know e-mail is not ideal, it's just that I am travelling and it is the more simple method at this stage.
My undergrad is not stellar, that may be due in part because I was quite involved in extracurricular activities and varsity teams.
At this late stage, I have 3 questions:
1) What are my chances at these two schools with my current profile? If I apply in Round 3?
2) What should I do about my LOR's, should I wait? Call them? Ask somebody else? The Feb. 1 deadline is my greatest concern.
Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Seeking guidance,
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09 Jan 2006, 17:22
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TheChairman
You questions:
1) You have a competitive profile for Oxford. Insead is a stretch, but not out of the questions and you should apply there.
2) The LOR's are a tougher question. If you emailed your prospective recommenders more than a week ago and they haven't responded, I would question their commitment to writing these letters. If you are sure they received your email, then move on and ask other people. Can you email and tell the recommenders you want to talk to them and try to set up a time for a telephone conversation when you will actually pop the question?
Good luck!
09 Jan 2006, 22:02
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Thank you Linda. Greatly appreciated. Actually in the meantime, one has finally responded positively. This is a great relief. Still no word from the other, so I will forget about him and ask another ex-supervisor tomorrow for my second recommendation.
Thanks again.
Hopeful,
Thanks again.
Hopeful,
