Need help in deciding B-schools to apply to in the USA

Question

Hey All,

I know this is a bit late in the application process, but I quite recently decided to pursue an MBA from the US starting Fall '15. Would really appreciate if you guys share your opinions on what b-schools to target.

My profile -
Nationality: Pakistan
Undergrad GPA: 3.68 (Major: Economics)
GMAT: 720 (49Q 39V)
Experience: 26 months (right now) in Investment Research at a sell side brokerage house in Pakistan.
Other: Passed all three CFA exams (first attempt - but still 2 more years experience to go for the charter)

Post-MBA I will be targeting a job in Investment Research (IB/PE/Asset Management) in the US. BUT I want to only target schools where I have a decent chance at getting >50% scholarship (not very comfortable with taking a lot of student loans). Any suggestions regarding what schools to look at?

Thanks in advance

Admissionado · Answer

Did anyone tell you that it's a bit late in the application process?

Well, you are off to a good start - great GMAT, great GPA, good work, CFA. Looking nice. IT will also depend a bit on your school, your volunteer work and extra currics too, but I'd say you can likely stay within the Top 20 (although Top 10 might be a challenge). If you want an evaluation that is a wee bit more precise, just drop us a line, dude: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/1 ... 91552.html

snar · Answer

Thanks for your reply.

But my question is, do I REALLY have a shot at 50%+ scholarship at a top 20 school? Or should I target lower ranked schools in hope to get scholarship?

touchmba · Answer

Hi Snar,

We don't know your whole story but I think it will be tough for you to get 50%+ scholarships at top 20 schools. That's asking for a lot - it's tough enough to get in let alone win scholarship funding.

I'd look at programs where your GMAT is in the top 20% of the class and that have relatively generous scholarship policies. In your case, as you're interested in Finance, perhaps take a look at Rochester Simon (75% awarded scholarships) and Illinois MBA (also 75%) programs.

snar · Answer

Hello TouchMBA, Thanks for your help. I will definitely look into these schools. Any other schools on the top of your head that would be suitable. Thanks

snar · Answer

And...Which Illinois college are you talking about? Urbana Champaign or some other school? Thanks

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touchmba · Answer

Hi Snar, I meant Illinois at Urbana Champaigne. Best, Darren

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