jeromemorrow wrote:
Hispanic Male applying R2 this cycle
GPA: 3.3 in Anthropology from Top 10 US university (non-HYP)
GMAT: 710 (47Q/40V/8IR/6AWA) Only took GMAT once. During practice, scored 720-740 consistently, but always <47Q, so I am hesitant to take again.
W/E: 7 years at matriculation with all of my experience in sales & trading. Currently work in portfolio finance at an elite hedge fund with top name recognition. I have managed people every year after my first year post-graduation.
Activities outside of work: 1. For the four years post-graduation, I competed in a sport where I was ranked top 100 in the world (Olympic sport with little to no $$ it you aren't top 5-10).
2. My spouse and I are very active in an urban mentoring program and ended up fostering a child for two years that was part of that program.
3. In addition to mentoring, I coached a youth club for the same sport as above. Extremely successful.
Post-MBA: Investment banking
Any critiques are welcome!
This looks like a solid profile. As I'm sure you're aware, Wharton in particular tends to prefer higher GMATs, but I wouldn't advise retaking at this point if you're applying R2. Your W/E is good (hedge fund w/ name recognition is nice); S&T might not be preferred W/E across top schools, but for Wharton it works. Undergrad at Top 10 is great, I wouldn't worry about the 3.3, it's not really a pro or con. Other parts of your profile are unique too: athletic achievement in obscure sport (skeleton!?), coaching that sport, fostering kid.
If you were looking to apply R1 next year I would say take the GMAT again and shoot for 740, but for R2 this year I would say focus on your career goals pitch (why IB and why an MBA at Wharton will help).
Good luck!