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
sheesho
Hello All,
I would like to have my profile evaluated. I just took the GMAT in June and am ready to apply for business school in Fall 2019. Here is my information:
GMAT: 710 (50Q/34V/6 IR) Have not received my AWA score yet
GPA: ~ 3.37 (over a 3.5 my last year)
Degree: BA Economics, UCLA. Transfer GPA - 3.8
Experience: 2 years as an analyst at a real estate investment company(1 year at current firm). Work in both acquisitions (acquired 3 hotels for $150mm since I started) and asset management (6 of our current hotels, and 135 hotels for a third party). Had previous internship experience in PWM.
Extracurricular: Over 700 hours working as a volunteer at the local hospital, as a tutor, and as a coach for middle school children. No experience in professional leadership/managerial roles. Was a member of Ski and Snowboard team in college. Mentor a student at UCLA. High School Valedictorian.
Background: Indian (born and raised in California). 25 years old. Typical middle class story for a kid in Orange County.
What I want from business school: First, I would like to work in finance, either in real estate acquisitions, PWM, or VC/PE. I would like to gain both the professional and personal skills that business school can provide. Finally, I need a change in my life.
Letters of Rec: Plan on asking my CIO and an Associate at my current company for my two recommendations. I also have my previous employer in case. Do not have a professor at UCLA I can ask since I did not spend a lot of time in office hours.
Other: The one issue which will make things difficult is that I was accused of cheating in college. I received academic probation and I'm sure I will have to discuss what happened. I would like some feedback whether this is a automatic red flag. It was a mistake and I've grown from it, but I am sure it will leave a mark.
Thank You,