Background
Work experience:
1. 1.5 years Big 4 in the Audit Practice (Financial statement audit, control testing, leading small teams)
2. 2.5 years auto OEM, aka GM/Ford/Chrysler (Internal Audit rotational program, leading audits of various functions such as Manufacturing, Finance, Purchasing, etc.; position included an international rotation; this position is seen as an exclusive opportunity in the company and is predominantly filled with MBA grads incl. UM Ross; quarterly presentations to VP's and annually to CEO)
Extra curriculars:
- Founder - Immigration Acclimatization program, assisting 1st. gen immigrants such as myself to adjust to the US culture and daily life
- Head coach - Youth boys soccer team
- Competitive Powerlifter - placed 1st in State Competition in respective weight class
Undergrad school/major:
- Local State University, BS in Accounting, 3.75 GPA
Other education/coursework:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
Race/nationality:
- European, 1st generation immigrant and 1st generation college/high school grad
- Sex: Male
Stats
- GMAT Score (include breakdown!):
GRE: 168V/161Q (converts to 700 GMAT)
- Undergrad GPA:
3.75MBA Info
- Goal of MBA: Consulting
- Target schools: I am open to feedback, however I will shotgun applications to: Booth, Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, Yale, Ross, Fuqua, Stern, Darden, and Cornell.
I know 10 schools seems absurd, but I have a good deal of time to prepare the applications, and because of the rotational nature of my position I have access to numerous individuals that would be qualified to write my LOR.
I plan to frame my goal as a desire to to work in client-service, with an operational focus. I have worked client-service, focused on Financial Statements; I have worked in industry, focused on Operations -- working in consulting is the perfect bridge of my experience.
What are your thoughts overall on my plan? I believe my weakest point is my GRE, but I am hoping the rest of my application makes up for it. I also fully intend to hire an Admissions Consultant to iron out any application kinks.