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chaoswithin
13 Feb 2011, 17:11
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Hi, I am a 27 year old Asian male based in southern California looking to apply in the fall of 2011 for 2012 start.
I graduated from top 3 mechanical engineering school with 3.29 GPA. I transferred to that school from a community college. My GMAT is 690 (Q44,V36 I think) and will retake in one week.
I have worked at very small mechanical engineering company for almost 4 years. No promotions as it is a very young company with small number of employees.
I don't have any EC activity post graduation, but have served in a leadership position in a campus Christian organization before graduation.
I have passed 2 levels of CFA. I am eligible to sit for a professional engineer exam in California if that could help my application in any ways.
Post MBA, I want to get into fixed income analysis, securities analysis, or investment banking.
Which schools can I target?
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
EDIT: I have no geographical preference. I am willing to travel anywhere that could offer me the best education/experience.
I graduated from top 3 mechanical engineering school with 3.29 GPA. I transferred to that school from a community college. My GMAT is 690 (Q44,V36 I think) and will retake in one week.
I have worked at very small mechanical engineering company for almost 4 years. No promotions as it is a very young company with small number of employees.
I don't have any EC activity post graduation, but have served in a leadership position in a campus Christian organization before graduation.
I have passed 2 levels of CFA. I am eligible to sit for a professional engineer exam in California if that could help my application in any ways.
Post MBA, I want to get into fixed income analysis, securities analysis, or investment banking.
Which schools can I target?
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
EDIT: I have no geographical preference. I am willing to travel anywhere that could offer me the best education/experience.
14 Feb 2011, 10:33
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hi there, chaoswithin
You're more or less a traditional applicant. Asian, engineering, wanting to head into ibanking.
When you retake your GMAT, study hard and try your best to get a 720+ score.
If you have that score, I'd recommend Wharton, Booth, and UCLA. Wharton and Booth have, undoubtedly, the best access into investment banking. UCLA is more known for its finance field. There are a lot of other schools that will fit the criteria and basically all to 8 schools (H/S/W, Tuck, Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, and Sloan) will get you to where you want go, as long as you're willing to do the legwork. Schools beyond the top 8 but within the top 16 will give you the opportunity as well, but just a tad bit slimmer chance. Reading from what you've posted, you will really need to try to standout and convince the AdComs why you're deserving to enter their class. Another post-undergrad certificate won't really help you here (but if it's your passion to take it, go for it!). There are a few things that are going against you - your GPA, no EC, and sub-700 GMAT score. Since your GPA is set, the only variable factor here is your GMAT. And to compensate for a lower GPA, try your best to get as high of a GMAT score as possible. If you're gearing for round 3, you're too late for EC now. If you're gearing up for next year, look for some things outside of work that you can be involved in. There are a lot of EC opportunities, but I'd just look at one and give it your best effort. Remember - you don't want to come across as a person who's just trying to beef up your resume/experience by going out to do ECs. Find something that you genuinely care about and sign up for it. This way, you'll enjoy what you're doing and you can better convey that in your essays and interviews.
You're more or less a traditional applicant. Asian, engineering, wanting to head into ibanking.
When you retake your GMAT, study hard and try your best to get a 720+ score.
If you have that score, I'd recommend Wharton, Booth, and UCLA. Wharton and Booth have, undoubtedly, the best access into investment banking. UCLA is more known for its finance field. There are a lot of other schools that will fit the criteria and basically all to 8 schools (H/S/W, Tuck, Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, and Sloan) will get you to where you want go, as long as you're willing to do the legwork. Schools beyond the top 8 but within the top 16 will give you the opportunity as well, but just a tad bit slimmer chance. Reading from what you've posted, you will really need to try to standout and convince the AdComs why you're deserving to enter their class. Another post-undergrad certificate won't really help you here (but if it's your passion to take it, go for it!). There are a few things that are going against you - your GPA, no EC, and sub-700 GMAT score. Since your GPA is set, the only variable factor here is your GMAT. And to compensate for a lower GPA, try your best to get as high of a GMAT score as possible. If you're gearing for round 3, you're too late for EC now. If you're gearing up for next year, look for some things outside of work that you can be involved in. There are a lot of EC opportunities, but I'd just look at one and give it your best effort. Remember - you don't want to come across as a person who's just trying to beef up your resume/experience by going out to do ECs. Find something that you genuinely care about and sign up for it. This way, you'll enjoy what you're doing and you can better convey that in your essays and interviews.
chaoswithin
21 Feb 2011, 15:28
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@bakfed
Thank you for your advice. I sat for the GMAT again last Saturday and got a 740 (unofficial). Will taking on a leadership position at a large church help my application in terms of EC? Will sitting for and passing CFA Level 3 add some strength as well?
Thank you very much for your help.
Thank you for your advice. I sat for the GMAT again last Saturday and got a 740 (unofficial). Will taking on a leadership position at a large church help my application in terms of EC? Will sitting for and passing CFA Level 3 add some strength as well?
Thank you very much for your help.
