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06 Oct 2016, 19:40
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Hello Critical square experts,
I plan to apply for to business schools next year. I want to know which American B-Schools schools are realistic for me and how to compensate for my poor undergrad GPA. Thank you very much!
26, female, Indian, GMAT 720
Undergraduate degree: International Business at Top 20 UK University
Undergraduate GPA: 3.4 (poor scores in Stats and Economics the first two years, improved sharply in the next two years)
Postgraduate degree: International Development at Oxford/ Cambridge/ LSE
Postgraduate GPA: 3.7
Work experience:
1 year in HR Business Advisory at EY in London (between undergrad and postgrad degree)
1 year as management trainee with my family's manufacturing and export firm in India
1 year as HR People Manager with my family firm- implemented recruitment, compensation and employee relations changes that reduced employee turnover by 20%
1 year as Marketing Manager with my family firm- currently rebranding the firm and implementing a business development strategy focused on attracting new clients through LinkedIn and our new online store
Extracurricular activities:
I'm involved in several CSR initiatives for education of underprivileged Indian girls and I write articles on sustainable industrialisation & economic policy for a local business magazine.
Post MBA career goals: To return to my family business in a senior executive role and lead it to increased profitability and more advantageous market positioning
Target Schools: I'm not sure how high to aim. Would Columbia, NYU, UC Berkeley or UCLA be aiming too high? Could you suggest some alternatives if you think these are unrealistic for me? Thanks!
I plan to apply for to business schools next year. I want to know which American B-Schools schools are realistic for me and how to compensate for my poor undergrad GPA. Thank you very much!
26, female, Indian, GMAT 720
Undergraduate degree: International Business at Top 20 UK University
Undergraduate GPA: 3.4 (poor scores in Stats and Economics the first two years, improved sharply in the next two years)
Postgraduate degree: International Development at Oxford/ Cambridge/ LSE
Postgraduate GPA: 3.7
Work experience:
1 year in HR Business Advisory at EY in London (between undergrad and postgrad degree)
1 year as management trainee with my family's manufacturing and export firm in India
1 year as HR People Manager with my family firm- implemented recruitment, compensation and employee relations changes that reduced employee turnover by 20%
1 year as Marketing Manager with my family firm- currently rebranding the firm and implementing a business development strategy focused on attracting new clients through LinkedIn and our new online store
Extracurricular activities:
I'm involved in several CSR initiatives for education of underprivileged Indian girls and I write articles on sustainable industrialisation & economic policy for a local business magazine.
Post MBA career goals: To return to my family business in a senior executive role and lead it to increased profitability and more advantageous market positioning
Target Schools: I'm not sure how high to aim. Would Columbia, NYU, UC Berkeley or UCLA be aiming too high? Could you suggest some alternatives if you think these are unrealistic for me? Thanks!
31 Oct 2016, 13:49
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your information with us. I think you have a solid profile. Academics and work experience are aligned to tier 2 and some tier 1 schools. To break into the upper echelon of MBA programs, we really need to demonstrate leadership and find ways for you to stand out. The fact that you have an opportunity to lead a family business post MBA is interesting - but what do you envision yourself doing? At the moment, it sounds a bit generic. Sure profitability and growth is important, but it's almost understood to be a goal. Which aspects of an MBA are important for you? What role/function do you see yourself in at your family's company? At the moment, both CBS and Haas are on the fringe of stretch, but with the right story and framing I could see a strong application for those schools. If you'd like to discuss your story in more detail, we'd love to chat - feel free to sign up for a free consultation. Best of luck!
Thanks for sharing your information with us. I think you have a solid profile. Academics and work experience are aligned to tier 2 and some tier 1 schools. To break into the upper echelon of MBA programs, we really need to demonstrate leadership and find ways for you to stand out. The fact that you have an opportunity to lead a family business post MBA is interesting - but what do you envision yourself doing? At the moment, it sounds a bit generic. Sure profitability and growth is important, but it's almost understood to be a goal. Which aspects of an MBA are important for you? What role/function do you see yourself in at your family's company? At the moment, both CBS and Haas are on the fringe of stretch, but with the right story and framing I could see a strong application for those schools. If you'd like to discuss your story in more detail, we'd love to chat - feel free to sign up for a free consultation. Best of luck!
