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01 Dec 2015, 10:22
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Hello all,
New to this forum but wanted to introduce my situation briefly (or perhaps not so briefly). I attended Pepperdine University on a tennis scholarship where I majored in Business Administration. For those that don't know, Pepperdine has a very storied tennis program (one of only 7 or 8 schools to win a national title). I had a very successful athletic career there (3 time all american, team captain, conference player of the year etc, ranked 11 in the nation in singles and 8 in doubles at one point). Tennis was always the career I wanted to pursue.
In part due to naivety/being a bit of a dreamer I chose to attend Pepperdine as they were the top team in the country when I was being recruited despite having numerous opportunities to attend better academic schools. I was so intent on succeeding as a tennis player that I somewhat put school on the back burner and finished with a 2.99 GPA. However, this isn't what worries me. After graduation, I pursued a career in professional tennis, reaching 499 in the world within months before a string of injuries cut me down for two years. I have represented my country numerous times in Davis Cup (and I finally decided recently that I want to pursue an MBA. I have done part time work for my father who works in reverse osmosis plants (Business side of things) as well as helping my brother with the creation of his two mobile apps (media). I am in the process of starting my own business now (ergonomic furniture for school children promoting an active learning environment). I have yet to take the GMAT, but I will devote the next three months to it with the hope of getting above 720 and aiming for a Fall 2017 admission (by which time I will be 28). I guess with my rambling I am just wondering what sort of chances I have at top US programs (as I know those are the ones that tend to prefer younger applicants).
I hope you all take the time to read this and offer whatever input you can. I have had one foot in the door and the other out of it for too long and am now looking to fully pursue my career in business.
Sorry for the long post.
BB
New to this forum but wanted to introduce my situation briefly (or perhaps not so briefly). I attended Pepperdine University on a tennis scholarship where I majored in Business Administration. For those that don't know, Pepperdine has a very storied tennis program (one of only 7 or 8 schools to win a national title). I had a very successful athletic career there (3 time all american, team captain, conference player of the year etc, ranked 11 in the nation in singles and 8 in doubles at one point). Tennis was always the career I wanted to pursue.
In part due to naivety/being a bit of a dreamer I chose to attend Pepperdine as they were the top team in the country when I was being recruited despite having numerous opportunities to attend better academic schools. I was so intent on succeeding as a tennis player that I somewhat put school on the back burner and finished with a 2.99 GPA. However, this isn't what worries me. After graduation, I pursued a career in professional tennis, reaching 499 in the world within months before a string of injuries cut me down for two years. I have represented my country numerous times in Davis Cup (and I finally decided recently that I want to pursue an MBA. I have done part time work for my father who works in reverse osmosis plants (Business side of things) as well as helping my brother with the creation of his two mobile apps (media). I am in the process of starting my own business now (ergonomic furniture for school children promoting an active learning environment). I have yet to take the GMAT, but I will devote the next three months to it with the hope of getting above 720 and aiming for a Fall 2017 admission (by which time I will be 28). I guess with my rambling I am just wondering what sort of chances I have at top US programs (as I know those are the ones that tend to prefer younger applicants).
I hope you all take the time to read this and offer whatever input you can. I have had one foot in the door and the other out of it for too long and am now looking to fully pursue my career in business.
Sorry for the long post.
BB
02 Dec 2015, 09:28
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Welcome to GMAT Club!
Athletes always have a strong profile among business schools. For one part, it is extremely difficult to get really good in sports and getting a good ranking/results indicates that one has ability to focus, work hard, and persevere. These are the qualities you will need to survive the first year and get the most out of daunting curriculum, recruiting, self-doubt, and soul-searching all done during the first semester of BSchool.
So, in terms what you have shared, I think you have a very strong chance/opportunity. The work history/track record is something that will need attention and you will need to be mindful when you present your story. It is one thing to say I was professional athlete and now want to transition to business world and going for an MBA. It is a bit different to apply after a transition - you will have to show progress/growth and since you have been dabbling in a few things without a laser focus you have had in Tennis, it may make adcom doubt your maturity and readiness to be committed to the career and to be a proud alumni who can easily find a job (one reason top schools have such good employment numbers is that they admit very employable applicants. It is a chicken-egg cycle but I am digressing here. In any case, your resume and work focus will need some help as well as the always-present question of - Why MBA? You will need to have a good answer to that.
Hope this helps. Again, welcome to GMAT Club and Good Luck!
Best Regards,
BB
Athletes always have a strong profile among business schools. For one part, it is extremely difficult to get really good in sports and getting a good ranking/results indicates that one has ability to focus, work hard, and persevere. These are the qualities you will need to survive the first year and get the most out of daunting curriculum, recruiting, self-doubt, and soul-searching all done during the first semester of BSchool.
So, in terms what you have shared, I think you have a very strong chance/opportunity. The work history/track record is something that will need attention and you will need to be mindful when you present your story. It is one thing to say I was professional athlete and now want to transition to business world and going for an MBA. It is a bit different to apply after a transition - you will have to show progress/growth and since you have been dabbling in a few things without a laser focus you have had in Tennis, it may make adcom doubt your maturity and readiness to be committed to the career and to be a proud alumni who can easily find a job (one reason top schools have such good employment numbers is that they admit very employable applicants. It is a chicken-egg cycle but I am digressing here. In any case, your resume and work focus will need some help as well as the always-present question of - Why MBA? You will need to have a good answer to that.
Hope this helps. Again, welcome to GMAT Club and Good Luck!
Best Regards,
BB
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02 Dec 2015, 11:16
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I really appreciate your response. Will definitely work on filling the holes in my resume. I feel a little pressured to apply sooner rather than later as I know the US has a lower average for applicants, but will take what you said into consideration.
