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Hey guys, Im planning on doing and MBA in the future and Im looking for advice on how I could make my profile as strong as possible. Im Spanish and have studied in the UK so im not as knowledgeable on what US unis look for. Ideally I would like to go to MIT. A brief description of my profile:
Spanish
21 years old
GMAT 720 (But ill probably have to retake as it could expire before I apply)
Msc Finance LSE (No grade yet) (I received a merit based scholarship covering the whole cost from a private company)
Undergrad, top 10 uk, 1st class honours
No relevant work experience at the moment.
CFA Level 1 passed

Ideally I would like to work in consulting in the PE group or in IB. MBB preferable bc they'd cover the cost of an MBA which is something I really want to do. What could I do to add weight to my profile?

MyMBAPath · Answer

You are easily 4-5 years away from applying, which is good news as you will be able to accumulate the experience and accomplishments that every successful MBA candidate needs. While all schools have a different culture and way they define fit, there are overarching qualities they all look for - leadership, accomplishment, challenge, and growth. You can see what this all means, including some examples from successful MBA admits  here .

Admissionado · Answer

jppresa : A few things to consider: (1) Get some solid work experience. Something like 3-4 years would be solid. MBB would be a great option! (2) Retake the GMAT if it is going to expire before you apply. Since you already got a 720, I imagine you'll be in good shape to duplicate your score. Try to add 20 points. MIT will love that. (3) Build some strong extracurricular activities / community leadership inside or outside of work, wherever you land. MIT (and other top programs) want to see you can make a meaningful contribution beyond just showing up to work and doing a good job. (4) Get to know MIT (and other top programs) over time. Visit campus, attend events (virtually on in-person), talk to students/alumni/professors. You will want to do your research and have it known that you are passionate about the programs to which you apply. Please consider our Advanced Planning Program, which is geared at candidates who are months or years ahead of applying. We will go through your profile and help you build a plan to enhance it so you're in terrific shape for when you end up applying! Here is a link to learn more: https://admissionado.com/mba/mba-advanc ... g-program/

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey jppresa, It's great to hear that you have an impressive background with international exposure and a solid academic foundation from LSE . Your scholarships and CFA level 1 certification also add to your strong profile. However, when it comes to getting into top business schools for an MBA program, it's important to note that most schools require at least 2-3 years of work experience . But, don't let that discourage you! With your impressive GMAT score of 720 , you have a solid chance of getting into top schools with a bit of work experience under your belt. Additionally, gaining work experience and publishing research papers can further strengthen your profile. If your goal is to get into consulting or MBB firms in the near future, consider a Master's in Management program instead of an MBA . This can provide you with the necessary skills and experience to reach your career goals. However, keep in mind that these programs also require a certain amount of work experience. If you are targeting USA, then you can look at schools like: 1. Cornell 2. Michigan Ross 3. Northwestern Kellogg 4. Duke University 5. Georgetown If you are targeting Europe, then you can look at schools like: 1. London Business School 2. LSE 3. Imperial 4. HEC Paris 5. ISEAD 6. ESCP 7. IE Business School If you need more help, we'd be happy to setup a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target. You can setup a call via this link: https://bit.ly/3DSH5km

LemonEd · Answer

Hello

Your profile already has the makings of a great application for top business schools in the US.

* You have international experience
* You have a great GMAT score (you could always try and improve upon it)
* You have a strong undergrad brand and a masters from LSE

You haven't mentioned any extracurriculars. So that's one area you could work on.

The most important missing ingredient would be work experience though. You would need to work for at least 3 to 4 years before applying to top schools such as MIT. And make sure that your work experience is relevant/exciting.

You can also bolster your application by pursuing online courses in your field and working on independent projects.

All the best!

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Prashant Pinge, ISB '02
Founder & Principal Consultant, LemonEd
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