Hello,
Could you help me out and evaluate my profile for applying Round 2 this Fall (January 2017)? Thanks!!
Work Experience:
- 3 years of work experience in March 2017
- Work for a healthcare consulting firm on hospital system financial improvement
- Have worked on 3 separate consulting projects thus far
- Promoted from Analyst to Associate after 2 years 4 months (promotion cycle is 6 months and this is right in line with solid performance)
- Received Spot Bonus for extraordinary work in November 2015 and April 2016 from 2 separate managers
- Direct supervising experience
Education:
- B.S. in Mathematics/Economics from UCLA; GPA = 3.2
GMAT:
-720 (Q49, V38), IR 6, AWA 6.0
Extra-curriculars:
- Peer mentor and career mentor for underprivileged students in my area in CA (starting Jan 2016)
- Online peer mentor for undergrad students searching for career advise and direction (starting July 2016)
- Social Coordinator at Consulting Firm to organize networking events with $4,500 budget (starting Jan 2016)
Why MBA?
To develop a better strategic understanding in business and learn about product development, which I will use in combination with my strong skill-set of project management, analytical driven decision making, and communication skills to pivot into a product management role at a Health and Wellness startup. In my essays, I will talk about my enjoyment of fitness and my goals to impact people positively, a change from a financial improvement focus.
Recommendations
1. Highlight my leadership in technical project management internally with my team and externally with the client, as well as ability to work with a team. Development opportunity in thinking high-level strategy on project
2. Highlight managing experience I had with a difficult supervising situation and growth as a leader, as well as strong work ethic. Mention development of as a supervisor/coach
Target Schools
1. Northwestern Kelogg
2. Berkeley Haas
3. Michigan Ross
4. UCLA Anderson
5. Texas McCombs
6. Emory Goizueta
Questions:
1. How does my profile currently fare compared to the competition for the highlighted schools?
2. What should be done to provide an extra-edge to my profile?
Would it be beneficial to have more work experience and apply Round 1 of next year?
Anything to add in the recommendation section?
Thank you!