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12 Oct 2019, 20:52
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Hi! I would appreciate any feedback on my prospects of getting into the schools I have listed below. I'm scheduled to take the GMAT next weekend, so I want to make sure I'm being realistic with my expectations given my mock exam scores are in 680-710 range. Also wondering if I should delay taking the GMAT to try to get my score up.
Background: African American, Female, 31
Undergrad: Business Management from a top ranked school, 3.65 GPA
Masters: Master's in Accounting from a top ranked school, 3.3 GPA
Certifications: CPA in California; Certified FP&A Professional (Association of Finance Professionals)
GMAT: TBD
Work experience:
3 years in external audit at one of the Big 4 firms
2 years internal audit at one of the major entertainment studios - International experience auditing in Europe (UK, France, Germany)
4 years progressive FP&A experience in one of the largest divisions of an entertainment/technology company with $11B annual revenue
- Promoted twice in 4 years (First Role: Sr. Analyst; Current Role: Sr. Manager)
- Currently manage 3 employees
- Selected to participate in numerous programs and leadership series' for high performing/high potential employees
- Reported directly to two of the C-level executives in my division (current role and a prior role - they will also be providing my letters of recommendation)
Other Experience: Active in a not-for-profit that provides scholarships to underrepresented students. Funds can be used towards anything educational (summer enrichment, after-school programs, college expenses, etc.)
Post MBA goals:
Short-Term: Finance, Strategy, & Analytics for a travel/experience-focused company
Long-Term: Entrepreneurship/Philanthropy related to providing international travel experiences to those who are less likely to get the opportunity to have those experiences
Schools:
Full-time: LBS (first choice), INSEAD
Part-time: Haas, Anderson, Marshall
Background: African American, Female, 31
Undergrad: Business Management from a top ranked school, 3.65 GPA
Masters: Master's in Accounting from a top ranked school, 3.3 GPA
Certifications: CPA in California; Certified FP&A Professional (Association of Finance Professionals)
GMAT: TBD
Work experience:
3 years in external audit at one of the Big 4 firms
2 years internal audit at one of the major entertainment studios - International experience auditing in Europe (UK, France, Germany)
4 years progressive FP&A experience in one of the largest divisions of an entertainment/technology company with $11B annual revenue
- Promoted twice in 4 years (First Role: Sr. Analyst; Current Role: Sr. Manager)
- Currently manage 3 employees
- Selected to participate in numerous programs and leadership series' for high performing/high potential employees
- Reported directly to two of the C-level executives in my division (current role and a prior role - they will also be providing my letters of recommendation)
Other Experience: Active in a not-for-profit that provides scholarships to underrepresented students. Funds can be used towards anything educational (summer enrichment, after-school programs, college expenses, etc.)
Post MBA goals:
Short-Term: Finance, Strategy, & Analytics for a travel/experience-focused company
Long-Term: Entrepreneurship/Philanthropy related to providing international travel experiences to those who are less likely to get the opportunity to have those experiences
Schools:
Full-time: LBS (first choice), INSEAD
Part-time: Haas, Anderson, Marshall
16 Oct 2019, 20:37
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I think you'll still have a shot at these schools even if, worse case, you land a 680. If you can get a 700+ of course that would be ideal, but you're coming from a demographic that's in demand at b-schools & you have strong work experience & those two factors will make them more willing to overlook a slightly lower GMAT (assuming strong essays & LORs of course!). LBS will be a bit more of a stretch with a 680 but you'll be solidly competitive at the PT programs.
Once you land your score feel free to reach out to us if you want to talk in more detail. If you email Claudia at claudia@admissionado.com she can set you up with a free consultation with one of our MBA consultants who can take a look at your resume & give you some more specific thoughts.
Once you land your score feel free to reach out to us if you want to talk in more detail. If you email Claudia at claudia@admissionado.com she can set you up with a free consultation with one of our MBA consultants who can take a look at your resume & give you some more specific thoughts.
