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I am looking for some guidance on where I might be a competitive applicant. Many thanks for your help in advance.
English M 29
GMAT - 740 (49 / 41)
Undergrad - BA Economics SEC School - GPA 2.3 (Multi Fs)
Work Experience : (2 promotions in 3.5 years / 1 individual award / all in London)
- 18 months as an associate in Ops at an Asset Manager
- 1 year as an Assistant Vice President in Internal Strategy at a Bulge Bracket IB
- 1 year as a Vice President Global Product Manager in Analytics at the same BB IVB
ECs:
2 years of professional rugby in Europe before university
During college: club rugby team, VP & Treasurer for rugby team. Worked 30hrs/wk for a family business (defense contractor)
Post college: local youth rugby team coach, Arts & Culture Network board member (work organization)
GPA Mitigation: No drama, simply didnt realize the value of education at that point in my life and focused too much on rugby, work and other ECs. I am the first in my family to graduate from high school and simply wasn't prepared for college. I have an alternate transcript of 4 courses of a quantative nature all with As.
English M 29
GMAT - 740 (49 / 41)
Undergrad - BA Economics SEC School - GPA 2.3 (Multi Fs)
Work Experience : (2 promotions in 3.5 years / 1 individual award / all in London)
- 18 months as an associate in Ops at an Asset Manager
- 1 year as an Assistant Vice President in Internal Strategy at a Bulge Bracket IB
- 1 year as a Vice President Global Product Manager in Analytics at the same BB IVB
ECs:
2 years of professional rugby in Europe before university
During college: club rugby team, VP & Treasurer for rugby team. Worked 30hrs/wk for a family business (defense contractor)
Post college: local youth rugby team coach, Arts & Culture Network board member (work organization)
GPA Mitigation: No drama, simply didnt realize the value of education at that point in my life and focused too much on rugby, work and other ECs. I am the first in my family to graduate from high school and simply wasn't prepared for college. I have an alternate transcript of 4 courses of a quantative nature all with As.
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29 Jul 2014, 16:04
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Davis, you have an impressive profile. Your work experience, ECs and GMAT score make you competitive for any top school. Your complimentary course work and good GMAT score should be sufficient enough for adcom to convince that you have the analytical/quant skills to deal with the coursework.
Given your experience, I assume that your post-MBA career goal is PE/VC or IB. If that's the case, then you should apply to LBS, Booth, Columbia and Wharton as your top choices. Choose a couple of safety schools beyond M7 for hedging your risks.
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davis98,
Your successful career, professional rugby story, GMAT score, and alternative transcript will go a long way toward mitigating your GPA. I suggest writing an optional essay focusing not on the 'value of education' angle but on the 'first in the family' material and the amount of time your rugby and work required. I think you could be competitive at UK programs like Oxford and Cambridge (and below) and at US programs I recommend spreading your odds by applying to a range of schools, e.g., Duke, Cornell, Michigan, Darden etc.
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/outcomes
Your successful career, professional rugby story, GMAT score, and alternative transcript will go a long way toward mitigating your GPA. I suggest writing an optional essay focusing not on the 'value of education' angle but on the 'first in the family' material and the amount of time your rugby and work required. I think you could be competitive at UK programs like Oxford and Cambridge (and below) and at US programs I recommend spreading your odds by applying to a range of schools, e.g., Duke, Cornell, Michigan, Darden etc.
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/outcomes
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