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15 Jul 2009, 16:09
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Hi guys,
Thanks to anyone who takes a look and chimes in.
1) Basic demographic info: 24, female, US citizen
2) Educational Background: Political Science, 3.85 at a good liberal arts college, 720 (77% Quant, 95% Verbal)
3) Work experience: 2 years to date, 3 years at matriculation - 6 months in finance (then finance blew up...), 1.5 years in HR consulting. Do not expect promotions before school (there are several people here longer than I have and no promotions for them). No international experience, although have traveled internationally and have spent childhood in another country.
4) Extracurriculars: 1 main one - been doing marketing for alumni association since Fall 2008. Also mentor a middle-school child, but that's not super involved.
5) Short/Long term goals: Transition into brand management / marketing - have an interest in doing a stint at a traditional CPG (where marketing is the driver and not just a cost center) but also learning more about online and product marketing. Basically, I want to get out of consulting because I don't want to be an "adviser", I want to have operational experience and really drive the business. Also, I want a job where I can have some semblance of control over my schedule and time, and I don't see that in consulting.
Geographic preferences for CA (Nestle, Neutrogena, etc.) Eventually want to work abroad for a couple of years either in China or Latin America.
Why MBA: mainly, to career transition. I know I'm a young applicant, but an MBA is the right step for me right now - professionally and personally (by the time I graduate I'll be 27, then I can work for a couple more years and maybe start thinking about having a child). Of course, I won't put this "life reason" in the essays.
6) Schools: Kellogg (super-stretch), Duke, UCLA, Darden (sweet-spot/stretch), McCombs, USC, Kelley (likely? also hoping for some money).
How does my school list look? I might take away 1 or 2 (trying to apply to 6 in all), but that's my basic list. Are there schools I should look closer at?
Also, overall I just feel like I'm very... unexceptional. There's nothing that should keep me OUT, but nothing that screams take her IN either. I guess the essays are where I'll have to sparkle like a vampire.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks to anyone who takes a look and chimes in.
1) Basic demographic info: 24, female, US citizen
2) Educational Background: Political Science, 3.85 at a good liberal arts college, 720 (77% Quant, 95% Verbal)
3) Work experience: 2 years to date, 3 years at matriculation - 6 months in finance (then finance blew up...), 1.5 years in HR consulting. Do not expect promotions before school (there are several people here longer than I have and no promotions for them). No international experience, although have traveled internationally and have spent childhood in another country.
4) Extracurriculars: 1 main one - been doing marketing for alumni association since Fall 2008. Also mentor a middle-school child, but that's not super involved.
5) Short/Long term goals: Transition into brand management / marketing - have an interest in doing a stint at a traditional CPG (where marketing is the driver and not just a cost center) but also learning more about online and product marketing. Basically, I want to get out of consulting because I don't want to be an "adviser", I want to have operational experience and really drive the business. Also, I want a job where I can have some semblance of control over my schedule and time, and I don't see that in consulting.
Geographic preferences for CA (Nestle, Neutrogena, etc.) Eventually want to work abroad for a couple of years either in China or Latin America.
Why MBA: mainly, to career transition. I know I'm a young applicant, but an MBA is the right step for me right now - professionally and personally (by the time I graduate I'll be 27, then I can work for a couple more years and maybe start thinking about having a child). Of course, I won't put this "life reason" in the essays.
6) Schools: Kellogg (super-stretch), Duke, UCLA, Darden (sweet-spot/stretch), McCombs, USC, Kelley (likely? also hoping for some money).
How does my school list look? I might take away 1 or 2 (trying to apply to 6 in all), but that's my basic list. Are there schools I should look closer at?
Also, overall I just feel like I'm very... unexceptional. There's nothing that should keep me OUT, but nothing that screams take her IN either. I guess the essays are where I'll have to sparkle like a vampire.
Thanks everyone!
15 Jul 2009, 18:09
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My 2 cents
You are right about Kellogg being a stretch.If can get some leadership roles outside of your work,rest of the schools are do-able.
You might get some money at Kelley.Try Emory instead of Marshall if you want a good scholarship.
You are right about Kellogg being a stretch.If can get some leadership roles outside of your work,rest of the schools are do-able.
You might get some money at Kelley.Try Emory instead of Marshall if you want a good scholarship.
29 Jul 2009, 07:20
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I don't think the M7 schools are out of your reach. If you take a look at Kellog's incoming profile you're above the average in terms of GPA and GMAT. Also bschools are trying to become more diverse by taking more early career and female applicants, both of which you can work to your advantage. I do think your work experience and EC are on the weak side. I guess job experience it's hard to do something about but you can definitey try to get more involved in terms of ECs. Try to take on some leadership positions within the mentoring program or branch out and join some other non-profits/clubs. Come fall if you write some decent essays and get good recs and I think you'll stand a chance at the top bschools.
