Hey everyone,
Also looking for advice on target schools, are they even realistic? I know it likely depends on my GMAT, what will be needed for any consideration?
Age - 28 Male
Underrepresented minority
Educational Background
-B.A in International Relations, Econ focus. 2.79 GPA (apartment burned down, lost everything, additionally struggled first 2 years due to home issues), increasing over the years. 3.1 in Major
-Participated in Model United Nations, won conference awards including distinguished position paper, outstanding delegate at large international and domestic conferences
GMAT - N/A
Currently studying, taking in person Kaplan Prep Course prior to GMAT Test Date. Likely to take twice
Undergrad Extracurricular Activity
- Model United Nations, mentioned awards above
- Founding father of fraternity, first philanthropic director
- Tutored K-5 in Math, Science, History
- Paralegal intern (initially thought about law school in my first year)
Work Experience
Year 1 - Management Trainee at Fortune 500 company
Years 2-3 - Contracted Data Analyst at Fortune 100 company (tech)
Years 3-5 Most recent 2 years in Product Management at Fortune 1000 company (tech, well known), 5 promotions in 2 years (2 in QA, 3 in PM)
Short-Term Post-MBA Goal
1- Product Strategy
2- Leadership, managerial role in Product Management
Letters of Recommendation
1. Manager - PM
2. Senior Director - PM
Target Schools
-UC Davis
-USC
-Indiana
-Carnegie Melon
-UC Berkeley
Thanks in advance. I hope you are all well and enjoying the holiday season.