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What’s in it for you- Live Profile Evaluation Chat Session with Jenifer Turtschanow, CEO, ARINGO. Come with your details prepared and ARINGO will share insights! Pre-MBA Role/Industry, YOE, Exam Score, C/GPA, ECs Post-MBA Role/ Industry & School List.
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22 May 2011, 10:22
Kudos
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Hi Alex,
I plan to apply for the Sept 2012 MBA and I want to know your opinion regarding my profile. To be honest, I don't have a unique profile, in fact mine is pretty normal and as much as I want to work it out, I don't have the luxury of time as I am already in my 30's. But despite the age matter, I refuse to make it as an obstacle to achieve my goals. I know myself and I am certain that I need a MBA to further my career goals. My target schools are Wharton, Chicago Booth, NYU, Kellogg, HBS. Here is my profile:
Bio: turning 31 at the end of year, Female, Filipino
GMAT: still reviewing, plans to take end of Aug, target is 700+
Undergrad: BS in Accountancy in the Philippines (okay student, but our program is really rigorous, only 10% graduates at the end of the year)
Profession: CPA (Philippines)
Work Experience:
Philippines: Accountant - 4 years, with 3 years in a Large Manufacturing Firm listed in the Singapore Stock Exchange, promoted to Senior Accountant after 2 years.
Dubai, UAE: Finance Specialist – Almost 2 years in a Japanese Multinational Digital Imaging Company
Finance Specialist – Current job, almost 2 years in a Multinational Software Company (Largest in the World)
Extra Curricular Activities: Philippine Institute of CPA, member (I know this does not count)
Goals:
Short term – Management Consulting
Long Term – Corporate position doing Financial Market Stategy/Development or CFO, considering entrepreneurship (i love the internet, i have a thing for design, rock/indie music, lifestyle) and leading/doing sustainable development projects (Micro Finance) or teaming up with a non profit org for development in the rural areas of Mindanao, where I was born and raised, in the Philippines.
I really have nothing to offer except my maturity, determination and 8 years of work experience where half of that is in a multi cultural environment. I actually planned for a safer route - get a Masters in Accounting at UIUC, take the CPA Board, hopefully land a managerial position and then eventually get an EMBA. But I knew from the start, I wanted a MBA and whole 2 year experience. I think I'll learn a lot and will be more equipped for my future goals.
I also did not include any European B-Schools because I think the global opportunity is not that great compared the US MBA. And I would like to work in the US eventually to experience it as most of my colleagues/bosses in Dubai are Europeans. It would be interesting to experience working with another culture. I think this is also viable for my future goals.
So I guess that's it. I turned out to be a big dreamer and a risk taker after always taking the safe side. And with that, I would like to know your opinion regarding my profile.
Thanks in advance.
Irene
I plan to apply for the Sept 2012 MBA and I want to know your opinion regarding my profile. To be honest, I don't have a unique profile, in fact mine is pretty normal and as much as I want to work it out, I don't have the luxury of time as I am already in my 30's. But despite the age matter, I refuse to make it as an obstacle to achieve my goals. I know myself and I am certain that I need a MBA to further my career goals. My target schools are Wharton, Chicago Booth, NYU, Kellogg, HBS. Here is my profile:
Bio: turning 31 at the end of year, Female, Filipino
GMAT: still reviewing, plans to take end of Aug, target is 700+
Undergrad: BS in Accountancy in the Philippines (okay student, but our program is really rigorous, only 10% graduates at the end of the year)
Profession: CPA (Philippines)
Work Experience:
Philippines: Accountant - 4 years, with 3 years in a Large Manufacturing Firm listed in the Singapore Stock Exchange, promoted to Senior Accountant after 2 years.
Dubai, UAE: Finance Specialist – Almost 2 years in a Japanese Multinational Digital Imaging Company
Finance Specialist – Current job, almost 2 years in a Multinational Software Company (Largest in the World)
Extra Curricular Activities: Philippine Institute of CPA, member (I know this does not count)
Goals:
Short term – Management Consulting
Long Term – Corporate position doing Financial Market Stategy/Development or CFO, considering entrepreneurship (i love the internet, i have a thing for design, rock/indie music, lifestyle) and leading/doing sustainable development projects (Micro Finance) or teaming up with a non profit org for development in the rural areas of Mindanao, where I was born and raised, in the Philippines.
I really have nothing to offer except my maturity, determination and 8 years of work experience where half of that is in a multi cultural environment. I actually planned for a safer route - get a Masters in Accounting at UIUC, take the CPA Board, hopefully land a managerial position and then eventually get an EMBA. But I knew from the start, I wanted a MBA and whole 2 year experience. I think I'll learn a lot and will be more equipped for my future goals.
I also did not include any European B-Schools because I think the global opportunity is not that great compared the US MBA. And I would like to work in the US eventually to experience it as most of my colleagues/bosses in Dubai are Europeans. It would be interesting to experience working with another culture. I think this is also viable for my future goals.
So I guess that's it. I turned out to be a big dreamer and a risk taker after always taking the safe side. And with that, I would like to know your opinion regarding my profile.
Thanks in advance.
Irene
23 May 2011, 09:07
Kudos
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I think with solid execution on your written apps and interview (and judging from your post, I'm confident you can absolutely do that), you have enough of a shot at the schools you listed that they're all worth a shot. HBS is the only one that is going to be a long shot because they really care about age (only about 1% of the class is 30 or older, and they tend to be non-traditional/non-corporate types like military officers, nonprofit, physicians, etc). The other schools also care about age to some degree, but not to the same extreme.
Also, given where you're at in your career (you seem to have a rock solid professional career so far), it looks like it's only worth going to a top 16 school at this point, and it seems like you feel that way too given your school choices. Just know that if you're only targeting the top 16, there's a possibility that you won't get into any. But then again, you don't need an MBA at this point either. Yes, an MBA is often the entryway into a mgmt consulting job, but most people who go into consulting don't last or stay beyond 2 years anyhow and end up back in industry. With your long-term (or even medium-term?) goals, you can get there anyhow without an MBA or consulting.
Also, given where you're at in your career (you seem to have a rock solid professional career so far), it looks like it's only worth going to a top 16 school at this point, and it seems like you feel that way too given your school choices. Just know that if you're only targeting the top 16, there's a possibility that you won't get into any. But then again, you don't need an MBA at this point either. Yes, an MBA is often the entryway into a mgmt consulting job, but most people who go into consulting don't last or stay beyond 2 years anyhow and end up back in industry. With your long-term (or even medium-term?) goals, you can get there anyhow without an MBA or consulting.
23 May 2011, 11:09
Kudos
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Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for the evaluation. I really appreciate it. My confidence just sky rocketed because for a while, I was unsure if my target schools were realistic given my age and profile. Nonetheless, I will work harder on my GMAT and my written apps. I hope I wil be convincing enough to be admitted in any of the top schools.
As for management consulting, I've thought of it before but always kept it aside thinking that I lack the ability and knowledge to pursue it as a career. Most of the people I know and read about went to graduate school at some point in their career. This is also one of the reasons why I want to get an MBA. Nevertheless, I will keep your advise in mind
Thanks again and I hope you have a good day!
Thank you so much for the evaluation. I really appreciate it. My confidence just sky rocketed because for a while, I was unsure if my target schools were realistic given my age and profile. Nonetheless, I will work harder on my GMAT and my written apps. I hope I wil be convincing enough to be admitted in any of the top schools.
As for management consulting, I've thought of it before but always kept it aside thinking that I lack the ability and knowledge to pursue it as a career. Most of the people I know and read about went to graduate school at some point in their career. This is also one of the reasons why I want to get an MBA. Nevertheless, I will keep your advise in mind
Thanks again and I hope you have a good day!
