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Profile Evaluation Updated on: 20 May 2015, 16:52
Originally posted by Tex03 on 22 Nov 2014, 15:09.
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I'd really appreciate you taking the time to evaluate my profile.

- 710 GMAT (Q41/V46) Considering retake as I have done 46q, 48v on a GMATprep
- 2.9 GPA
- BA in Political Science with minor in Economics from Baylor University. Spurned the Naval Academy and Ivy League and walked on at Baylor. Eventually became a 3 year starter and Team Captain as a senior. Regrettably, this achievement came at the cost of a better GPA. Scored a 43 on the Wonderlic test prior to NFL draft, among the highest scores annually recorded. Earned a scholarship and finished career ranked in the all-time top 10 statistically for my position group at Baylor.
- Work Experience: 3 years playing professional football in the NFL and CFL, overcame potential career-ending back surgery in year 1. Last two years spent as a member of the United States Bobsled team, competed in the Sochi Olympic Trials. Currently working in business development at midstream oil and gas company that has been included in the Inc. 500 the past two years.
- Extracurricular Activity: Team representative for Baylor at the Big 12 Media Summit. Coached and trained a member of the 2014-2015 USA Bobsled National team, certified as a CSCS, the credential of choice for professional and collegiate strength coaches (in getting to where I did with football I developed an extensive knowledge of kinesiology, physiology and biomechanics). Volunteer work with local charity that provides physical training to young men recovering from substance abuse issues. Leader of couples Bible study at church. Married with 9 month old baby.
- Career goal: Get into oil and gas consulting, find a way to build a better mouse trap in that field.
- 28 year old male, white, born and raised in Texas

Target Schools:
- Harvard
- Stanford
- Columbia
- Kellogg
- Tuck
- Booth
-1 or 2 out of (Johnson, Darden, Fuqua)
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Hey hey,
Well, the NFL, huh? I've heard of that.

So, now normally, I would be like "Top 10 schools with a 2.9??? I don't think so..." that is IF it weren't for the fact that you played pro football. Which is a sort of X-factor for me. Meaning, let's assume you get your story straight, your goals make sense, your essays are passionate and your recs are top-notch, I think you would have a shot where normal candidates would not. But you know, have your backup plan juuust in case (let's say 2 out of those last 3 schools rather than one, yeah?)

Since you are already in the industry of your target, your goals make sense, just polish them up a bit (specific positions, with specific goals at specific firms) and you will be just fine.

I'd say in every app you write, take the opportunity to write a football/why my grades are so low essay, to be sure that is clear (and to exploit a bit your career :) )

Hope this helps,
Jon