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24 Feb 2016, 20:10
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Hi all. Thanks in advance for the evaluation. I'm trying to assess my odds of making it into a top five business school (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton tier) in the fall of 2017. Here are my stats.
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Profession: CPA, Big 4 auditor (primarily real estate, some healthcare) and will have completed my third year by summer of 2017
GMAT: 740
Education: BS in Econ/History (2013) and Master of Accountancy (2014) from Vanderbilt (3.5 GPA)
Why an MBA?: I've spent time honing my accounting background to pair with a strong set of critical thinking skills, and now I want to apply what I've learned in high-impact management situations (be it as a management consultant, a top executive at a major firm, or as the head of a dynamic and impactful startup venture).
White male, age 26 at time of admission, if that matters.
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My questions are as follows:
- My GMAT places me above the median for all schools, but I've only taken it once. Should I give it another shot and try for a 760+? Am I risking anything with that?
- My extracurriculars are limited post-college. Should I find a way to involve myself with a charity of some kind? I've also spent some time learning Mandarin, but have no fluency. Would that add value to a resume, and what level of proficiency would be needed to move the needle?
Thank you again for your help.
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Profession: CPA, Big 4 auditor (primarily real estate, some healthcare) and will have completed my third year by summer of 2017
GMAT: 740
Education: BS in Econ/History (2013) and Master of Accountancy (2014) from Vanderbilt (3.5 GPA)
Why an MBA?: I've spent time honing my accounting background to pair with a strong set of critical thinking skills, and now I want to apply what I've learned in high-impact management situations (be it as a management consultant, a top executive at a major firm, or as the head of a dynamic and impactful startup venture).
White male, age 26 at time of admission, if that matters.
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My questions are as follows:
- My GMAT places me above the median for all schools, but I've only taken it once. Should I give it another shot and try for a 760+? Am I risking anything with that?
- My extracurriculars are limited post-college. Should I find a way to involve myself with a charity of some kind? I've also spent some time learning Mandarin, but have no fluency. Would that add value to a resume, and what level of proficiency would be needed to move the needle?
Thank you again for your help.
25 Feb 2016, 00:07
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Thanks for posting your profile.
Your GMAT of 740 is indeed a good score especially if the Verbal and Quant breakdown meets your target schools' standards already. Thus, going from 740-760 does not add too much value.
Investing time and effort honing your Mandarin shows international orientation and open-minded ness, pursuing charity activities are more convincing if they are part or continuation of longer term passion or involvement, so choose one that can be linked to previous involvements or leadership activities.
Hope this helps!
Your GMAT of 740 is indeed a good score especially if the Verbal and Quant breakdown meets your target schools' standards already. Thus, going from 740-760 does not add too much value.
Investing time and effort honing your Mandarin shows international orientation and open-minded ness, pursuing charity activities are more convincing if they are part or continuation of longer term passion or involvement, so choose one that can be linked to previous involvements or leadership activities.
Hope this helps!
