Profile evaluation

Dear admission consultants

I need objective feedbacks about my profile. My aim is to enter a school such as Chicago Booth. I like Chicago Booth because it is a finance school with a great culture. Also, the intellectual aspect of school seems fit most to my present self.

My main weakness is 2.8 GPA.

I am a native Thai guy (No LGBT) who relied on Thai education system. I entered international program at Chulalongkorn University, one of the top business schools in Thailand. In the first year, I devoted all my time to practice music to join national big band, so I got 2.2 because of extracurricular activities and language barrier. I committed more than 30 hours per week to secure the guitarist position of this band. I got D in statistic and English writing classes because I focused on musical activities. I improved my GPA from 2.2 to 3.3 in the fourth year, in which I studied the most advance class. I got top score in some classes such as marketing and business strategy. Throughout second to fourth year, I committed about 20 hours per week to practice music with my band. My band played in national televised concerts and several concerts in Thai Red Cross events. I led my band to complete my music album. People I encountered (Professional musicians with awards in Thailand) love my songs and encourage me to become a pop singer. My goal is to develop business knowledge, so I don't become a full time musician. I wrote musical theme essay in this year, but failed to convince admission committees.

My GMAT 750 (q50, v41, ir6, away 4.5)

Because of my upward academic performance, I am motivated to get above 700 GMAT. With the right preparation, I scored 750 last year. However, I applied to Kellogg this year and get a ding.(2.5 years work experience at Big 4 accounting firm in my country, with senior associate auditor job title)

My work experience
After the rejection, I plan to work in my firm for another 2 years and get a CPA. I will take a secondment (Audit) in HK or SG office to develop international experience. If it is necessary to improve my profile, I will transfer to TS department.

GOAL
After the MBA program, I want to work for top investment banking in US, Hong Kong or Singapore to develop expertise in finance. Then, I want to transfer back to my firm in deals department to get a fast promotion. (Not many opportunities in investment banking is available in my country though) Then, I plan to establish an investment banking and advisory shop in my country, with the goal to transform the platform with new innovation and expand offices to other Asia Pacific countries.

I want to ask whether I need to develop alternative transcript. Would UCLA extension or HBX core be a better idea than taking MS finance in my country? What is the most effective way to deal with my weakness.

Sorry for some typos.

I want to know how to address all my weaknesses. All suggestions are welcome.

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