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GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40
14 May 2018, 16:34
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Hi team,
Just seeking someone to give me some thoughts on my profile below.
Race: Asian-American Male
GMAT: 720 (Q49, V40), should I retake this? I think I have a relatively good chance at getting a 730/740.
GPA: 3.3
Undergrad: Ivy League School, major in a Social Science major.
Current Job: Securities Sales & Trading at a major US bank (Front Office Role), not BB, but major US bank.
International Exposure: Study abroad program and have travelled to over 18+ countries on 4 continents.
Extracurriculars: Mentoring at elite NYC high school (I am an alumni), Alumni Interviewer for undergraduate admissions, Food bank volunteer, Arts Museum Patron
Motivations: Industry shift to consulting (MBB) or tech related role, develop core business competencies (never had formal training in college). Ultimately looking to network and transition to a role that requires problem solving, strategic thinking, and has the potential to be 'impactful'.
Timeframe: Applying Summer/Fall 2018 (Round 1) for admission Fall 2019 to some of the target schools below (3-4).
Target Schools: Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, Wharton, Booth, Stern, Sloan
Questions are:
Are these realistic targets? What can I do to strengthen my application? As of now, I'm in preliminary brainstorming mode and selecting schools that I'm interested in / willing to pay for. Should I try to retake my GMAT or is it 'good enough'?
Thanks all! Will certainly be utilizing mbaMissions' free consultation as well and am strongly considering employing your services.
Just seeking someone to give me some thoughts on my profile below.
Race: Asian-American Male
GMAT: 720 (Q49, V40), should I retake this? I think I have a relatively good chance at getting a 730/740.
GPA: 3.3
Undergrad: Ivy League School, major in a Social Science major.
Current Job: Securities Sales & Trading at a major US bank (Front Office Role), not BB, but major US bank.
International Exposure: Study abroad program and have travelled to over 18+ countries on 4 continents.
Extracurriculars: Mentoring at elite NYC high school (I am an alumni), Alumni Interviewer for undergraduate admissions, Food bank volunteer, Arts Museum Patron
Motivations: Industry shift to consulting (MBB) or tech related role, develop core business competencies (never had formal training in college). Ultimately looking to network and transition to a role that requires problem solving, strategic thinking, and has the potential to be 'impactful'.
Timeframe: Applying Summer/Fall 2018 (Round 1) for admission Fall 2019 to some of the target schools below (3-4).
Target Schools: Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, Wharton, Booth, Stern, Sloan
Questions are:
Are these realistic targets? What can I do to strengthen my application? As of now, I'm in preliminary brainstorming mode and selecting schools that I'm interested in / willing to pay for. Should I try to retake my GMAT or is it 'good enough'?
Thanks all! Will certainly be utilizing mbaMissions' free consultation as well and am strongly considering employing your services.
15 May 2018, 09:52
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Hi there - thanks for writing! It looks like you have some solid work experience (how many years?) and good extracurriculars. Regarding the GMAT - while a 720 is solid and a 49 quant is very good, given that you're applying from a competitive demographic (Asian-American in finance) and have a GPA that's slightly below average for the top MBA programs, I think it's a good idea for you to retake it, especially if you feel that a 730/740 is realistic for you.
I think that your target schools make sense, particularly if you can raise that GMAT. However, to diversify your list, I would consider adding a couple of schools to your list that are still top programs and of genuine interest to you, but have a slightly higher acceptance rate (for example, Duke Fuqua comes to mind). In any case, in order to maximize your chances, ensure that you fully communicate your professional and personal impact (not just your responsibilities) on your resume and application and make a strong case for why each program is a strong fit for you (which will require thoroughly researching the programs and speaking with multiple students/alumni at each). Additionally, do some more reflection on your career goals so that you can articulate WHY you want to go into consulting next and why a career in strategic problem solving speaks to you - AdComs want to learn about not only WHAT you want to do post-MBA but also, what DRIVES you.
I hope that helps a bit! Glad to hear you're thinking about connecting with mbaMission - I'm more than happy to chat further, so feel free to sign up for the consultation with me.
Best,
Nisha
I think that your target schools make sense, particularly if you can raise that GMAT. However, to diversify your list, I would consider adding a couple of schools to your list that are still top programs and of genuine interest to you, but have a slightly higher acceptance rate (for example, Duke Fuqua comes to mind). In any case, in order to maximize your chances, ensure that you fully communicate your professional and personal impact (not just your responsibilities) on your resume and application and make a strong case for why each program is a strong fit for you (which will require thoroughly researching the programs and speaking with multiple students/alumni at each). Additionally, do some more reflection on your career goals so that you can articulate WHY you want to go into consulting next and why a career in strategic problem solving speaks to you - AdComs want to learn about not only WHAT you want to do post-MBA but also, what DRIVES you.
I hope that helps a bit! Glad to hear you're thinking about connecting with mbaMission - I'm more than happy to chat further, so feel free to sign up for the consultation with me.
Best,
Nisha
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jc2586
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Schools: Tuck '22 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40
15 May 2018, 11:44
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Thanks Nisha! mbaMissionNishaT Super helpful. Appreciate your insight. So in your eyes getting an extra +10/20 on the GMAT is going to move the needle quite a bit? Just trying to determine whether it’s worth rolling the dice again.
Agreed, some introspection will be needed over the next few months but ultimately are the schools above realistic given present credentials? And I have been working for 4 years and 5 by the time I start next year.
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Agreed, some introspection will be needed over the next few months but ultimately are the schools above realistic given present credentials? And I have been working for 4 years and 5 by the time I start next year.
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