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09 Jun 2019, 19:58
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Hello,
Looking to get a profile evaluation for applications in the 2019-2020 cycle:
My target schools are below. What do you think are realistic expectations? Do you think my work experience and college GPA will hold me back?
Thank you!!
Looking to get a profile evaluation for applications in the 2019-2020 cycle:
- 30 year-old female, Southeast Asian.
- Spent early childhood in a poor Southeast Asian country (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), but now am a US citizen.
- GMAT 730 - I haven't taken it yet, but my practice tests are all in that range
- 3.3 GPA - Finance/accounting major from well known state school that has a top accounting program (think UIUC, UT Austin, UW-Madison, etc.). Master's degree from the same place
- 9 years of work experience in various roles ranging from 1-3 years each, first in the the midwest and and most recently in Silicon Valley where I live now
- Most recently moved to the Bay Area where I worked as the lead / sole accountant at a startup. Built a lot of processes from scratch that didn't exist before I was there
My target schools are below. What do you think are realistic expectations? Do you think my work experience and college GPA will hold me back?
- HBS
- Stanford
- Sloan
- Chicago
- Kellogg
- Haas
- UCLA
- USC
Thank you!!
10 Jun 2019, 11:01
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Hello! Thanks for reaching out for a profile review. Note: you may want to circle back once you have your final GMAT score, as that can impact your chances.
I agree that your college GPA is solid but a bit below the average for the very top programs (often 3.5/3.6). But it's not just about the number, schools will also review your transcript in detail and consider how challenging your coursework was. And the best way to mitigate a lower GPA is to get a high GMAT so I hope that goes well!
In terms of work experience, it sounds impressive in terms of how you've worked your way up. Having the startup experience is great because it sounds like it's given you a chance to demonstrate your leadership and create new processes. 9 years is more experienced than typical -- 5 is typically the average. But that is just an average so I don't think this is a major concern as long as you have compelling reasons for why you need an MBA and why now.
Thanks for sharing your target school list. I think the top end of that is a bit ambitious in light of the GPA, but I also recognize that every applicant should have a range of schools including 1 or 2 stretch schools. So I might see how GMAT turns out and then narrow your list down based on that.
Hope that helps!
Kate
I agree that your college GPA is solid but a bit below the average for the very top programs (often 3.5/3.6). But it's not just about the number, schools will also review your transcript in detail and consider how challenging your coursework was. And the best way to mitigate a lower GPA is to get a high GMAT so I hope that goes well!
In terms of work experience, it sounds impressive in terms of how you've worked your way up. Having the startup experience is great because it sounds like it's given you a chance to demonstrate your leadership and create new processes. 9 years is more experienced than typical -- 5 is typically the average. But that is just an average so I don't think this is a major concern as long as you have compelling reasons for why you need an MBA and why now.
Thanks for sharing your target school list. I think the top end of that is a bit ambitious in light of the GPA, but I also recognize that every applicant should have a range of schools including 1 or 2 stretch schools. So I might see how GMAT turns out and then narrow your list down based on that.
Hope that helps!
Kate
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