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allenliu0915
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GMAT 1: 770 Q51 V44
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03 Jun 2021, 22:11
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I’m preparing to apply MBA for 2022 spring or fall.
My BA is psychology from CSUF, with GPA 2.7 out of 4.0.
My GMAT score is 770, AW score is 6.
I have 5 years of working experience including rehab technician in nursing home, regional distributor of a online marketing company, current job is realtor.
Also have volunteered during pandemic in 2020.
My top choice will be UCLA and UCB. Others like Michigan, Northwestern, Chicago, NYU are also very attractive to me. However, I’m not sure if I am qualified to these schools. Would like some suggestions on choosing my school.
My BA is psychology from CSUF, with GPA 2.7 out of 4.0.
My GMAT score is 770, AW score is 6.
I have 5 years of working experience including rehab technician in nursing home, regional distributor of a online marketing company, current job is realtor.
Also have volunteered during pandemic in 2020.
My top choice will be UCLA and UCB. Others like Michigan, Northwestern, Chicago, NYU are also very attractive to me. However, I’m not sure if I am qualified to these schools. Would like some suggestions on choosing my school.
05 Jun 2021, 13:31
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allenliu0915:
Your GMAT score is fantastic! That's very impressive by any measure.
Can you clarify what you mean by volunteering during the pandemic? Was that a major effort?
I am afraid several of the schools on your list are going to be very high reaches. First off, your GPA is really subpar for what these schools expect. Is there a reason why it is below a 3.0? Also, while CSUF is a great program, it's not considered a top feeder school. That, combined with the low GPA, could very likely put you in a situation where you are filtered out from the get-go. Take a look at the GPA ranges, medians and means of the schools on your list. You will see that you are likely sitting at the bottom. An excellent GMAT score will help somewhat but not entirely erase this component of your application.
Second, I am slightly confused by your career progression. The three jobs you have had since graduating seem awfully random. Is there a logical explanation for the transitions from one to the other? Telling a fluid narrative without seeming like a jack-of-all-trades will not be impossible but it will be tough.
If I were you, I would expand your list of schools. You can definitely apply to a few schools on your list but I think you need to consider programs that are lower on the US News ranking.
If you are interested in hiring a strategy consultant and would like to discuss your background and a potential school list in more detail, feel free to reach out. We would be happy to chat with you!
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Your GMAT score is fantastic! That's very impressive by any measure.
Can you clarify what you mean by volunteering during the pandemic? Was that a major effort?
I am afraid several of the schools on your list are going to be very high reaches. First off, your GPA is really subpar for what these schools expect. Is there a reason why it is below a 3.0? Also, while CSUF is a great program, it's not considered a top feeder school. That, combined with the low GPA, could very likely put you in a situation where you are filtered out from the get-go. Take a look at the GPA ranges, medians and means of the schools on your list. You will see that you are likely sitting at the bottom. An excellent GMAT score will help somewhat but not entirely erase this component of your application.
Second, I am slightly confused by your career progression. The three jobs you have had since graduating seem awfully random. Is there a logical explanation for the transitions from one to the other? Telling a fluid narrative without seeming like a jack-of-all-trades will not be impossible but it will be tough.
If I were you, I would expand your list of schools. You can definitely apply to a few schools on your list but I think you need to consider programs that are lower on the US News ranking.
If you are interested in hiring a strategy consultant and would like to discuss your background and a potential school list in more detail, feel free to reach out. We would be happy to chat with you!
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
