zelmanov2005 wrote:
Hi Paul
Please evaluate my profile.
Russian male - 27, applying for 2008
650 (Q50, V28) -> planning to retake this fall, verbal needs improvement.
GPA 5/5. Double major Business Administration/Political science. (Russian U)
1.5 years part-time exp during college with one of major Russian banks.
Led team of 4 sales reps.
1 year part-time exp during college with a major PR agency.
VP "Students in Politics" club, Volleyball team captain, many other activities.
Immigrated to the US
2 years exp. in Retail Banking -> 2 promotions -> 1 years management exp.
Moved back to Russia since I received an excellent offer from one of Russian banks (new on the market). Applied all the practical exp and theoretical base => created and managed retail marketing department. 3 years extensive management exp. Very impressive quantitative (sales) and qualitative (brand recognition) results. Initiated regional expanding. On of the first players on the market to start value added campaigns. Currently working on implementing CRM.
Community exp. Founder of Russian club in Pittsburgh, provided various assistance to new immigrants, career workshops, info sessions, educational assistance. Member of "2008 Free Elections" political club.
Why an MBA and why now?
Lack of business fundamentals, looking for new educational exp with international aspect. MBA degree coupled with my international experience will help me to advance in my career. Immediate goal is to join one the major western retail banks in Russia.
1st Schools - Darden, Keenan-Flagler (Case methods) - long shots.
2nd Schools - Kelley, Tepper (Analytical) - stretch.
3d Schools - Owen, Fisher, Katz, Moore - possibly safe choices.
Could you please tell me what my odds @ above mentioned schools are? Also considering the completion in my demo area, do you think I should change my school selection? I believe despite I am a permanent resident BS will look @ me through the international perspective.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated
zelmanov2005,
Your only significant weakness is the GMAT score. If you can bring that up 30 points or so you will really be helping yourself. Even if you don't, Darden, Tepper, and UNC will not be *huge* longshots for you--if you execute well in every other part of your application you might get lucky with them. But increase your GMAT and you could have a serious shot at them. I would say because of your career profile, that Kelley is a "competitive" school for you, not a "stretch." I think you're in at the other four. Given your finance goals, consider Rochester and Vanderbilt, both of which you'd have a decent chance at.
Good luck on the GMAT,
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11 Aug 2007, 16:05
