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23 Oct 2014, 18:50
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Hello and many thanks in advance for any advice!
GMAT: haven't taken yet, but practice test scores consistently place me in 700-720 range. High verbal, middling quant.
Goal: to get into the social impact sector (re: tech-based social enterprises, microfinance, etc.), either via marketing or biz development.
Schools considered: Duke, Haas, Kellogg, UCLA, UT Austin, Washington (prefer West Coast)
Pool: Asian American 27-year-old male.
Academic background: Graduated cum laude and with honors in English Literature and American Studies from a Midwestern state school. Did a thesis, was a Dean's Scholar, served on a departmental advisory board.
GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Rebuilt an tutoring program for local high schools, helping underserved students get SAT and ACT prep help.
- Worked my way through school as research assistant, admin, internships
Work Experience: 5 years
Background: Took a year off in college to work for an AmeriCorps program in NYC; worked in an inner-city school providing tutoring.
Post-graduation, worked at an arts-based nonprofit doing development and marketing for a year, then worked at the corporate foundation of a global investment bank (top 5) for two years overseeing a $20M grant fund, organizing employee volunteer program, and managing communications for the foundation.
Currently a year into a globally renowned arts institution in NYC, where I handle trustee and curatorial affairs for the business side. Both the current and previous job have very high name recognition.
Volunteer Work: Serve on alumni board of Americorps program; volunteer at a writing program for kids
Concerns:
1. I've bounced a little bit around in my work experience, but have definitively been in the non-profit side. Can I translate this into an acceptance with my interests? Or will they question why I don't want to be in the arts?
2. Little professional managerial experience, and even though my current job is incredibly dynamic and challenging, the title sounds a little "meh."
3. Am I aiming too high? I'm not feeling super confident, but kind of want an all-or-nothing shot. Any suggestions on schools that might fit my profile?
Again, thanks so much for any feedback and guidance!
GMAT: haven't taken yet, but practice test scores consistently place me in 700-720 range. High verbal, middling quant.
Goal: to get into the social impact sector (re: tech-based social enterprises, microfinance, etc.), either via marketing or biz development.
Schools considered: Duke, Haas, Kellogg, UCLA, UT Austin, Washington (prefer West Coast)
Pool: Asian American 27-year-old male.
Academic background: Graduated cum laude and with honors in English Literature and American Studies from a Midwestern state school. Did a thesis, was a Dean's Scholar, served on a departmental advisory board.
GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Rebuilt an tutoring program for local high schools, helping underserved students get SAT and ACT prep help.
- Worked my way through school as research assistant, admin, internships
Work Experience: 5 years
Background: Took a year off in college to work for an AmeriCorps program in NYC; worked in an inner-city school providing tutoring.
Post-graduation, worked at an arts-based nonprofit doing development and marketing for a year, then worked at the corporate foundation of a global investment bank (top 5) for two years overseeing a $20M grant fund, organizing employee volunteer program, and managing communications for the foundation.
Currently a year into a globally renowned arts institution in NYC, where I handle trustee and curatorial affairs for the business side. Both the current and previous job have very high name recognition.
Volunteer Work: Serve on alumni board of Americorps program; volunteer at a writing program for kids
Concerns:
1. I've bounced a little bit around in my work experience, but have definitively been in the non-profit side. Can I translate this into an acceptance with my interests? Or will they question why I don't want to be in the arts?
2. Little professional managerial experience, and even though my current job is incredibly dynamic and challenging, the title sounds a little "meh."
3. Am I aiming too high? I'm not feeling super confident, but kind of want an all-or-nothing shot. Any suggestions on schools that might fit my profile?
Again, thanks so much for any feedback and guidance!
01 Nov 2014, 08:12
Kudos
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Hello,
To answer your questions:
1) It will be fine as long as you make an affirmative case for why you want to do what you plan to do. That said, work experience should show upward growth and increasing responsibility – plus as much impact, leadership, and achievement as possible. So evaluate your w/e critically in this context, as it will be a factor in how competitive you are.
2) Many successful MBA applicants don’t have formal managerial experience; however, they should have some leadership experience (formal or informal). If the title is so-so, use the essays, resume, and application form to portray your significant impacts, responsibilities, and achievements. Also, adcoms understand that there are many organizational structures. In a matrix organization, someone may be a major player but have some banal title. Adcoms understand, but it’s up to you to clarify the context and details.
3) Assuming a GMAT of 710 at least, the schools mentioned contain a good range from reach to on-pars – though Haas might be a pretty high reach. Have you also looked at USC Marshall?
To answer your questions:
1) It will be fine as long as you make an affirmative case for why you want to do what you plan to do. That said, work experience should show upward growth and increasing responsibility – plus as much impact, leadership, and achievement as possible. So evaluate your w/e critically in this context, as it will be a factor in how competitive you are.
2) Many successful MBA applicants don’t have formal managerial experience; however, they should have some leadership experience (formal or informal). If the title is so-so, use the essays, resume, and application form to portray your significant impacts, responsibilities, and achievements. Also, adcoms understand that there are many organizational structures. In a matrix organization, someone may be a major player but have some banal title. Adcoms understand, but it’s up to you to clarify the context and details.
3) Assuming a GMAT of 710 at least, the schools mentioned contain a good range from reach to on-pars – though Haas might be a pretty high reach. Have you also looked at USC Marshall?
