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mangubaj
Joined: 12 Sep 2018
Last visit: 08 Oct 2019
Posts: 8
Given Kudos: 3
Location: Canada
Concentration: Finance
Schools: Rotman '23 Johnson'23 Schulich Jan '23 Stern '23 Ivey
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V39
GPA: 3.3
WE:Accounting (Accounting)
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Schools: Rotman '23 Johnson'23 Schulich Jan '23 Stern '23 Ivey
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V39
Posts: 8
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04 Jul 2019, 07:50
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Will be doing applications next year in 2020. Big 4 audit background with CPA in Canada. Trying to figure out what kind of chance I have for my reaches and potential for scholarship $$ at my targets
Background and nationality:
- 26M (28 at matriculation), Canadian (Filipino ethnicity)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- (Projected): potentially taking CFA Level 1 (very common in finance industry in Canada it seems like, even in IB)
Undergrad Information:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), double major in Accounting and Finance
- 3.3/4.0 (converted from 3.7/4.5)
- I should note there's a downward trend in last two years (2.8/4.0 in last year, 3.0/4.0 in last two years). I know Rotman requires a 3.0 in last year so I'm worried about this
GMAT:
710 (Q48 V39 IR3 AWA6)
- IR score is low but my previous two attempts I scored an 8 and 5 so I think having that on my score report offsets the low 3
Work experience and leadership:
Will have about 4.5 years in total at time of application:
- Current: 1 year Financial Reporting Manager in a publicly traded company in the newspaper/media industry, implemented new accounting standards for investments and lease accounting, managed 2 staff and reviewed their entries and reconciliations
- Former: 2.5 years Big 4 Audit. Promotion to Senior, high ratings and excellent reviews, lead senior on largest client in the office ($750M revenues, $1B market cap), performed audit work over three acquisitions and multiple equity/debenture offerings
- (Projected): potentially looking for a new job that is more related to finance (ie. FP&A, corp dev, valuations, investment analyst) to have something tangible that shows my commitment to the career pivot
Community and others:
Current:
- Board Director at a charity that provides food access/security/policy
- Treasurer at an animal welfare charity that helps find lost dogs
- Finance Committee member at a non-profit youth employment services organization
- Big Brother mentor
Undergrad:
- Vice President for co-op students association
- Corporate Events Coordinator for accounting students association
- Business case competition team member (we won school of the year)
Post MBA goals:
- Investment banking (post-MBA associate at big 5 Canadian banks or boutique firm) or corporate finance
Targets: Rotman, Ivey, Schulich, Queen's
Reach: Cornell Johnson, NYU Stern
Questions:
- Any chance at all for my reach schools?
- With my profile what are my chances for scholarship $$ at my targets?
- Is my low GPA an issue when applying?
- Should I take CFA level 1?
Background and nationality:
- 26M (28 at matriculation), Canadian (Filipino ethnicity)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- (Projected): potentially taking CFA Level 1 (very common in finance industry in Canada it seems like, even in IB)
Undergrad Information:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), double major in Accounting and Finance
- 3.3/4.0 (converted from 3.7/4.5)
- I should note there's a downward trend in last two years (2.8/4.0 in last year, 3.0/4.0 in last two years). I know Rotman requires a 3.0 in last year so I'm worried about this
GMAT:
710 (Q48 V39 IR3 AWA6)
- IR score is low but my previous two attempts I scored an 8 and 5 so I think having that on my score report offsets the low 3
Work experience and leadership:
Will have about 4.5 years in total at time of application:
- Current: 1 year Financial Reporting Manager in a publicly traded company in the newspaper/media industry, implemented new accounting standards for investments and lease accounting, managed 2 staff and reviewed their entries and reconciliations
- Former: 2.5 years Big 4 Audit. Promotion to Senior, high ratings and excellent reviews, lead senior on largest client in the office ($750M revenues, $1B market cap), performed audit work over three acquisitions and multiple equity/debenture offerings
- (Projected): potentially looking for a new job that is more related to finance (ie. FP&A, corp dev, valuations, investment analyst) to have something tangible that shows my commitment to the career pivot
Community and others:
Current:
- Board Director at a charity that provides food access/security/policy
- Treasurer at an animal welfare charity that helps find lost dogs
- Finance Committee member at a non-profit youth employment services organization
- Big Brother mentor
Undergrad:
- Vice President for co-op students association
- Corporate Events Coordinator for accounting students association
- Business case competition team member (we won school of the year)
Post MBA goals:
- Investment banking (post-MBA associate at big 5 Canadian banks or boutique firm) or corporate finance
Targets: Rotman, Ivey, Schulich, Queen's
Reach: Cornell Johnson, NYU Stern
Questions:
- Any chance at all for my reach schools?
- With my profile what are my chances for scholarship $$ at my targets?
- Is my low GPA an issue when applying?
- Should I take CFA level 1?
05 Jul 2019, 09:07
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Hi there,
Thanks for your post, and good to hear you are looking and planning ahead as I feel it will only help you overall in this process. A few thoughts and comments:
-Your professional profile looks fairly solid from the limited info here; that said I do agree a step towards more finance-focused if you found a role soon that you could dive into for a year or so before applying also sounds good if in the direction of your career goals
-your community involvement looks like a strength, though will be even more so if you can describe some tangible accomplishments you've driven in those activities
-yes the end of uni grades are lackluster; generally it can put a bit more pressure on the GMAT but sounds like you've already taken that 3 (?) times so you may be done on that front.... the 710 is a respectable score for the schools you listed though certainly higher is always better, but yes I'd say the CFA is another small plus so consider that. As for the last year GPA, most schools while they look at the trend do not have a set cut off for that GPA so contact Rotman directly to assess. For most I would not say it has to be a deal breaker.
-Dream schools: I do feel there could be a shot depending up on how your overall profile and applications shape up when the time comes
-Targets: hopefully decent chances if you execute your apps well; tougher to say re: scholarship as it depends to a degree on how you compare with other applicants that season
Hope that helps! Keep in touch and I encourage you to sign up for a free consultation with us in early 2020. (www.mbamission.com/consult) Good luck!
Thanks for your post, and good to hear you are looking and planning ahead as I feel it will only help you overall in this process. A few thoughts and comments:
-Your professional profile looks fairly solid from the limited info here; that said I do agree a step towards more finance-focused if you found a role soon that you could dive into for a year or so before applying also sounds good if in the direction of your career goals
-your community involvement looks like a strength, though will be even more so if you can describe some tangible accomplishments you've driven in those activities
-yes the end of uni grades are lackluster; generally it can put a bit more pressure on the GMAT but sounds like you've already taken that 3 (?) times so you may be done on that front.... the 710 is a respectable score for the schools you listed though certainly higher is always better, but yes I'd say the CFA is another small plus so consider that. As for the last year GPA, most schools while they look at the trend do not have a set cut off for that GPA so contact Rotman directly to assess. For most I would not say it has to be a deal breaker.
-Dream schools: I do feel there could be a shot depending up on how your overall profile and applications shape up when the time comes
-Targets: hopefully decent chances if you execute your apps well; tougher to say re: scholarship as it depends to a degree on how you compare with other applicants that season
Hope that helps! Keep in touch and I encourage you to sign up for a free consultation with us in early 2020. (www.mbamission.com/consult) Good luck!
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