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jwegan
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
Last visit: 17 Dec 2012
Posts: 20
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Given Kudos: 1
Affiliations: Tau Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Inroads
Location: United States
Concentration: Finance, General Management
Schools: Stanford '15 (S)
GMAT 1: 760 Q48 V47
GPA: 3.7
WE:Engineering (Computer Software)
10 Jun 2010, 15:34
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Hi,
Thanks in advance for taking the time to review my profile. I'm planning on applying to business schools in probably 2-3 years and I was hoping you could give me a profile evaluation and maybe some recommendations for what I could do over the next couple years to improve my chances? Specifically I think my weakest area is leadership and I'm wondering if there was anything I could do outside of work to improve that? For instance one thing I was thinking of was joining Toastmasters.
Profile:
23 year old male
1/2 White, 1/2 Asian Indian
Undergrad:
School: University of California, San Diego (ranked 14 for CS)
Degree: B.S. Computer Science
GPA: 3.71 (graduated cum laude)
Honors: Tau Beta Pi & Phi Beta Kappa
Graduate School:
School: University of California, San Diego (ranked 14 for CS)
Degree: M.S. Computer Science with dual concentration in Software Engineering and Computer Networking
GPA: 4.0
GMAT:
Haven't taken it yet, but I'm a native English speaker with a strong math background
Extra Curriculars:
Did community service with Tau Beta Pi in college and did 500 hours of community service over 4 years while in high school.
Outside of work:
Tried (unsuccessfully) with a friend to bootstrap a website over the course of 3 months. Came up with a business plan, invested in advertising, and had ~20,000 visitors. Ultimately failed partly due to inability to get critical mass and partly due misjudging the demand for the features that differentiated my website from the competitors.
Work Experience:
Interned as a Software Engineer at 2 different companies during my 5 year (including grad school) college career.
Currently working as a Software Engineer at a government contractor and pursuing options to try and get more leadership roles.
Target Schools:
I'm hoping for Stanford, Berkeley, or Harvard, but I want to know if I'm setting my sites too high and if so why?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to review my profile. I'm planning on applying to business schools in probably 2-3 years and I was hoping you could give me a profile evaluation and maybe some recommendations for what I could do over the next couple years to improve my chances? Specifically I think my weakest area is leadership and I'm wondering if there was anything I could do outside of work to improve that? For instance one thing I was thinking of was joining Toastmasters.
Profile:
23 year old male
1/2 White, 1/2 Asian Indian
Undergrad:
School: University of California, San Diego (ranked 14 for CS)
Degree: B.S. Computer Science
GPA: 3.71 (graduated cum laude)
Honors: Tau Beta Pi & Phi Beta Kappa
Graduate School:
School: University of California, San Diego (ranked 14 for CS)
Degree: M.S. Computer Science with dual concentration in Software Engineering and Computer Networking
GPA: 4.0
GMAT:
Haven't taken it yet, but I'm a native English speaker with a strong math background
Extra Curriculars:
Did community service with Tau Beta Pi in college and did 500 hours of community service over 4 years while in high school.
Outside of work:
Tried (unsuccessfully) with a friend to bootstrap a website over the course of 3 months. Came up with a business plan, invested in advertising, and had ~20,000 visitors. Ultimately failed partly due to inability to get critical mass and partly due misjudging the demand for the features that differentiated my website from the competitors.
Work Experience:
Interned as a Software Engineer at 2 different companies during my 5 year (including grad school) college career.
Currently working as a Software Engineer at a government contractor and pursuing options to try and get more leadership roles.
Target Schools:
I'm hoping for Stanford, Berkeley, or Harvard, but I want to know if I'm setting my sites too high and if so why?
10 Jun 2010, 16:07
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Here's the thing.
There is no recipe or formula (other than the Ivy/Stanford + McKinsey/Bain/BCG folks that go in droves each year, or the US military officers who put their lives on the line, but then again if you're wanting to serve in the military I doubt it's because you want to go to b-school).
It's about being as effin' accomplished as you can be. Whatever that means to you. Busting ass making the most of whatever "talent" you have. For everyone it's different. I have no idea what that could be for you - if you don't know, no one else can tell you what that is. Use your imagination. Make the most of your abilities and talents in whatever job or situation gives you the opportunity.
I know that's a bit vague, but there's not a whole lot more I can tell you -- you have 2-3 years ahead of you. There's a potential *sh*tload* you can do in that time, a LOT can change since you're still in your early 20s as the next few years can be transformative for you. That's why it's pointless to even think about your chances for b-school right now. The more you think about it, the less you'll be able to focus fully in the present moment. Who knows, you may not even bother thinking about b-school 2-3 years from now if you're totally immersed in something right now that you love doing.
There is no recipe or formula (other than the Ivy/Stanford + McKinsey/Bain/BCG folks that go in droves each year, or the US military officers who put their lives on the line, but then again if you're wanting to serve in the military I doubt it's because you want to go to b-school).
It's about being as effin' accomplished as you can be. Whatever that means to you. Busting ass making the most of whatever "talent" you have. For everyone it's different. I have no idea what that could be for you - if you don't know, no one else can tell you what that is. Use your imagination. Make the most of your abilities and talents in whatever job or situation gives you the opportunity.
I know that's a bit vague, but there's not a whole lot more I can tell you -- you have 2-3 years ahead of you. There's a potential *sh*tload* you can do in that time, a LOT can change since you're still in your early 20s as the next few years can be transformative for you. That's why it's pointless to even think about your chances for b-school right now. The more you think about it, the less you'll be able to focus fully in the present moment. Who knows, you may not even bother thinking about b-school 2-3 years from now if you're totally immersed in something right now that you love doing.
jwegan
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
Last visit: 17 Dec 2012
Posts: 20
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 1
Affiliations: Tau Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Inroads
Location: United States
Concentration: Finance, General Management
Schools: Stanford '15 (S)
GMAT 1: 760 Q48 V47
GPA: 3.7
WE:Engineering (Computer Software)
10 Jun 2010, 18:08
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I know a lot can change in the next few years and that I shouldn't be focused on it at this point. However, it would help me to know what options I have open to me. So do you think given a couple more years of work experience and a good GMAT (720 - 750 range) I would have a realistic chance of getting into the likes of Stanford or Harvard?
