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Updated on: 31 Dec 2015, 11:48
Originally posted by horrorgmat on 29 Dec 2015, 12:51.
Last edited by horrorgmat on 31 Dec 2015, 11:48, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by horrorgmat on 31 Dec 2015, 11:48, edited 2 times in total.
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Hi,
I was hoping to get a realistic evaluation of my profile. Details are as below:
25, Female, Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics plus certified Chemist from Canadian university (graduate of class of 2013).
Worked as Field Engineer in Oil&Gas for 1.5 years. Now working as Junior Financial Adviser in Insurance Company for the past 8 months. Total Experience so far: 2.3 years.
Writing my GMAT in early Jan 2016, hoping to score around 680-700.
My main concern is my low GPA and relatively low number of years of experience. I can explain my low GPA if given a chance (through additional essays - a lot of extenuating family circumstances which didn't allow me to perform to the best of my ability, but my GPA actually shows an upward trend in the final 2 years). And for work experience, I will be at 3 years for the session of 2016, but it is still a low number.
I needed help in selecting schools that I have a shot at getting in. I want to switch into Management Consulting after MBA and I am open to 1 or 2 years of program, preferably in North America, although I would attend a good European School if I can get in. I have been looking at Richard Ivey and INSEAD (more Ivey) and wanted to know what other schools I can apply to that are known for Management Consulting and the schools that will take me.
Thank you.
I was hoping to get a realistic evaluation of my profile. Details are as below:
25, Female, Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics plus certified Chemist from Canadian university (graduate of class of 2013).
Worked as Field Engineer in Oil&Gas for 1.5 years. Now working as Junior Financial Adviser in Insurance Company for the past 8 months. Total Experience so far: 2.3 years.
Writing my GMAT in early Jan 2016, hoping to score around 680-700.
My main concern is my low GPA and relatively low number of years of experience. I can explain my low GPA if given a chance (through additional essays - a lot of extenuating family circumstances which didn't allow me to perform to the best of my ability, but my GPA actually shows an upward trend in the final 2 years). And for work experience, I will be at 3 years for the session of 2016, but it is still a low number.
I needed help in selecting schools that I have a shot at getting in. I want to switch into Management Consulting after MBA and I am open to 1 or 2 years of program, preferably in North America, although I would attend a good European School if I can get in. I have been looking at Richard Ivey and INSEAD (more Ivey) and wanted to know what other schools I can apply to that are known for Management Consulting and the schools that will take me.
Thank you.
30 Dec 2015, 18:50
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With a sound explanation for low GPA (which yours seems to do), I think you could apply just about anywhere if your GMAT is 700+. Females are in high demand and with a compelling vision for why you need the MBA and why now is the right time (to combat the low number of years WE), you should be given fairly serious consideration. As for management consulting, just about any accredited MBA program will prepare you for a career in this area. Roughly 1/3 of all MBAs go into consulting, so you can't really go wrong.
