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18 Apr 2012, 12:11
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Hello everyone,
So here's my MBA story:
White male/32/gay (does this matter?)/GPA 3.005/attended a University of California school/GMAT aiming for at least 700 (practice tests have been around there and still a month and a half before test.
So my story goes that I went off to college, didn't really know what I wanted to do, started in Pre-Med (hated it), did fine first year, then my father passed away (suicide), my grades plummeted, I changed major to Theater, got decent grades, Dean's list quite a few times, ended up graduating with a 3.005 after 5 years (the dad thing REALLy messed me up). I moved to New York (persuing the dream-dream didn't happen). Worked for a Major hotel at the Front Desk for 6 years (the money was suprisrisingly REALLLY good - so didn't take opportunities for advancement, although I was Shift Lead, had highest upsell record and enrollment in loyalty program 4 years in a row-huge deal to the hotel, not sure about Grad Schools), transferred to a Sales position at an even better hotel. Along the way I've cross-trained in several of our sister properties: 2 years in Marketing, 1 year in Copywriting, took Graphic Design/Marketing Courses at NYU (all A's). I have 2 bosses that will no doubt write rave reviews for me. I have quite a few extracurricular going on for me: was published in 6 literary journals, wrote a novel (that never got picked up), an accomplished pianist (creativity and marketing is where I shine), was a gymnastics coach and team captain, was an assistant manager during college, am the first one in my family to graduate from college (let alone grad school), took part in Leadership Development Program at UC. So I'm at a point where I'm sort of trying to spin everything into an example of leadership (ie: holding the family together after father passed away). My question is: clearly my GPA is lacking, and I'm not so sure that schools are going to be thrilled that I was a Theater major. Also I don't really have any official management roles. I wanted to apply to some top schools, but is it a lost cause? I have no doubt I could craft an outstanding essay, I'm just worried about how to phrase/spin the content. I wanted to apply to Columbia and NYU (both close to me), Georgetown, UCLA, USC, and Booth. Boston University and Boston College (both backups). I'm applying first round. Any advice is much appreciated.
Also, I failed to mention that I began this whole application process 3 years ago, but ran into some medical issues. Which are now resolved. (It's been a difficult life to say the least. But hey I'm still here. And that's somehing. )
So here's my MBA story:
White male/32/gay (does this matter?)/GPA 3.005/attended a University of California school/GMAT aiming for at least 700 (practice tests have been around there and still a month and a half before test.
So my story goes that I went off to college, didn't really know what I wanted to do, started in Pre-Med (hated it), did fine first year, then my father passed away (suicide), my grades plummeted, I changed major to Theater, got decent grades, Dean's list quite a few times, ended up graduating with a 3.005 after 5 years (the dad thing REALLy messed me up). I moved to New York (persuing the dream-dream didn't happen). Worked for a Major hotel at the Front Desk for 6 years (the money was suprisrisingly REALLLY good - so didn't take opportunities for advancement, although I was Shift Lead, had highest upsell record and enrollment in loyalty program 4 years in a row-huge deal to the hotel, not sure about Grad Schools), transferred to a Sales position at an even better hotel. Along the way I've cross-trained in several of our sister properties: 2 years in Marketing, 1 year in Copywriting, took Graphic Design/Marketing Courses at NYU (all A's). I have 2 bosses that will no doubt write rave reviews for me. I have quite a few extracurricular going on for me: was published in 6 literary journals, wrote a novel (that never got picked up), an accomplished pianist (creativity and marketing is where I shine), was a gymnastics coach and team captain, was an assistant manager during college, am the first one in my family to graduate from college (let alone grad school), took part in Leadership Development Program at UC. So I'm at a point where I'm sort of trying to spin everything into an example of leadership (ie: holding the family together after father passed away). My question is: clearly my GPA is lacking, and I'm not so sure that schools are going to be thrilled that I was a Theater major. Also I don't really have any official management roles. I wanted to apply to some top schools, but is it a lost cause? I have no doubt I could craft an outstanding essay, I'm just worried about how to phrase/spin the content. I wanted to apply to Columbia and NYU (both close to me), Georgetown, UCLA, USC, and Booth. Boston University and Boston College (both backups). I'm applying first round. Any advice is much appreciated.
Also, I failed to mention that I began this whole application process 3 years ago, but ran into some medical issues. Which are now resolved. (It's been a difficult life to say the least. But hey I'm still here. And that's somehing. )
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18 Apr 2012, 12:20
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A couple of things -
-In addition to a strong composite score, you will need a strong quant score on the GMAT to let admissions know that you will not be a liability in the classroom.
-In conjunction with creating your own leadership story (which I do not think you will have a problem with), you will need to very clearly address your short and long term goals, and why an MBA would help you achieve those goals.
-In addition to a strong composite score, you will need a strong quant score on the GMAT to let admissions know that you will not be a liability in the classroom.
-In conjunction with creating your own leadership story (which I do not think you will have a problem with), you will need to very clearly address your short and long term goals, and why an MBA would help you achieve those goals.
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18 Apr 2012, 12:26
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You come from a non traditional work background but with good essay execution plus a strong GMAT score you should be good at USC, Boston University and Boston College.
UCLA will be tough due to age and low undergrad GPA.
I think Booth, NYU and Columbia are reaches but if you frame the story the right way, especially since Booth and NYU have the ability to add creativity with a PPT to the app can give you a leg up based on execution.
UCLA will be tough due to age and low undergrad GPA.
I think Booth, NYU and Columbia are reaches but if you frame the story the right way, especially since Booth and NYU have the ability to add creativity with a PPT to the app can give you a leg up based on execution.
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