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27 Jul 2023, 08:32
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URM: Black/Asian (First Generation College Student) (Not sure if that matters anymore)
GRE: 331 (169Q/162V)
GPA: 2.4 in International Affairs from >100 ranked school. No good excuse for low GPA besides poor time management and immature. Plan to use the optional essay to write about self development after undergraduate. I have earned my PMP and Lean Six Sigma certificate (Black Belt). Currently, taking and planning to complete Berkeley Extension Math for Management prior to submissions.
Work Experience: I will have 9 years in the military, if admitted Fall 2024. I’m a military logistician with two overseas deployment/assignment (Iraq and Korea). My positions showed upward trend in responsibilities. My current position as a company commander includes managing 140 personnel. Throughout my career, I have been consistently rated in the top 10-25% of my peers. With the Korea assignment, I worked on a 3-month special project that involved working directly with the Korean military and government.
Extracurriculars: Worked monthly at Habitat for Humanities as construction volunteer and crew leader. Created a small group that meet bi-weekly that help young officers professionally and personally. One of my hobbies is scuba diving (wreck diver)
Career Goals: Short term goal is management consulting with a focus in operations or operations. Long term, I want to climb to an executive leadership position, more specifically COO. Overall, MBA would help further develop my leadership and management skills while teaching me business skills.
Targeted Schools: Tuck, Stern, Johnson, Ross, Tepper, Georgetown
I know my GPA is my biggest handicap that I trying to overcome especially in a short time. So any tips or advice is more than welcome.
GRE: 331 (169Q/162V)
GPA: 2.4 in International Affairs from >100 ranked school. No good excuse for low GPA besides poor time management and immature. Plan to use the optional essay to write about self development after undergraduate. I have earned my PMP and Lean Six Sigma certificate (Black Belt). Currently, taking and planning to complete Berkeley Extension Math for Management prior to submissions.
Work Experience: I will have 9 years in the military, if admitted Fall 2024. I’m a military logistician with two overseas deployment/assignment (Iraq and Korea). My positions showed upward trend in responsibilities. My current position as a company commander includes managing 140 personnel. Throughout my career, I have been consistently rated in the top 10-25% of my peers. With the Korea assignment, I worked on a 3-month special project that involved working directly with the Korean military and government.
Extracurriculars: Worked monthly at Habitat for Humanities as construction volunteer and crew leader. Created a small group that meet bi-weekly that help young officers professionally and personally. One of my hobbies is scuba diving (wreck diver)
Career Goals: Short term goal is management consulting with a focus in operations or operations. Long term, I want to climb to an executive leadership position, more specifically COO. Overall, MBA would help further develop my leadership and management skills while teaching me business skills.
Targeted Schools: Tuck, Stern, Johnson, Ross, Tepper, Georgetown
I know my GPA is my biggest handicap that I trying to overcome especially in a short time. So any tips or advice is more than welcome.
27 Jul 2023, 10:20
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Hello AnxietyAndTrying,
I hope you are doing well. It's great to see that you have a clear set of goals and a strong military background. As an underrepresented minority (URM) candidate with a unique background (Black/Asian, First Generation College Student), you bring diversity and varied perspectives to the MBA cohort, which many top business schools actively seek. A GRE score of 331 (169Q/162V) is competitive and falls within or above the average range of admitted applicants at many top MBA programs.
Your 9 years of military experience, with deployments and a demonstrated upward trend in responsibilities, showcases your leadership, teamwork, and adaptability skills, which are highly valued in MBA programs. Your PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications demonstrate your commitment to professional development and add value to your profile. Your dedication to community service and your efforts in helping young officers demonstrate your commitment to making a positive impact beyond your professional pursuits.
Your undergraduate GPA of 2.4 is on the lower side and could be a potential challenge in the MBA application process. However, your plan to address it through the optional essay and by taking additional coursework shows your determination to overcome this weakness. Focus on showcasing your personal growth, self-development, and how you've overcome challenges to become a stronger candidate.
Strong letters of recommendation can play a crucial role in your application. Choose recommenders who know you well and can speak to your leadership potential, work ethic, and accomplishments. These letters should complement the narrative you present in your application.
Remember that the MBA admissions process is holistic, and schools consider multiple factors when evaluating candidates. Overall, your profile has several strengths that can make you a competitive candidate for top MBA programs. Your military background, leadership experience, certifications, and diversity add value to your application. However, the low GPA remains a challenge, but addressing it honestly and proactively in your optional essay can help mitigate its impact.
We offer a limited number of complimentary profile evaluations each week . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools. In this call, the experts will try to dig out your USP for top B-schools and provide you with honest feedback on your profile and chances to your target schools.
Book a free profile evaluation call now!
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MBA and Beyond
I hope you are doing well. It's great to see that you have a clear set of goals and a strong military background. As an underrepresented minority (URM) candidate with a unique background (Black/Asian, First Generation College Student), you bring diversity and varied perspectives to the MBA cohort, which many top business schools actively seek. A GRE score of 331 (169Q/162V) is competitive and falls within or above the average range of admitted applicants at many top MBA programs.
Your 9 years of military experience, with deployments and a demonstrated upward trend in responsibilities, showcases your leadership, teamwork, and adaptability skills, which are highly valued in MBA programs. Your PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications demonstrate your commitment to professional development and add value to your profile. Your dedication to community service and your efforts in helping young officers demonstrate your commitment to making a positive impact beyond your professional pursuits.
Your undergraduate GPA of 2.4 is on the lower side and could be a potential challenge in the MBA application process. However, your plan to address it through the optional essay and by taking additional coursework shows your determination to overcome this weakness. Focus on showcasing your personal growth, self-development, and how you've overcome challenges to become a stronger candidate.
Strong letters of recommendation can play a crucial role in your application. Choose recommenders who know you well and can speak to your leadership potential, work ethic, and accomplishments. These letters should complement the narrative you present in your application.
Remember that the MBA admissions process is holistic, and schools consider multiple factors when evaluating candidates. Overall, your profile has several strengths that can make you a competitive candidate for top MBA programs. Your military background, leadership experience, certifications, and diversity add value to your application. However, the low GPA remains a challenge, but addressing it honestly and proactively in your optional essay can help mitigate its impact.
We offer a limited number of complimentary profile evaluations each week . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools. In this call, the experts will try to dig out your USP for top B-schools and provide you with honest feedback on your profile and chances to your target schools.
Book a free profile evaluation call now!
Neha Hadke
Strategy Manager
Testimonials
Meet our Panel of Consultants.
Email: [email protected]
MBA and Beyond
AnxietyAndTrying
27 Jul 2023, 11:28
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AnxietyAndTrying
HI,
You are taking the right steps to overcome the low GPA, which unfortunately is what it is. A 331 GRE score+ the Math course can be a smart way to overcome this challenge. Go ahead and take the math course for sure. Also, use the optional essay to tell how you have come a long way since the college days to prioritize/ use the opportunities before you.
Military applicants are always welcomed at b-school, so you do start from a good place. Use the application to bring out your leadership skills - both in terms of leading people and in terms of initiating projects, being result oriented and influencing others to achieve common objectives.
Your goals are in line with your past experience and you can have a favorable run with consulting companies as they value military folks.
So, its all down to the application execution now.
Namita Garg
Founder, MBA Decoder
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27 Jul 2023, 22:01
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AnxietyAndTrying
Hello AnxietyAndTrying,
Thanks for writing in.
You have a differentiated profile with career goals that sync well with your background as well as your target schools. The GRE score too looks in good shape and will help compensate for your low GPA to a large extent.
In short, a set of compelling essays that highlight your strengths as well as your need for an MBA in an appropriate manner is all that you should be taking care of at the moment; if you do so, you have a very strong chance of making it to at least a few of your target schools (if not all).
All the best!
