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Hi, this is my first post here, looking forward to joining the forum. I'd love to get some feedback on my profile. I'm using the reddit/MBA template.
Thanks a lot!
BACKGROUND
Work experience:
- 2019-ongoing: financial data analyst for global analytics firm in New York (think MSCI, S&P Global, IHS).
- 2015-2017 (2 years): investment banking analyst (M&A) at a leading northern Europe boutique firm.
Extracurriculars:
- Volunteer, data science-oriented, work for a non-profit within the neurodiversity field
- Gymnastics at national level (might not be applicable as I was very young at the time)
Undergrad school/major:
Global top 100 university in Northern Europe: major in financial economics
Other education/coursework:
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in data analytics from a university in NYC.
Race/nationality: White / Northern Europe
Sex: Male
Stats:
GMAT Score (include breakdown!): I took the GRE as I did way better in practice tests. I've reached out to the B-schools of my interest regarding standardized test preferences, and they all stated that they're completely indifferent towards the GMAT and GRE.
GRE: 164Q, 158V = 322
Undergrad GPA: 2.75 (this is clearly my weak spot)
Master's GPA: 4.00
MBA INFO
Goal of MBA:
I enjoy my current position as a financial data analyst, but I'm devoted to pursuing an MBA, hence I will apply for a part-time program.
- Short-term goal of MBA (1-5 years): To excel in my current role, e.g. by being able to directly apply and leverage the skills gained from the part-time MBA in my day to day work life.
- Long-term goal of MBA (5+ years): Build a stronger foundation by further improving my financial knowledge and extending my professional network. I look to start my own venture within the data/finance-field in a couple of years and I hope to find business partners and, ideally, potential future co-founders with a background in the engineering fields.
Target schools:
NYU Stern part-time MBA (really the only one in my target scope, given that I want to continue work in NYC during the MBA).
Thanks a lot!
BACKGROUND
Work experience:
- 2019-ongoing: financial data analyst for global analytics firm in New York (think MSCI, S&P Global, IHS).
- 2015-2017 (2 years): investment banking analyst (M&A) at a leading northern Europe boutique firm.
Extracurriculars:
- Volunteer, data science-oriented, work for a non-profit within the neurodiversity field
- Gymnastics at national level (might not be applicable as I was very young at the time)
Undergrad school/major:
Global top 100 university in Northern Europe: major in financial economics
Other education/coursework:
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in data analytics from a university in NYC.
Race/nationality: White / Northern Europe
Sex: Male
Stats:
GMAT Score (include breakdown!): I took the GRE as I did way better in practice tests. I've reached out to the B-schools of my interest regarding standardized test preferences, and they all stated that they're completely indifferent towards the GMAT and GRE.
GRE: 164Q, 158V = 322
Undergrad GPA: 2.75 (this is clearly my weak spot)
Master's GPA: 4.00
MBA INFO
Goal of MBA:
I enjoy my current position as a financial data analyst, but I'm devoted to pursuing an MBA, hence I will apply for a part-time program.
- Short-term goal of MBA (1-5 years): To excel in my current role, e.g. by being able to directly apply and leverage the skills gained from the part-time MBA in my day to day work life.
- Long-term goal of MBA (5+ years): Build a stronger foundation by further improving my financial knowledge and extending my professional network. I look to start my own venture within the data/finance-field in a couple of years and I hope to find business partners and, ideally, potential future co-founders with a background in the engineering fields.
Target schools:
NYU Stern part-time MBA (really the only one in my target scope, given that I want to continue work in NYC during the MBA).
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27 Apr 2020, 22:50
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Hey altdataguy,
Thanks for posting! Sounds like NYU Stern part time fits the bill. Looking at their stats, your GRE coverts to a GMAT that is right in the middle of their acceptance range, but your GPA would be in the bottom 10%. Roughly 30% of those accepted used the GRE. Were there any mitigating circumstances for your low undergrad GPA? And how rigorous was your masters program? A 4.0 is great, and I would write in an optional essay to admissions that this is a better predictor of your potential performance than undergrad.
To be safe, I'd love to see you try the GRE once more but it may be difficult given the situation with testing centers. Overall, I think your chances are decent. You could also look at Booth's part time program, it may open more doors in finance for you.
Regards,
Scott
