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07 Sep 2016, 17:44
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Hi,
GMAT 1: 710 Q45 V41
GMAT 2: 700 Q47 V40
GPA 2.2
Education: BS in Economics with Finance Applications from private school ranked in overall top 40
Male
Age: 31
Work Experience: 9
Profile:
- Spent entire career with a large texas single family office
- About half time spent on direct private energy investments in energy space, other half on investing in and alongside outside managed funds (HF, PE, etc) similar to an endowment
- Promoted to board member of series of trusts companies about 1.5 yrs ago, completed dozens of successful investments in energy and outside funds
- Applied to HBS/Wharton/Kellogg and a couple other FT programs a few years ago, all dings, I am sure due to GPA.
- Now looking at part time programs as I think it might be only way to get into top MBA program with my GPA
- Base salary ~150k
Extracurriculars
- Docent at large science museum. Wrote and teach two different classes to volunteers and museum employees about different topics in energy
I am ready and willing to travel every weekend for an MBA and am wondering my chances at Hass, Kellogg and Booth for the weekend programs.
Thank you in advance for your help!
GMAT 1: 710 Q45 V41
GMAT 2: 700 Q47 V40
GPA 2.2
Education: BS in Economics with Finance Applications from private school ranked in overall top 40
Male
Age: 31
Work Experience: 9
Profile:
- Spent entire career with a large texas single family office
- About half time spent on direct private energy investments in energy space, other half on investing in and alongside outside managed funds (HF, PE, etc) similar to an endowment
- Promoted to board member of series of trusts companies about 1.5 yrs ago, completed dozens of successful investments in energy and outside funds
- Applied to HBS/Wharton/Kellogg and a couple other FT programs a few years ago, all dings, I am sure due to GPA.
- Now looking at part time programs as I think it might be only way to get into top MBA program with my GPA
- Base salary ~150k
Extracurriculars
- Docent at large science museum. Wrote and teach two different classes to volunteers and museum employees about different topics in energy
I am ready and willing to travel every weekend for an MBA and am wondering my chances at Hass, Kellogg and Booth for the weekend programs.
Thank you in advance for your help!
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08 Sep 2016, 14:19
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Gern47
Hi,
GMAT 1: 710 Q45 V41
GMAT 2: 700 Q47 V40
GPA 2.2
Education: BS in Economics with Finance Applications from private school ranked in overall top 40
Male
Age: 31
Work Experience: 9
Profile:
- Spent entire career with a large texas single family office
- About half time spent on direct private energy investments in energy space, other half on investing in and alongside outside managed funds (HF, PE, etc) similar to an endowment
- Promoted to board member of series of trusts companies about 1.5 yrs ago, completed dozens of successful investments in energy and outside funds
- Applied to HBS/Wharton/Kellogg and a couple other FT programs a few years ago, all dings, I am sure due to GPA.
- Now looking at part time programs as I think it might be only way to get into top MBA program with my GPA
- Base salary ~150k
Extracurriculars
- Docent at large science museum. Wrote and teach two different classes to volunteers and museum employees about different topics in energy
I am ready and willing to travel every weekend for an MBA and am wondering my chances at Hass, Kellogg and Booth for the weekend programs.
Thank you in advance for your help!
GMAT 1: 710 Q45 V41
GMAT 2: 700 Q47 V40
GPA 2.2
Education: BS in Economics with Finance Applications from private school ranked in overall top 40
Male
Age: 31
Work Experience: 9
Profile:
- Spent entire career with a large texas single family office
- About half time spent on direct private energy investments in energy space, other half on investing in and alongside outside managed funds (HF, PE, etc) similar to an endowment
- Promoted to board member of series of trusts companies about 1.5 yrs ago, completed dozens of successful investments in energy and outside funds
- Applied to HBS/Wharton/Kellogg and a couple other FT programs a few years ago, all dings, I am sure due to GPA.
- Now looking at part time programs as I think it might be only way to get into top MBA program with my GPA
- Base salary ~150k
Extracurriculars
- Docent at large science museum. Wrote and teach two different classes to volunteers and museum employees about different topics in energy
I am ready and willing to travel every weekend for an MBA and am wondering my chances at Hass, Kellogg and Booth for the weekend programs.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Thank you for the detailed post. I agree that the GPA (as well as the GMAT truthfully) kept you out of the FT programs a few years ago. While a 700/710 GMAT would typically work for part-time programs, if you are looking at highly ranked programs, I recommend taking the GMAT again to try to overcome the 2.2. The reality is a 2.2 is quite low, so you would have to exceed the average GMAT score enough to try to compensate for the GPA. You have a shot now with your current profile given you have impressive work experience, but a higher GMAT would make you that much more attractive. Do you have it in you to try again? Email me if you want to discuss tutoring options as well as how we can work together to develop your application strategy and story. It is certainly possible to target some PT programs as is, I just wouldn't count on programs at the high end to work out with a 2.2. Most of the applicants I work with have a higher GPA even for a PT program and those who do not tend to take extra classes and/or score very high on the GMAT. Let's discuss further: scott@personalmbacoach.com
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Scott
09 Sep 2016, 02:15
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Hi Gern47,
For those with higher work-ex (your case) and who aren’t looking to change their industry while continuing to work, part-time MBA is a good fit.
Your target schools are some of the most competitive part-time programs (they occupy the first three spots in US News ranking) to get into, so you need to put up a strong application, specifically highlighting how you’re much better now than what a 2.2 points.
For those with higher work-ex (your case) and who aren’t looking to change their industry while continuing to work, part-time MBA is a good fit.
Your target schools are some of the most competitive part-time programs (they occupy the first three spots in US News ranking) to get into, so you need to put up a strong application, specifically highlighting how you’re much better now than what a 2.2 points.
