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Re: Profile Evaluation Please
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30 Apr 2008, 14:53
irishspring,
Strong and interesting profile with some really attractive 'uniqueness factors,' e.g., (1) the publishing/book/Cspan, (2) Chinese knowledge, (3) defense industry/security clearance. Your chances at programs like LBS, Columbia, Harvard, and Wharton will depend on the quality and extent of your leadership. If there is no formal leadership at work and only so-so informal leadership then these schools (esp. CBS, HBS) may not bite. Duke, Cornell, and Yale should all be very doable. Your 720 largely offsets your 2.98 GPA, but a score 40+ points higher would completely eliminate it probably. If you can ramp up the leadership stories/profile in the next few months I would strong recommend doing so. An attractive profile on the whole.
Good luck,