Profile Evaluation Please
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23 Sep 2008, 09:56
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated
GMAT: 740 = 49Q (88%) 41V (92%), AWA = 5.5
GPA: Overall was 3.1 but I jumped around a lot in Fresh and Soph years - Junior and Senior years had multiple dean's lists as well as GPA of about 3.6-3.7 and my major GPA was 3.4 (Accounting) - I plan on including an essay clarifying this in my application
Undergrad: BSBA from top 15 school (US News)
Work Experience - 3 years at matriculation in public accounting. I work for a midsize to large public accounting firm in NYC with about 700 employees. I have already earned my CPA license and my supervisors have requested that I be promoted to senior level a year ahead of normal schedule which is very out of the ordinary. I have been given responsibilities that are beyond my position at the firm and I plan on having those highlighted in my essays as well as recommendations.
Leadership shown has definitely been strong on engagements and among peers.
I will have 2 very strong recommendations and could add a third from a peer who works with me everyday but is at the same level as me.
Extracurriculars - Somewhat weak in my opinion here, mostly due to the fact that my 3 years I have been mostly studying for CPA exams and GMAT. In college I was deeply involved in the Special Olympics in St. Louis, also was a member of fraternity and played intramural sports as well as one year of club sport. I also now play in a NYC organized volleyball league for professionals.
Reason for MBA: I have realized that a career in public accounting is not for me. I would like to make a switch to financial services, particularly investment management. I am confident in my potential based on my leadership abilities, diligence, and work ethic and hope to express this in my essays and hopefully interviews.
I plan on applying to: Columbia (early decision), Stern, Chicago GSB, Yale, Cornell, and Wharton (reach)
How do you feel about my choices and overall chances?
Thanks