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02 May 2014, 05:51
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Gday all
Lurking for at least a year, and I feel the time may be right to apply and look towards my next path, preferably in the US. Any comments/feedback on my profile and elements to emphasise in the application would be greatly appreciated.
Age: 26 (27 at matriculation)
Ethnicity: Asian
UG: Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Bachelor of Laws @ Top Australian university (think Sydney University / University of New South Wales)
GPA: Hard to convert, but I've got a Distinction average and Dean's Award (top 5% in finance)
Passed all 3 levels of CFA Program, but will need to wait till early next year before becoming Charterholder
GMAT: 740, pretty evenly split in terms of %ile
ECs/Community: 1) equity analyst, with the role of analysing energy companies for a university investing club, which donates returns to charity; 2) peer mentor for 1st years during ugrad; 3) since graduating, I've taught newly-arrived migrants English and how to adjust in Australia
Work: 3.5 years in Australia, in the Markets division bulge bracket investment bank (think BAML/MS), with the 1st year rotating, and in Commodities thereafter. Function is originating structured/physical commodity deals. I have travelled to HK/Singapore/China for work. Interned twice during ugrad: at another investment bank in IBD, and my current employer. Teaching assistant in finance for 4 semesters.
Post-MBA goal: work as analyst in private equity focusing on sustainable development, or commodity trader, e.g. Glencore, Mercuria.
Target programs: Top 10, but preferably CBS/Wharton/HBS/Stanford
Thanks in advance!
AH
Lurking for at least a year, and I feel the time may be right to apply and look towards my next path, preferably in the US. Any comments/feedback on my profile and elements to emphasise in the application would be greatly appreciated.
Age: 26 (27 at matriculation)
Ethnicity: Asian
UG: Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Bachelor of Laws @ Top Australian university (think Sydney University / University of New South Wales)
GPA: Hard to convert, but I've got a Distinction average and Dean's Award (top 5% in finance)
Passed all 3 levels of CFA Program, but will need to wait till early next year before becoming Charterholder
GMAT: 740, pretty evenly split in terms of %ile
ECs/Community: 1) equity analyst, with the role of analysing energy companies for a university investing club, which donates returns to charity; 2) peer mentor for 1st years during ugrad; 3) since graduating, I've taught newly-arrived migrants English and how to adjust in Australia
Work: 3.5 years in Australia, in the Markets division bulge bracket investment bank (think BAML/MS), with the 1st year rotating, and in Commodities thereafter. Function is originating structured/physical commodity deals. I have travelled to HK/Singapore/China for work. Interned twice during ugrad: at another investment bank in IBD, and my current employer. Teaching assistant in finance for 4 semesters.
Post-MBA goal: work as analyst in private equity focusing on sustainable development, or commodity trader, e.g. Glencore, Mercuria.
Target programs: Top 10, but preferably CBS/Wharton/HBS/Stanford
Thanks in advance!
AH
05 May 2014, 17:52
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Hello,
I believe you’re qualified for all the programs you mention, with the caveat that of course Stanford and HBS remain very high reaches even with being well qualified. In such a situation, your application must propel you beyond the highly accomplished pack and make the adcom choose you over them.
As far as what to emphasize, one thing to focus on is your vision for your goals – not just what you want to do, but what you want to achieve – and the “story” of how this path became meaningful to you. It’s not enough to have nice, logical goals (which yours are) – that creates a competent goals essay, whereas you should strive to go beyond competent to essays that are memorable and vivid.
Otherwise, what to emphasize depends on you – your personality, your qualities, your skills/talents – and the particular school. You might emphasize different things for Stanford and for example. Think about the particular nature of each program, and how you align with it, and where they overlap. I do see some consistency in your extracurriculars, your sense of commitment to helping others learn/grow in whatever community you are in -- it wouldn't hurt to make that point clear if you agree it's on the mark.
I believe you’re qualified for all the programs you mention, with the caveat that of course Stanford and HBS remain very high reaches even with being well qualified. In such a situation, your application must propel you beyond the highly accomplished pack and make the adcom choose you over them.
As far as what to emphasize, one thing to focus on is your vision for your goals – not just what you want to do, but what you want to achieve – and the “story” of how this path became meaningful to you. It’s not enough to have nice, logical goals (which yours are) – that creates a competent goals essay, whereas you should strive to go beyond competent to essays that are memorable and vivid.
Otherwise, what to emphasize depends on you – your personality, your qualities, your skills/talents – and the particular school. You might emphasize different things for Stanford and for example. Think about the particular nature of each program, and how you align with it, and where they overlap. I do see some consistency in your extracurriculars, your sense of commitment to helping others learn/grow in whatever community you are in -- it wouldn't hurt to make that point clear if you agree it's on the mark.
