canuck707
Hi there,
Hi @Canuck707- thanks for your question- will answer below:
I'm a Canadian female engineer from a top Canadian school (U Toronto/McGill).
I will be 24.5 years old by the time I start my MBA next September
GRE: 326 (Equivalent 680 GMAT)
GPA 2.9. Dean's list last year.
I work as a leadership rotational associate in one of Canada's largest retail companies. I started off in Supply chain and I'm now doing a rotation in Finance. Prior to this, I worked as a supply chain analyst at a smaller manufacturing company. I'm looking to do the MBA to transition either into external consulting/corporate development/internal strategy. I will have had a total post graduate work experience of ~34 months not including a one year internship at a global consumer goods company (Nestle/P&G/Unilever)
Other information: Grew up in South East Asia, volunteered in relief activities/tsunami relief/construction in Indonesia. Basic extra curriculars.
I will be hiring a consultant to help me with strategy and interview prep and plan on applying in round 1. Could you please take a look at my shortlist below and let me know what schools I have a realistic shot at and where I'm a stretch etc. Also any specific advice as to how you would approach my applications would be appreciated.
Rotman
Duke
Cambridge
Oxford
UCLA
NYU
Yale
Tuck
Michigan
Of all these schools- I see you having the best odds now at Rotman, Cambridge, Oxford. I think the combination of the 2.9, the 680 equiv. for GMAT, and the relatively lower work experience makes for a tough road for US M7. Ask yourself what you bring that sets you apart in the applicant pool. Where are you "over the bar?" Maybe it is the quality of your work and the international aspect? I can see a consultant adding value to help guide you in this process- and if you want to see how Stratus could help you- go to this link for a free consult:
https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com ... b-visitor/I would be challenging you to focus in on Why you need the MBA and for what you want to do- and then use what you want to do as a filter to help you identify the programs that can best prepare you to launch in your post MBA new role! Best wishes and hope you reach out to learn more about how we can help.
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