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14 Mar 2025, 08:18
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Hi Everyone,
I am planning on applying in the next few months and have some target schools in mind, but I wanted to get some honest feedback on my profile.
I'm an American / white male (30 years old)
Work Experience:
7 years in Risk Advisory / Internal Audit (2 years at B4 firm and then moved to the 5th/6th largest accounting firm and have been there since). Currently a manager, expect to be promoted to Sr. Manager this year.
Education:
Undergrad:
- Major: Accounting
- GPA: 3.6
- University: B10 school
Grad:
- MS in Accounting
- GPA: 3.6
- University: Same B10 school
GMAT:
750 (49Q, 44V)
Extracurriculars
I have been a mentor / big brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for 2 years. Also volunteered at a humane society. I did not participate in any clubs when I was in undergrad / grad school.
LORs
I don’t know how much weight this holds, but I can think of at least 3-4 people that I know would give me very good recommendations, one of which is a former client.
Post MBA goals:
I have not fully decided but I have a rough idea. At this point I know that auditing is not for me and that I want something that will challenge me and keep me interested. I’m hoping to be able to leverage an MBA to pivot my career path to something more meaningful.
I really like the idea of being able to add value through analysis and creativity, so something in the strategy or operations realm of consulting would interest me.
I also recently acquired my first property that I am in the process of renovating to either fix and flip or rent out, and hope to continue that into the future. The reason for me saying that is because I also have a growing passion in real estate, although I have no real experience outside of that.
A question I do have – is it okay to go into the application process without having an exact vision of what you want your post-MBA career to look like?
MBA Targets:
That is where I’m hoping to get feedback on what is realistic for my profile 😊
Ideally I would like to get into an M7, but does my profile give me a realistic chance? If not, what are some realistic schools for me to apply to?
If there's anything I can answer that would help to better assess my profile, let me know!
Would appreciate open and honest feedback.
Thanks for reading
I am planning on applying in the next few months and have some target schools in mind, but I wanted to get some honest feedback on my profile.
I'm an American / white male (30 years old)
Work Experience:
7 years in Risk Advisory / Internal Audit (2 years at B4 firm and then moved to the 5th/6th largest accounting firm and have been there since). Currently a manager, expect to be promoted to Sr. Manager this year.
Education:
Undergrad:
- Major: Accounting
- GPA: 3.6
- University: B10 school
Grad:
- MS in Accounting
- GPA: 3.6
- University: Same B10 school
GMAT:
750 (49Q, 44V)
Extracurriculars
I have been a mentor / big brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for 2 years. Also volunteered at a humane society. I did not participate in any clubs when I was in undergrad / grad school.
LORs
I don’t know how much weight this holds, but I can think of at least 3-4 people that I know would give me very good recommendations, one of which is a former client.
Post MBA goals:
I have not fully decided but I have a rough idea. At this point I know that auditing is not for me and that I want something that will challenge me and keep me interested. I’m hoping to be able to leverage an MBA to pivot my career path to something more meaningful.
I really like the idea of being able to add value through analysis and creativity, so something in the strategy or operations realm of consulting would interest me.
I also recently acquired my first property that I am in the process of renovating to either fix and flip or rent out, and hope to continue that into the future. The reason for me saying that is because I also have a growing passion in real estate, although I have no real experience outside of that.
A question I do have – is it okay to go into the application process without having an exact vision of what you want your post-MBA career to look like?
MBA Targets:
That is where I’m hoping to get feedback on what is realistic for my profile 😊
Ideally I would like to get into an M7, but does my profile give me a realistic chance? If not, what are some realistic schools for me to apply to?
If there's anything I can answer that would help to better assess my profile, let me know!
Would appreciate open and honest feedback.
Thanks for reading
14 Mar 2025, 10:45
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Good scores—well done for that.
Audit is never a great place to come from, when it comes to MBA. So position the background more as risk advisory than audit.
Secondly, every school will expect you to have short- or long-term goals. While they know that candidates will change their goals during the MBA, they expect that level of clarity as an important input. So not having some sense of direction you wish to take post MBA will prove detrimental to your candidacy. A logical direction should be able to connect your past, the MBA, and the future in some way. e.g., coming from a risk advisory and wanting to become Chief IT Officer is an onbious non-starter, but a CFO may be seen as plausible.
Whether M7 is possible or not is a million-dollar question. Chances have to be created, and if you won't try, the answer is no anyway. To research schools, you need the goals because the school should be able to propel you in that direction.
Hope this helps you get off the starting block.
Audit is never a great place to come from, when it comes to MBA. So position the background more as risk advisory than audit.
Secondly, every school will expect you to have short- or long-term goals. While they know that candidates will change their goals during the MBA, they expect that level of clarity as an important input. So not having some sense of direction you wish to take post MBA will prove detrimental to your candidacy. A logical direction should be able to connect your past, the MBA, and the future in some way. e.g., coming from a risk advisory and wanting to become Chief IT Officer is an onbious non-starter, but a CFO may be seen as plausible.
Whether M7 is possible or not is a million-dollar question. Chances have to be created, and if you won't try, the answer is no anyway. To research schools, you need the goals because the school should be able to propel you in that direction.
Hope this helps you get off the starting block.
15 Mar 2025, 05:39
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Your profile is strong for M7 schools, given your 750 GMAT, solid work experience in risk advisory/internal audit, and leadership potential as a soon-to-be Senior Manager. Your Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship and real estate interest add depth.
Not having a crystal-clear post-MBA goal is fine, but refining your narrative will strengthen your application. Given your pivot to consulting, ensure your essays clearly connect your skills to that transition. M7 is within reach, but also consider T10 schools like Yale SOM, Ross, or Fuqua as strong options.
Not having a crystal-clear post-MBA goal is fine, but refining your narrative will strengthen your application. Given your pivot to consulting, ensure your essays clearly connect your skills to that transition. M7 is within reach, but also consider T10 schools like Yale SOM, Ross, or Fuqua as strong options.
