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24 Oct 2011, 09:31
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Hi,
Thank you in advance. I am wondering about my chances at schools such as Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, Ross.
Age: 27
GMAT: 730 (45V 45Q) – a little concerned with the low Q here (74th %ile when I took it, probably worse now)
Undergrad: 3.38 GPA from a well-known liberal arts college – double major in Economics (3.0 gpa – low) and Mandarin (3.8 gpa) – graduated May, 2007. I also have a short alt. transcript w/ an A in Statistics from NYU SCPS and currently taking Calculus – planning an A as well.
Work Exp: Approx 4 years financial compliance, first at two large asset management firms, currently at a top PE firm (think blackstone, kkr, carlyle). Originally was focusing on the worst/most unimpressive areas such as code of ethics (employee personal trading, compliance certifications); now working on legal/compliance aspects of due diligence process for deal teams, regulatory filings for IPOs/secondaries, etc. Should be able to get excellent recs from manager and other senior members of team.
ECs: moderate involvement with a well-known NY-based charity group. light involvement with alumni association. Overall nothing amazing up to this point. Recently began volunteering at an organization that assists Chinese immigrants seeking US citizenship in practicing for their oral interview, as well as their English conversation skills in general – there looks to be a leadership opp. here so I will be pursuing over the next year.
Personal: International background (grew up between Japan and the US). Fluent in Japanese.
Why B-School: transition out of a cost-center into a profit-center. Interested in ibanking.
Note: I applied to schools the schools listed above last year and didnt get in any. Straight dings from CBS/Kellogg. Was WL’d for Booth from R1 until end of August, and Ross from R2 until end of August.
Thank you in advance. I am wondering about my chances at schools such as Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, Ross.
Age: 27
GMAT: 730 (45V 45Q) – a little concerned with the low Q here (74th %ile when I took it, probably worse now)
Undergrad: 3.38 GPA from a well-known liberal arts college – double major in Economics (3.0 gpa – low) and Mandarin (3.8 gpa) – graduated May, 2007. I also have a short alt. transcript w/ an A in Statistics from NYU SCPS and currently taking Calculus – planning an A as well.
Work Exp: Approx 4 years financial compliance, first at two large asset management firms, currently at a top PE firm (think blackstone, kkr, carlyle). Originally was focusing on the worst/most unimpressive areas such as code of ethics (employee personal trading, compliance certifications); now working on legal/compliance aspects of due diligence process for deal teams, regulatory filings for IPOs/secondaries, etc. Should be able to get excellent recs from manager and other senior members of team.
ECs: moderate involvement with a well-known NY-based charity group. light involvement with alumni association. Overall nothing amazing up to this point. Recently began volunteering at an organization that assists Chinese immigrants seeking US citizenship in practicing for their oral interview, as well as their English conversation skills in general – there looks to be a leadership opp. here so I will be pursuing over the next year.
Personal: International background (grew up between Japan and the US). Fluent in Japanese.
Why B-School: transition out of a cost-center into a profit-center. Interested in ibanking.
Note: I applied to schools the schools listed above last year and didnt get in any. Straight dings from CBS/Kellogg. Was WL’d for Booth from R1 until end of August, and Ross from R2 until end of August.
02 Nov 2011, 04:29
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Hi,
Generally a score above 700 is expected when applying to top schools. So your score is strong and now you should focus on other aspects of your profile. You should work on your essays and ensure that you highlight yourself in the best light. Hence the quality of your work (what you did there like-what were your achievements, what initiative you took, what changes you drove in your workplace etc), your academics and beyond academics will play an important role in determining your candidature. If you showcase these aspects well we believe that you will be able to go to make it into your dream school.
Generally a score above 700 is expected when applying to top schools. So your score is strong and now you should focus on other aspects of your profile. You should work on your essays and ensure that you highlight yourself in the best light. Hence the quality of your work (what you did there like-what were your achievements, what initiative you took, what changes you drove in your workplace etc), your academics and beyond academics will play an important role in determining your candidature. If you showcase these aspects well we believe that you will be able to go to make it into your dream school.
