Profile evaluation request
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09 Dec 2015, 05:02
Hi,
I would be grateful, if you could comment on and evaluate my profile.
Target MBA schools:
Harvard, Stanford, Wharton
Start date:
Uncertain whether I should apply for Fall 2016 or Fall 2017
Background/Education:
- Indian parents, born in the US, did KG till high school in Germany, 3 years BSc in Finance in the UK
- Strong academic results (valedictorian, top 5% at uni)
Professional Experience:
- Working in a top 3 bulge bracket investment bank in Germany, currently in my 2nd year, commencing 3rd year in August 2016
GMAT:
- First attempt 730 Q50 V40 (should I retake it?)
Extracurriculars:
- Received awards at uni for outstanding commitment outside academics, but difficult to engage in extracurriculars now that I work for an investment bank
- Doing some Mentoring for refugees who arrived in Germany
Post-MBA goals:
- Move to the US, preferably West Coast
- Either do a startup (perhaps related to a family business that is currently based in Germany), or continue to work in the finance sector
- Make a social impact (looking at various social enterprises)
Other:
- Have the option to quit banking after completing two years and work in the family business in Germany for a year before the MBA (in order to get some exposure outside banking)
- Given that I would have to apply when I have just started to work in the family business, not sure if that's worth it?
Thanks!