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tomwilson361
Joined: 21 May 2016
Last visit: 31 Jan 2017
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Location: United States
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
Schools: Stern '19 (II) CBS '19 (S)
GMAT 1: 730 Q46 V45
GPA: 3.56
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
12 Jul 2016, 11:52
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Dear MBA Mission,
I would really like someone to help me evaluate my profile for a top 15 program.
I took my GMAT yesterday and ended up with a 730 (Q46 V45) with a 3 IR and likely a 5 or 6 AWA.
Academics: Undergraduate degrees in economics and Information science, magna cum laude in both (3.56 overall GPA), from University of Pittsburgh.
Work experience: Currently a Technology Consulting Sr. Analyst at Accenture working with financial systems and have high reviews from my projects over 2.5 years. Previously, I worked at Alcoa as a Business Applications Analyst for 1 year. In college I was an intern for Alcoa and Federated Investors in their business continuity department.
Leadership/volunteer activities: I often participate in events that help disadvantaged people reenter the workforce and am the local lead for my metro area analyst team (comprises about 100 analysts).
Aim: I would like to attend a top 10-15 program for either a business analytics or general management with a desire to transition to Strategy Consulting after graduation. I feel like the experience a top program will bring will be valuable long term and help develop my skillset for analyzing marketplaces, industries, and business themselves. Will my low IR raise a red flag at schools like NYU, Cornell, Duke, and Darden?
Looking forward to your input and thanks for answering these questions!
I would really like someone to help me evaluate my profile for a top 15 program.
I took my GMAT yesterday and ended up with a 730 (Q46 V45) with a 3 IR and likely a 5 or 6 AWA.
Academics: Undergraduate degrees in economics and Information science, magna cum laude in both (3.56 overall GPA), from University of Pittsburgh.
Work experience: Currently a Technology Consulting Sr. Analyst at Accenture working with financial systems and have high reviews from my projects over 2.5 years. Previously, I worked at Alcoa as a Business Applications Analyst for 1 year. In college I was an intern for Alcoa and Federated Investors in their business continuity department.
Leadership/volunteer activities: I often participate in events that help disadvantaged people reenter the workforce and am the local lead for my metro area analyst team (comprises about 100 analysts).
Aim: I would like to attend a top 10-15 program for either a business analytics or general management with a desire to transition to Strategy Consulting after graduation. I feel like the experience a top program will bring will be valuable long term and help develop my skillset for analyzing marketplaces, industries, and business themselves. Will my low IR raise a red flag at schools like NYU, Cornell, Duke, and Darden?
Looking forward to your input and thanks for answering these questions!
13 Jul 2016, 12:15
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Hi there!
Thanks for reaching out. Your GMAT / GPA stats are very strong and will make you competitive at the schools you list. I think your IR score is fine...it is becoming a bit more important to schools but we still don't have enough data on it since it's new. So I don't think it will cause concern, especially given your majors and Q / V scores. Your work experience sounds strong too though there will be lots of consultants applying so make sure you have stellar recs and highlight any impressive / above average accomplishments and leadership. There may be some personal stories / examples that could differentiate your story too. I would also be thinking about where you want to take your career long-term / what strategy consulting will lead to.
One more thing - if it's possible to take on a lead / organizer role in the volunteer organization you mentioned before you apply, that would look even better than just participating.
But overall I think the schools you mention are in range. Good luck and keep us posted if we can help with anything else!
Kate
Thanks for reaching out. Your GMAT / GPA stats are very strong and will make you competitive at the schools you list. I think your IR score is fine...it is becoming a bit more important to schools but we still don't have enough data on it since it's new. So I don't think it will cause concern, especially given your majors and Q / V scores. Your work experience sounds strong too though there will be lots of consultants applying so make sure you have stellar recs and highlight any impressive / above average accomplishments and leadership. There may be some personal stories / examples that could differentiate your story too. I would also be thinking about where you want to take your career long-term / what strategy consulting will lead to.
One more thing - if it's possible to take on a lead / organizer role in the volunteer organization you mentioned before you apply, that would look even better than just participating.
But overall I think the schools you mention are in range. Good luck and keep us posted if we can help with anything else!
Kate
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