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14 Nov 2016, 14:15
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Thanks very much for your help! I took the GMAT last week and got a 780 (Q50 V8). I am planning to go into nonprofit management and would like to apply to an MBA program sometime in the next five years, but because my work experience is relatively limited, I'm trying to figure out what would be the best year for me to apply.
Demographics: 25-year-old white guy
Undergrad: Top 5 liberal arts college; 3.63 GPA, B.A. in Psychology
I'm currently in a Master of Social Work program at a school in Texas.
Experience: 1.5 years as an AmeriCorps VISTA member--I spoke to faith communities about unaccompanied minors fleeing to the US from Central America and preared an educational toolkit on forced migration.
I'll complete 1,000 hours as a social work intern as part of my program (so maybe half a year full-time equivalent?).
I spent a year in a Catholic religious order, but realized I was not called to celibacy--thus the transition to social work.
Following my graduation from the MSW in 2018, I plan to work in the social services/mental health sector. I would ultimately wish to work as an administrator in this field, which is why I'm interested in an MBA.
My questions are: (1 What year should I apply to enter an MBA program the following year, assuming I work full-time after graduating? I know that experience is my weak spot right now. I'd like to apply sooner rather than later, but I also wouldn't want to jeopardize my chances.
(2 What would my chances be at these schools (I may narrow this list down as time goes on):
1. Yale
2. Harvard
3. Wharton
4. Cornell (My dad did law school here but I doubt there's any legacy tradition)
5. Georgetown
6. Columbia
7. UVA (sister did undergrad here; I may become an in-state resident)
8. UT
Thanks again! P.S. I'm typing from a phone, so apologies for any typos.
Demographics: 25-year-old white guy
Undergrad: Top 5 liberal arts college; 3.63 GPA, B.A. in Psychology
I'm currently in a Master of Social Work program at a school in Texas.
Experience: 1.5 years as an AmeriCorps VISTA member--I spoke to faith communities about unaccompanied minors fleeing to the US from Central America and preared an educational toolkit on forced migration.
I'll complete 1,000 hours as a social work intern as part of my program (so maybe half a year full-time equivalent?).
I spent a year in a Catholic religious order, but realized I was not called to celibacy--thus the transition to social work.
Following my graduation from the MSW in 2018, I plan to work in the social services/mental health sector. I would ultimately wish to work as an administrator in this field, which is why I'm interested in an MBA.
My questions are: (1 What year should I apply to enter an MBA program the following year, assuming I work full-time after graduating? I know that experience is my weak spot right now. I'd like to apply sooner rather than later, but I also wouldn't want to jeopardize my chances.
(2 What would my chances be at these schools (I may narrow this list down as time goes on):
1. Yale
2. Harvard
3. Wharton
4. Cornell (My dad did law school here but I doubt there's any legacy tradition)
5. Georgetown
6. Columbia
7. UVA (sister did undergrad here; I may become an in-state resident)
8. UT
Thanks again! P.S. I'm typing from a phone, so apologies for any typos.
15 Nov 2016, 09:18
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your background with us. First off - congratulations on a killer GMAT score!!! You have a great academic profile, and there are elements from your social work experience that we'll need to collate into your story. It sounds like you should have a lot leadership experiences to share with the AdComm which is a huge plus. I do agree, however, that your work experience isn't what it needs to be (yet) to apply to your target school. What is your plan to fill this gap? I'd suggest evaluating your accomplishments in August of 2017, and pending that decide whether it makes sense to apply then or wait until Fall 2018. Also, your fit is heavily dependent upon your goals. What specifically do you see yourself doing upon graduation?
Thanks for sharing your background with us. First off - congratulations on a killer GMAT score!!! You have a great academic profile, and there are elements from your social work experience that we'll need to collate into your story. It sounds like you should have a lot leadership experiences to share with the AdComm which is a huge plus. I do agree, however, that your work experience isn't what it needs to be (yet) to apply to your target school. What is your plan to fill this gap? I'd suggest evaluating your accomplishments in August of 2017, and pending that decide whether it makes sense to apply then or wait until Fall 2018. Also, your fit is heavily dependent upon your goals. What specifically do you see yourself doing upon graduation?
15 Nov 2016, 16:38
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Thank you for the advice and encouragement! Since I graduate from the MSW program in May 2018, are you sure it wouldn't be too soon if I applied in the Fall of 2017? I'd love to apply that early, of course, but unless I have an amazing internship next summer, I'm not sure what additional experience I would have to offer.
If you could just clarify how many years (if any)! I should wait after graduating, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Also--and this was something I was wondering about earlier--if I apply in the fall with 3 years of work experience, but work full-time until I enter the program, will I be seen as having 3 years or 4 years of experience? I just wanted to know whether adcoms would take the work you plan to do in between applying and matriculating into account.
Thanks again!
If you could just clarify how many years (if any)! I should wait after graduating, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Also--and this was something I was wondering about earlier--if I apply in the fall with 3 years of work experience, but work full-time until I enter the program, will I be seen as having 3 years or 4 years of experience? I just wanted to know whether adcoms would take the work you plan to do in between applying and matriculating into account.
Thanks again!
