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09 Jun 2019, 20:20
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Hello,
I'm looking to get a profile evaluation for applications in the 2019-2020 cycle; I'm considering part time programs and want to know if I'd be competitive:
My target schools are below. What do you think are realistic expectations?
Thank you!!
I'm looking to get a profile evaluation for applications in the 2019-2020 cycle; I'm considering part time programs and want to know if I'd be competitive:
- 30 year-old female, Southeast Asian.
- Spent early childhood in a poor Southeast Asian country (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), but now am a US citizen.
- GMAT 730 - I haven't taken it yet, but my practice tests are all in that range
- 3.3 GPA - Finance/accounting major from well known state school that has a top accounting program (think UIUC, UT Austin, UW-Madison, etc.). Master's degree from the same place
- 9 years of work experience in various roles ranging from 1-3 years each, first in the midwest and and most recently in Silicon Valley where I live now
- Most recently moved to the Bay Area where I worked as the lead / sole accountant at a startup. Built a lot of processes from scratch that didn't exist before I was there
My target schools are below. What do you think are realistic expectations?
- Chicago
- Kellogg
- Haas
- Anderson
- Marshall
Thank you!!
09 Jun 2019, 23:34
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hellothere215
Hello hellothere215,
You have a great case for any of these part-time MBA programs. These programs look for experienced professionals who are very clear on how this program can
help them. Right from leveraging the alumni network, being part of a class (most people are senior executives) from various industries is a definite plus.
Though none of these programs mention any minimum GMAT Score - if you are aiming for a 730 it's an advantage!
These programs look for
1. leadership - Your job role in the startup is a great example.
2. What values you bring to the class - Your learnings working across geographies and zeal to upgrade your career should be the focus here.
You should definitely give it a shot with your current profile and planned GMAT Score.
rgds,
Shree
10 Jun 2019, 12:59
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I really like the startup accounting thing, that's interesting. Bringing a very traditional function to a less traditional setting, I can see how others would benefit from your experience.
I like the poor background part of this as well showing how you have that was adversity and that shows depth. Your GPA is not going to hinder you and a 730 would be great. Ive helped people get into Booth and Kellogg part-time programs with far lower test scores.
Definitely encourage you to apply to Kellogg and also Haas ewmba. None of my clients have reported this but I have heard some say Booth is a little snooty with the part-timers.
Kellogg people are pretty happy across the board. However I'm a little concerned about developing deep bonds with your cohort with the Kellogg Saturday program. Plus that's a lot of flying.
I'm also wondering if you might be open to applying to Stanford MSX like the pie-in-the-sky goal and Wharton EMBA San Francisco. Unlike many other EMBA programs Wharton actually takes the exact same curriculum and delivers it in a part-time format. This would really help you settle into the bay area and also get a fantastic education.
There's nothing particularly wrong with a part-time program, but an emba will help you develop a network with senior leaders if that's of interest to you.
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I like the poor background part of this as well showing how you have that was adversity and that shows depth. Your GPA is not going to hinder you and a 730 would be great. Ive helped people get into Booth and Kellogg part-time programs with far lower test scores.
Definitely encourage you to apply to Kellogg and also Haas ewmba. None of my clients have reported this but I have heard some say Booth is a little snooty with the part-timers.
Kellogg people are pretty happy across the board. However I'm a little concerned about developing deep bonds with your cohort with the Kellogg Saturday program. Plus that's a lot of flying.
I'm also wondering if you might be open to applying to Stanford MSX like the pie-in-the-sky goal and Wharton EMBA San Francisco. Unlike many other EMBA programs Wharton actually takes the exact same curriculum and delivers it in a part-time format. This would really help you settle into the bay area and also get a fantastic education.
There's nothing particularly wrong with a part-time program, but an emba will help you develop a network with senior leaders if that's of interest to you.
hellothere215
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