Hi
cartech1k,
Thanks for reaching out with your profile. Based on your experience level, I would primarily target part-time programs (sometimes called evening/weekend or EWMBA) whereas EMBA programs are typically for senior managers / executives with at least 7-10 years experience.
Aside from that, I really like that you've already positioned yourself at a FAANG company and a part-time MBA should allow you to pivot to a product role, especially if you're already taking some initiative now to get some exposure.
I also love your extracurriculars! Things like the comedy podcast host and the eSports announcing are pretty unique and definitely worth mentioning! (They also tell me you'll likely have good communication skills and be a strong participant in class discussions).
In terms of your stats, you are close to the averages for the top part-time programs on your list. Take Haas for example -- their average GMAT is 700, and average GPA is 3.46. You're right there on the GPA but a bit more on your GMAT could help. Especially since you just took it and made such a big jump already in your score (nice work!) I might give it one more shot and see if you can crack 700 (assuming you have time).
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Kate
cartech1k wrote:
Hi there,
I appreciate you taking the time to look at my profile, any information helps! I am looking to apply Fall 2021, and begin a part-time/EMBA program in 2022. Below is my current profile.
Nationality: American (Asian American)
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Education: 3.45 GPA Business Degree from 'Public Ivy'(Think UVA, UT, UNC, etc,.)
GMAT Score:
Attempt 1: 600 (43Q, 31V) 1/26/21 *cancelled score*
Attepmt 2: 690 (47Q, 37V) 3/16/21
Work Experience: 3 years International Oil and Gas Supply Chain Consulting, 2 years working Project Management at FAANG company with a promotion in between (most recent)
Extracurriculars:
-Avid Tennis Player (currently undefeated and ranked 34 on city ladder, working my way up)
-Captain of FAANG Corporate eSports Team - eSports league with all companies in Tech such as Facebook, Google, Apple, Netflix, etc,. for charity. Team Captain and play-by-play announcer. Raised over $15k for charity
-Alumni Mentor
-Creator of Volunteer Fund - coordinate with peers monthly to raise funds and donate over $500 of goods monthly to local homeless shelter
-Comedy Podcast Host (not sure if this is worth mentioning, but 'unique' nonetheless)
-Freelance Voice-Over Artist
Post MBA Objective
Continue to work at FAANG company during MBA, would like to pivot into Product Management at the same company I am currently working at. Currently working on strengthening relationships with Product Managers for networking purposes.
Target Schools
I am targeting the Part-Time/EMBA programs at the below schools
-UC Berkeley Haas
-Chicago Booth
-Northwestern Kellogg
-Columbia
-NYU Stern
-UT Austin
Please let me know what you think! I would not like to take the GMAT again if possible, and I am hoping my profile as it stands is competitive for the programs listed above. Thanks in advance!