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31 Jul 2019, 12:36
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Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
I am currently a rising senior at an unknown school in the US. I'm looking at schools abroad because I spent a semester abroad studying in the U.K. and loved my time there. My goal is to work in MBB consulting, and my understanding is that since I am coming from an unknown school, obtaining a masters from a big name is one of the only ways that I can get there. Is my profile competitive enough?
Major, GPA: Economics and Finance, 3.5
GMAT: 740 Q49, V43
Internships: Summer Finance intern at USDA, Finance/Accounting intern at local bank for a semester
EC's: (This is where I spend most of my time) president of school's activity council - manage 6 figure budget and planning events, voted in by student body; student government exec roles as director of campus improvements and VP of programming; fraternity member (volunteering/fundraising experience)
I know my internships are weak which is also part of the problem, but I'm sure I can spin them a bit. I suppose I have time to retake the GMAT but I'm not sure if that would be worth it. Said's MFE gmat average is 733, and LBS gmat is ~690, but maybe it could make up for my low GPA if I improved the score?
Also if anyone could speak to how difficult it would be for a US citizen to get an MBB role after the programs I would greatly appreciate it.
I am currently a rising senior at an unknown school in the US. I'm looking at schools abroad because I spent a semester abroad studying in the U.K. and loved my time there. My goal is to work in MBB consulting, and my understanding is that since I am coming from an unknown school, obtaining a masters from a big name is one of the only ways that I can get there. Is my profile competitive enough?
Major, GPA: Economics and Finance, 3.5
GMAT: 740 Q49, V43
Internships: Summer Finance intern at USDA, Finance/Accounting intern at local bank for a semester
EC's: (This is where I spend most of my time) president of school's activity council - manage 6 figure budget and planning events, voted in by student body; student government exec roles as director of campus improvements and VP of programming; fraternity member (volunteering/fundraising experience)
I know my internships are weak which is also part of the problem, but I'm sure I can spin them a bit. I suppose I have time to retake the GMAT but I'm not sure if that would be worth it. Said's MFE gmat average is 733, and LBS gmat is ~690, but maybe it could make up for my low GPA if I improved the score?
Also if anyone could speak to how difficult it would be for a US citizen to get an MBB role after the programs I would greatly appreciate it.
31 Jul 2019, 14:45
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I think you have a few options. Even with your current internships I think your GMAT make you a good candidate for top MiM programs.
That said, another option would be to apply for jobs at boutique consulting firms, which are easier to get into than MBB & would also give you some good work experience & some accomplishments under your belt. Applying to b-school from a MBB can actually be tough because there are so many other applicants who look like you on paper. So in some ways working at a boutique firm could be an opportunity to differentiate yourself among b-school applicants, and you can then target the MBBs post-MBA. Alternatively, a finance role at a more well known firm could be an option for you as well.
I think it's still worth applying to MiM programs, but there are definitely other paths to getting into a top-MBA program & like I said, it can actually to be to your advantage to have some more unique experience than MBB to get into a top b-school. Then you can pursue the MBB route afterwards!
That said, another option would be to apply for jobs at boutique consulting firms, which are easier to get into than MBB & would also give you some good work experience & some accomplishments under your belt. Applying to b-school from a MBB can actually be tough because there are so many other applicants who look like you on paper. So in some ways working at a boutique firm could be an opportunity to differentiate yourself among b-school applicants, and you can then target the MBBs post-MBA. Alternatively, a finance role at a more well known firm could be an option for you as well.
I think it's still worth applying to MiM programs, but there are definitely other paths to getting into a top-MBA program & like I said, it can actually to be to your advantage to have some more unique experience than MBB to get into a top b-school. Then you can pursue the MBB route afterwards!
