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20 Aug 2016, 13:30
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Hello,
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my profile!
I'm applying to top MBA/MPP programs at Harvard and Stanford, along with the straight MBA programs at Berkeley and Yale (for their focus on public/private work). I'd greatly appreciate any feedback you have on how well situated I am for admission and/or scholarships (should I shoot for a higher GMAT?), and what you'd advise me to highlight in my application.
Basic stats:
GMAT: Taking next week, consistently hitting 730-740 on practice tests with a 47/48/49 quant and 44/45 verbal
Undergraduate: 3.65 GPA from UChicago, graduated with honors in Public Policy, minor in statistics. Consistent performance in math, except for one low grade in a stats-theory classes that had an abysmal curve (plan to address this in my application)
Current work: Consultant at the Bridgespan Group, a top-tier nonprofit consulting firm that spun out of Bain&Co. Potential for very strong recommendations, have taken significant leadership roles within my projects and across the firm at-large. Previous work abroad (India) and domestic in community-based finance programs
Extracurricular: Not much in recent years, as my job requires a lot. Have completed a few long-distance hikes (150+ miles) when I have time off. In college, I played rugby and helped lead a few student groups that worked with the administration to change school policies on sexual assault discipline and the way we invested our schools endowment
Profile: White/female/26
Career goals: Work in organizational effectiveness/change management for nonprofits, government entities, or in the private sector, preferably in-house and not as a consultant
Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my profile!
I'm applying to top MBA/MPP programs at Harvard and Stanford, along with the straight MBA programs at Berkeley and Yale (for their focus on public/private work). I'd greatly appreciate any feedback you have on how well situated I am for admission and/or scholarships (should I shoot for a higher GMAT?), and what you'd advise me to highlight in my application.
Basic stats:
GMAT: Taking next week, consistently hitting 730-740 on practice tests with a 47/48/49 quant and 44/45 verbal
Undergraduate: 3.65 GPA from UChicago, graduated with honors in Public Policy, minor in statistics. Consistent performance in math, except for one low grade in a stats-theory classes that had an abysmal curve (plan to address this in my application)
Current work: Consultant at the Bridgespan Group, a top-tier nonprofit consulting firm that spun out of Bain&Co. Potential for very strong recommendations, have taken significant leadership roles within my projects and across the firm at-large. Previous work abroad (India) and domestic in community-based finance programs
Extracurricular: Not much in recent years, as my job requires a lot. Have completed a few long-distance hikes (150+ miles) when I have time off. In college, I played rugby and helped lead a few student groups that worked with the administration to change school policies on sexual assault discipline and the way we invested our schools endowment
Profile: White/female/26
Career goals: Work in organizational effectiveness/change management for nonprofits, government entities, or in the private sector, preferably in-house and not as a consultant
Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you!
22 Aug 2016, 13:18
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Hi there!
Overall your profile looks very strong. Great GPA from a great university. Depending on how low that one grade is, you can address it in an Optional Essay. Your work experience sounds excellent. Bridgespan is a well-regarded firm + the leadership and international exposure are great. Your goals make sense and are well-connected to your experience...though for application purposes I would pick one (non-profit, govt, or private sector). The lack of current extracurriculars is the only slightly weak area I see, so highlight your college stuff there, your outdoors interests, and also think about highlighting your internal firm leadership as an "extracurricular" - that's common for consultants.
Good luck on GMAT next week! Assuming you hit your target ranges, I think you're in great shape. If it doesn't go as great, you might want to give yourself a little more time to retake and apply in Round 2. Higher GMAT would also help with scholarship chances.
As I'm sure you know, Harvard and Stanford are both extremely competitive. So while I feel you've got a shot at both, it's hard to say your chances are very high. But Berkeley and Yale should be great targets for you.
Hope this helps, and keep us posted with any more questions!
Kate
Overall your profile looks very strong. Great GPA from a great university. Depending on how low that one grade is, you can address it in an Optional Essay. Your work experience sounds excellent. Bridgespan is a well-regarded firm + the leadership and international exposure are great. Your goals make sense and are well-connected to your experience...though for application purposes I would pick one (non-profit, govt, or private sector). The lack of current extracurriculars is the only slightly weak area I see, so highlight your college stuff there, your outdoors interests, and also think about highlighting your internal firm leadership as an "extracurricular" - that's common for consultants.
Good luck on GMAT next week! Assuming you hit your target ranges, I think you're in great shape. If it doesn't go as great, you might want to give yourself a little more time to retake and apply in Round 2. Higher GMAT would also help with scholarship chances.
As I'm sure you know, Harvard and Stanford are both extremely competitive. So while I feel you've got a shot at both, it's hard to say your chances are very high. But Berkeley and Yale should be great targets for you.
Hope this helps, and keep us posted with any more questions!
Kate
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