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Demographics: 28, American, White Male
Undergraduate: Double Majored in Marketing and Management with a minor in Political Science at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a 2.96 GPA (ouch)
Other Educational Qualifications: Studied abroad in Brazil for a summer where we partnered with students from a local university to help them solve a case study for a large Brazilian company (Billion+ yearly revenue). We then presented our findings to the CEO of the company.
I also was part of a four person team that won a Case Study at my university that was sponsored by a very large employer (~20 billion yearly revenue). We then traveled to their headquarters to compete against the winning teams from other schools. We unfortunately didn't win there.
GMAT: 720 (48q, 40v) planning on taking again
Work Experience/Internship:
I work for a large healthcare provider in the United States. I am in a sales role but have been promoted multiple times. I have met with multiple large employer/municipalities and won those accounts.
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
I volunteer once a quarter at the Salvation Army. My family/church prepare a meal at the Salvation Army and anyone that wants to is able to come and have a free meal.
Post MBA Goals: I would like to do some type of consulting.
Target Schools:
Darden, LBS, Fuqua, McCombs, UCLA (any other school that places well into MBB that you think I would have a shot at)
Other information:
A few years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and am now on medication for it. I don't know if this is anything I should bring up when trying to explain my poor GPA. The main problem was I was still trying to work 20 hours a week and wasn't really sure what I wanted to do in college. I simply didn't put in the effort that was required. I have matured a lot since that and am ready to correct that mistake by succeeding in business school.
Questions:
Do I have a chance at any of these schools or any school that places well into consulting? If not is there anything I can do to improve my chances. I'm open to taken online classes or anything like that.
Thanks!
Undergraduate: Double Majored in Marketing and Management with a minor in Political Science at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a 2.96 GPA (ouch)
Other Educational Qualifications: Studied abroad in Brazil for a summer where we partnered with students from a local university to help them solve a case study for a large Brazilian company (Billion+ yearly revenue). We then presented our findings to the CEO of the company.
I also was part of a four person team that won a Case Study at my university that was sponsored by a very large employer (~20 billion yearly revenue). We then traveled to their headquarters to compete against the winning teams from other schools. We unfortunately didn't win there.
GMAT: 720 (48q, 40v) planning on taking again
Work Experience/Internship:
I work for a large healthcare provider in the United States. I am in a sales role but have been promoted multiple times. I have met with multiple large employer/municipalities and won those accounts.
Notable Extracurricular Activities:
I volunteer once a quarter at the Salvation Army. My family/church prepare a meal at the Salvation Army and anyone that wants to is able to come and have a free meal.
Post MBA Goals: I would like to do some type of consulting.
Target Schools:
Darden, LBS, Fuqua, McCombs, UCLA (any other school that places well into MBB that you think I would have a shot at)
Other information:
A few years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and am now on medication for it. I don't know if this is anything I should bring up when trying to explain my poor GPA. The main problem was I was still trying to work 20 hours a week and wasn't really sure what I wanted to do in college. I simply didn't put in the effort that was required. I have matured a lot since that and am ready to correct that mistake by succeeding in business school.
Questions:
Do I have a chance at any of these schools or any school that places well into consulting? If not is there anything I can do to improve my chances. I'm open to taken online classes or anything like that.
Thanks!
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Hi matt11177, okay, so you I do think you could have a shot at some of these, but with a weakness like your low GPA, it just becomes more unpredictable. I like your list of options, and might encourage you to also think about Cornell, UNC and maybe Emory (though I'd double check on Emory) as feeders into consulting. I will warn you, with your GPA, MBB might be a stretch (though your case competitions and international experience in Brazil might help get you attention), so I'd prepare to expand your list of potential employers when discussing goals. I do think you'll want to strengthen your profile, however, before applying. First: improving your GMAT will surely help you (720 is a good start, though!), but I also like your idea of coursework. (By the way - make sure to use the optional essay to provide context of your work demands and point out counterbalancing evidence like an upward trend or high GMAT...hard to say about the ADHD unless I know more. Learning challenges have less of a stigma than they used to have, absolutely, but at the same time, you don't want a cornucopia of excuses so you might opt to simplify your message.) For coursework, sometimes what I'd suggest depends on what is actually on your transcript. If you messed up a Calculus or Stats course, you might retake that, for example, but generally speaking an all-around pre-MBA prep class (Berkeley, UCLA have some) could be very helpful if you get an A. I've heard good things about UCLA's Mathematics for Management and since you're applying there, they will surely value it. I'd also look at upping your leadership/teamwork where you can. Sales is often a solitary role/responsibility, so your experiences don't always develop the management skills MBA programs look for (sometimes they do, but candidates have to work a little harder to bring it out instead of just showcasing quotas outperformed). If your normal role doesn't have these opportunities, there may be internal committees you can help drive, or opportunities in the community where you can develop these skills. Volunteering at the Salvation Army quarterly is good, but something with more leadership and impact would be better, so you might look to step up your involvement there or elsewhere. Of course, executing well on the app is another way to help yourself, so you might consider getting some help.
Hope these tips are helpful and best of luck as you get ready to apply!
Warmly,
Julie-Anne Heafey
Hope these tips are helpful and best of luck as you get ready to apply!
Warmly,
Julie-Anne Heafey
