Hi
ColloquialF,
Despite your low GPA, there are definitely some strong elements to your profile as you said.
A high test score will help to outweigh your 3.05 GPA. While your GRE is quite strong, you could potentially benefit from raising your quant score. In addition, taking graduate-level courses is another way to demonstrate your ability to succeed academically in a way that test scores may not show.
Personal MBA Coach regularly works with applicants who have low GPAs and get into top programs by securing high test scores and putting together strong applications.
While I would not rule out Stern's full-time MBA program, recruiting still happens both on campus and through individual networks via part-time programs. One of
Personal MBA Coach’s first part-time clients went to NYU Stern many years ago and has a leading job at Google today!
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Regards,
Personal MBA CoachColloquialF wrote:
Test Score
GRE 324(V:164,Q:160,W4.6)
College
GPA- 3.05 from a state school in NC (Freshman year GPA 2.5- Senior Year GPA 3.5)
BA in Business admin with a concentration in Finance
Study Abroad at top 15 university in Spain with all classes taken in Spanish
Work Experience
2 summer internships at large apparel company (Hanesbrands/Fruit of the Loom) as an IT Consultant
1 summer internship at Northwestern Mutual as a Finance Representative
1.5 Years as a High-net Worth Brokerage Associate at a top financial services firm (Vanguard/Fidelity/TD)
1.5 Years in Corporate Finance at small cap manufacturing company
Certifications/Licenses
Series 7 & 63
Passed level 1 of CFA (Pass rate 45%)
Extracurriculars
1.5 Years as a child mentor (BBBS/SSP)
1 Year as a member of Toastmasters
Writer of a blog on various financial topics broken down in simple terms (5 articles)
Additional Info
Bilingual in Spanish
Hispanic/Latino
Reason for MBA
I want to pivot from corporate finance into corporate banking client coverage as an associate, ideally in the 500M to 2B or 2B to 20B revenue space.
Do I even have a shot at NYU Stern FT? If not I'm also considering NYU Langone PT or Fordham PT. My main focus is to receive a high quality education (pedigree included) and a solid network. I understand PT doesn’t offer the same career switching opportunities but I'm confident in my abilities to leverage the school network to get me where I want to go.
Thank you!
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