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01 Dec 2018, 18:15
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Hello,
I've detailed my profile and relevant stats below. I want to know if I'm truly targeting the right schools or am I aiming too high. I plan on applying Next fall for Matriculation at Fall 2020. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read through the profile and offering valuable advice!
Stretch Schools:
Haas, Kellogg, and Columbia (I plan to do ED at Columbia). I believe my stats would be too low for HSW, Booth, or Sloan.
Target Schools:
Tuck, Ross, Darden
My profile
Undergraduate information-
Major: Electrical Engineering
School: Top 5 USNews Undergrad EE school (Georgia Tech, UMich, UIUC)
GPA: 2.93
I understand that my GPA is super low. I plan to utilize the optional essay to show that my GPA was on an upward trajectory. I had a 3.5/4.0 GPA my senior year (which included all hard Advanced Level EE Core Classes along with capstone.) I will take full ownership of my mismanagement of priorities and time my first 3 years of college and that it isn't indicative of future performance (with examples of last year GPA and GMAT)
GMAT: 730 - I plan to retake this mid-February
Work Experience-
1. Company 1 - 2 years+ (Will explain + below) - Top 5 Power Design Firm - United States
2. (Current) Company 2 - A few months (Will be closer to 2 years upon matriculation) - Top 5 Defense Contractor (Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop)
ECs:
Race/nationality:
US Citizen – However first generation immigrant. Family moved here when I was like 4-5 from India. I grew up in the inner-city with an economic disadvantage. I was able to apply with my math score and essays in the 8th grade to a Top 10 State High School (USNews)
Sex: M
Post-MBA Career:
I plan to specialize in Strategy Consulting (in A&D/E&U) in companies like ATKearney or MBB since I have distinct design/construction/manufacturing experience on the Nuclear/Electric Power Mission Critical and Defense Mission Critical systems (Both Hi-intensity areas). I plan to utilize the skills that are developed throughout the MBA curriculum to assist in noting how projects come to life. I've seen first hand how business decisions pivot entire business models and industry space (Think state of Nuclear Construction Internationally versus domestically). I want to be in an instrumental role in that for E&U and A&D companies.
I've detailed my profile and relevant stats below. I want to know if I'm truly targeting the right schools or am I aiming too high. I plan on applying Next fall for Matriculation at Fall 2020. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read through the profile and offering valuable advice!
Stretch Schools:
Haas, Kellogg, and Columbia (I plan to do ED at Columbia). I believe my stats would be too low for HSW, Booth, or Sloan.
Target Schools:
Tuck, Ross, Darden
My profile
Undergraduate information-
Major: Electrical Engineering
School: Top 5 USNews Undergrad EE school (Georgia Tech, UMich, UIUC)
GPA: 2.93
I understand that my GPA is super low. I plan to utilize the optional essay to show that my GPA was on an upward trajectory. I had a 3.5/4.0 GPA my senior year (which included all hard Advanced Level EE Core Classes along with capstone.) I will take full ownership of my mismanagement of priorities and time my first 3 years of college and that it isn't indicative of future performance (with examples of last year GPA and GMAT)
GMAT: 730 - I plan to retake this mid-February
Work Experience-
1. Company 1 - 2 years+ (Will explain + below) - Top 5 Power Design Firm - United States
- - Nuclear Power Plant Design Division
- - Have 18+ months of experience on an International Power Plant Project. Contract was for $100+MM, including a couple months stay at the country. Was sole electrical design engineer leading a team of outsourced (Joint Ventureship) international engineers. Very Client Facing role - developed mature relationships with the international clients
- - 9-10 Months: Responsible Project Engineer on large time sensitive (29 days of implementation, construction, etc) $35MM project in the United States
- -Promotion Cycle includes 2 promotions. Additionally post-resignation, I was hired back on as a part-time consultant (as requested by one of the senior partners) to help assist for holes in the international project due to my mature client relationships. Was given an additional promotion/title bump upon taking this role.
2. (Current) Company 2 - A few months (Will be closer to 2 years upon matriculation) - Top 5 Defense Contractor (Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop)
- -Design Engineer for R&D Projects for Weaponry Division
- -Experience in Cross-Discipline and functional program project requirements and work closely with Safety, Quality, Systems, Manufacturing Floor
ECs:
- -Volunteer for local ethnic outreach group (including web development for them)
- -Volunteer for a Trail Clean up group (Help clean up popular hiking trails around the area) - I am very active in the hiking community in the region that I am in.
Race/nationality:
US Citizen – However first generation immigrant. Family moved here when I was like 4-5 from India. I grew up in the inner-city with an economic disadvantage. I was able to apply with my math score and essays in the 8th grade to a Top 10 State High School (USNews)
Sex: M
Post-MBA Career:
I plan to specialize in Strategy Consulting (in A&D/E&U) in companies like ATKearney or MBB since I have distinct design/construction/manufacturing experience on the Nuclear/Electric Power Mission Critical and Defense Mission Critical systems (Both Hi-intensity areas). I plan to utilize the skills that are developed throughout the MBA curriculum to assist in noting how projects come to life. I've seen first hand how business decisions pivot entire business models and industry space (Think state of Nuclear Construction Internationally versus domestically). I want to be in an instrumental role in that for E&U and A&D companies.
04 Dec 2018, 12:22
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Hi there, and thanks for writing! You have impactful and progressive work experience, and a solid GPA that, if you're able to increase it, can help offset your lower GPA.
I think that the target and stretch schools you've identified make sense. I wouldn't necessarily count out Booth (it's roughly as competitive as your other stretch schools). Ross is just about as competitive as Kellogg these days, so I would also add Fuqua to your target list. Before now and when you apply, here's what I suggest you focus on:
- Increasing the GMAT score if possible, though 730 is a great start
- Taking a supplemental quant course to help offset your GPA. I recommend statistics, calculus, microecon, or accounting, either in person or online (just make sure the course offers a letter grade). You could also consider UC Berkeley Extension Math for Management or HBx CORe
- Within your volunteer involvement, take on a leadership role
- Research the programs thoroughly (including speaking with students/alumni and going to info sessions) so that you can make a strong case for why each one is a strong fit for you when you apply
I hope that helps!
I think that the target and stretch schools you've identified make sense. I wouldn't necessarily count out Booth (it's roughly as competitive as your other stretch schools). Ross is just about as competitive as Kellogg these days, so I would also add Fuqua to your target list. Before now and when you apply, here's what I suggest you focus on:
- Increasing the GMAT score if possible, though 730 is a great start
- Taking a supplemental quant course to help offset your GPA. I recommend statistics, calculus, microecon, or accounting, either in person or online (just make sure the course offers a letter grade). You could also consider UC Berkeley Extension Math for Management or HBx CORe
- Within your volunteer involvement, take on a leadership role
- Research the programs thoroughly (including speaking with students/alumni and going to info sessions) so that you can make a strong case for why each one is a strong fit for you when you apply
I hope that helps!
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04 Dec 2018, 13:06
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Realistically, what are the odds and chances of getting in to these schools if the application is executed properly? Is the work experience + GMAT + Ugrad School + Major strong enough?
Additionally, I do ideally hope that with my GMAT re-take, I land a high score.
I to intend to have a larger volunteer presence and will take your advice on being more proactive in it.
One of the items you mentioned in your comment is additional coursework. I understand the need to off-set the lower GPA. Only question I have with that is - I have harder Mathematics and quantitative classes [Calc II, Calc III, Differential Eq, Linear Algebra, Power Systems Analysis & Distribution Systems Analysis (Newton Raphson), and E&M (Laplace and Fourier Transforms)] with above average grades. Even in this instance, would you recommend taking a supplemental math for management sort of course?
Would just the extra A look better - do the Adcoms look through the entire transcript to see what sort of courses the students excel in?
