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28 Jun 2023, 15:15
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My Background:
ORM (Asian American, US Citizen)
Undergrad from one of Vanderbilt, Rice, Emory
Graduated with a double major in Computer Science and English Literature
GPA - 3.3 (it is low, switched from another STEM major to Computer Science, which was very deflated at my school)
Test Scores - haven't taken any real tests yet, took practice GMATs but scored very low. (<500)
Current Years of Work Experience: 3
Extracurriculars In College:
Co-Author on a research paper published in a reputable medical journal. Volunteered in a lab for a year and half and helped with clinical research to get the paper published
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - obtained certification and volunteered for a year. Worked with EMT crews in the local area
Worked in a lab for 1.5 years and learned wet lab techniques. I worked on an abstract.
Model UN - briefly involved for a year
Hackathons - won an award at one of them
Current Extracurriculars:
(Not a lot, aiming to improve by the time I graduate)
- Board Member of an organization for early career professionals at my employer
- Trying to get some volunteering lined up (nothing yet, looking for something healthcare related)
Work Experience:
2 years as a software engineer at a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical company (building Salesforce apps, data engineering, backend configuration)
1 year as product manager on a data strategy initiative at the pharma company to improve forecasting and data quality (heavy data and analytics focus, worked with data engineers).
I will have an additional year of experience as product manager by the time I apply. I will be a PM on a Generative AI initiative to help with internal corporate strategy at the F100 pharma company (will be working with pharma program managers, data engineers and data scientists)
My number one question: I will have two years of product management experience when I apply. Will I be seen by the admission committee as an Asian-American IT male? Or would my sector (Pharmaceuticals) and title (product manager) put me in the Healthcare/Pharma product manager bucket? I'm concerned about this because I know that Asian American IT males are very overrepresented. I want to know so that I can obtain non-IT related work experience that would further differentiate from other IT applicants (and bring me more in line with the Healthcare/Pharma industry designation)
My long term goal is to work in general management. I'm interested in become a pharma leader and running the operations of a business unit at large cap pharmaceutical company. I could also see myself in a senior strategy role in pharma.
I'm aiming for T15 US schools and maybe INSEAD/LBS (full time MBA). Thank you
ORM (Asian American, US Citizen)
Undergrad from one of Vanderbilt, Rice, Emory
Graduated with a double major in Computer Science and English Literature
GPA - 3.3 (it is low, switched from another STEM major to Computer Science, which was very deflated at my school)
Test Scores - haven't taken any real tests yet, took practice GMATs but scored very low. (<500)
Current Years of Work Experience: 3
Extracurriculars In College:
Co-Author on a research paper published in a reputable medical journal. Volunteered in a lab for a year and half and helped with clinical research to get the paper published
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - obtained certification and volunteered for a year. Worked with EMT crews in the local area
Worked in a lab for 1.5 years and learned wet lab techniques. I worked on an abstract.
Model UN - briefly involved for a year
Hackathons - won an award at one of them
Current Extracurriculars:
(Not a lot, aiming to improve by the time I graduate)
- Board Member of an organization for early career professionals at my employer
- Trying to get some volunteering lined up (nothing yet, looking for something healthcare related)
Work Experience:
2 years as a software engineer at a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical company (building Salesforce apps, data engineering, backend configuration)
1 year as product manager on a data strategy initiative at the pharma company to improve forecasting and data quality (heavy data and analytics focus, worked with data engineers).
I will have an additional year of experience as product manager by the time I apply. I will be a PM on a Generative AI initiative to help with internal corporate strategy at the F100 pharma company (will be working with pharma program managers, data engineers and data scientists)
My number one question: I will have two years of product management experience when I apply. Will I be seen by the admission committee as an Asian-American IT male? Or would my sector (Pharmaceuticals) and title (product manager) put me in the Healthcare/Pharma product manager bucket? I'm concerned about this because I know that Asian American IT males are very overrepresented. I want to know so that I can obtain non-IT related work experience that would further differentiate from other IT applicants (and bring me more in line with the Healthcare/Pharma industry designation)
My long term goal is to work in general management. I'm interested in become a pharma leader and running the operations of a business unit at large cap pharmaceutical company. I could also see myself in a senior strategy role in pharma.
I'm aiming for T15 US schools and maybe INSEAD/LBS (full time MBA). Thank you
28 Jun 2023, 21:38
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Need to highlight work-related achievements, with a special focus on leadership roles, in your application after getting a valid GMAT score.
Best of Luck.
Best of Luck.
06 Jul 2023, 08:13
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Hi austinmba - thanks for reaching out to Stratus! I'd be happy to answer your questions.
Despite being an ORM, you have some standout elements on your profile--a unique combo of UG degrees and your more recent work experience. However, you do have low stats when it comes to GPA, GMAT, and no recent volunteer experience. You've got some GMAT studying to do (and an optional essay for your GPA) if T15 FT MBAs are your goal.
To answer your Q, I think they'll view you in both buckets, with a heavier weight on your more current work experience--especially if you connect that story well to your post-MBA goals in your essays.
If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Creating a compelling narrative is something we help our clients with every single day--connecting the dots from your past to where you want to go in your future will help the adcom determine how much they want to invest in you and your story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
Despite being an ORM, you have some standout elements on your profile--a unique combo of UG degrees and your more recent work experience. However, you do have low stats when it comes to GPA, GMAT, and no recent volunteer experience. You've got some GMAT studying to do (and an optional essay for your GPA) if T15 FT MBAs are your goal.
To answer your Q, I think they'll view you in both buckets, with a heavier weight on your more current work experience--especially if you connect that story well to your post-MBA goals in your essays.
If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Creating a compelling narrative is something we help our clients with every single day--connecting the dots from your past to where you want to go in your future will help the adcom determine how much they want to invest in you and your story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
