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20 Apr 2017, 12:25
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Profile at time of application (bolded elements are areas of concern):
Experience
- 4.5 years
- Just under three years as top-performing (97th percentile) financial advisor at F100 financial services company
- Operated a stand-alone private office with one other advisor and an associate
- Almost one year as financial advisor at top-tier (JPM/MS/GS) financial services firm
- Founded start-up during college, +/- 10 employees, did over $150k revenue and raised $350k in venture financing
Education
- State university, Political Science Major, Economics Minor
- Just under a 3.0 GPA
- One year of study abroad in Beijing, CN (literate/conversational in Mandarin)
- Decent GPA at top-tier prep school (PEA/And/DF)
Test Scores and Credentials
- GMAT: 750 (Q47/V47)
- CFA Charterholder (passed all on first attempt, in succession, in 18 mos.)
- Series 7 and Series 66
Extra-Curriculars
Community: Rotary Club, City Council
Volunteer Work: Tutoring, homeless shelter
Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Golf
Demographics
Race: Caucasian
Sex: M
Age: 28/29 (depending on application round)
Target Schools
HBS
Wharton
Tuck
MIT
UCLA
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Would appreciate any and all feedback regarding my candidacy, esp. on bolded items and target schools.
Thanks,
businessguy123
Experience
- 4.5 years
- Just under three years as top-performing (97th percentile) financial advisor at F100 financial services company
- Operated a stand-alone private office with one other advisor and an associate
- Almost one year as financial advisor at top-tier (JPM/MS/GS) financial services firm
- Founded start-up during college, +/- 10 employees, did over $150k revenue and raised $350k in venture financing
Education
- State university, Political Science Major, Economics Minor
- Just under a 3.0 GPA
- One year of study abroad in Beijing, CN (literate/conversational in Mandarin)
- Decent GPA at top-tier prep school (PEA/And/DF)
Test Scores and Credentials
- GMAT: 750 (Q47/V47)
- CFA Charterholder (passed all on first attempt, in succession, in 18 mos.)
- Series 7 and Series 66
Extra-Curriculars
Community: Rotary Club, City Council
Volunteer Work: Tutoring, homeless shelter
Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Golf
Demographics
Race: Caucasian
Sex: M
Age: 28/29 (depending on application round)
Target Schools
HBS
Wharton
Tuck
MIT
UCLA
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Would appreciate any and all feedback regarding my candidacy, esp. on bolded items and target schools.
Thanks,
businessguy123
21 Apr 2017, 12:07
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Hi, thanks for writing! Looks like you have some strong work experience - and congrats on that fantastic GMAT score! 
Regarding your GPA - your GMAT score will help mitigate it, but you should address the GPA in your optional essay by 1. explaining the reasons for the low GPA, in a way that conveys ownership 2. mentioning if you had an upward trajectory (i.e. weaker earlier years due to adjustment issues, etc. with a stronger finish) and 3. highlighting quant courses in which you received an A. I think you have a solid chance with these schools, but would aim for R1 if possible (since there are a good # of finance applicants, better to apply earlier rather than later if possible, while all spots are still open). What would you like to do post-MBA, short-term and long-term? Make sure to explain clearly your motivation for getting an MBA now and what excites you about each of your target schools - this is where some otherwise strong applicants fall short.
Hope this helps a bit! If you'd like to discuss your profile more in-depth, I'd highly recommend signing up for a free consultation here: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/?dis ... admissions
Regarding your GPA - your GMAT score will help mitigate it, but you should address the GPA in your optional essay by 1. explaining the reasons for the low GPA, in a way that conveys ownership 2. mentioning if you had an upward trajectory (i.e. weaker earlier years due to adjustment issues, etc. with a stronger finish) and 3. highlighting quant courses in which you received an A. I think you have a solid chance with these schools, but would aim for R1 if possible (since there are a good # of finance applicants, better to apply earlier rather than later if possible, while all spots are still open). What would you like to do post-MBA, short-term and long-term? Make sure to explain clearly your motivation for getting an MBA now and what excites you about each of your target schools - this is where some otherwise strong applicants fall short. Hope this helps a bit! If you'd like to discuss your profile more in-depth, I'd highly recommend signing up for a free consultation here: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/?dis ... admissions
businessguy123
Profile at time of application (bolded elements are areas of concern):
Experience
- 4.5 years
- Just under three years as top-performing (97th percentile) financial advisor at F100 financial services company
- Operated a stand-alone private office with one other advisor and an associate
- Almost one year as financial advisor at top-tier (JPM/MS/GS) financial services firm
- Founded start-up during college, +/- 10 employees, did over $150k revenue and raised $350k in venture financing
Education
- State university, Political Science Major, Economics Minor
- Just under a 3.0 GPA
- One year of study abroad in Beijing, CN (literate/conversational in Mandarin)
- Decent GPA at top-tier prep school (PEA/And/DF)
Test Scores and Credentials
- GMAT: 750 (Q47/V47)
- CFA Charterholder (passed all on first attempt, in succession, in 18 mos.)
- Series 7 and Series 66
Extra-Curriculars
Community: Rotary Club, City Council
Volunteer Work: Tutoring, homeless shelter
Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Golf
Demographics
Race: Caucasian
Sex: M
Age: 28/29 (depending on application round)
Target Schools
HBS
Wharton
Tuck
MIT
UCLA
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Would appreciate any and all feedback regarding my candidacy, esp. on bolded items and target schools.
Thanks,
businessguy123
Experience
- 4.5 years
- Just under three years as top-performing (97th percentile) financial advisor at F100 financial services company
- Operated a stand-alone private office with one other advisor and an associate
- Almost one year as financial advisor at top-tier (JPM/MS/GS) financial services firm
- Founded start-up during college, +/- 10 employees, did over $150k revenue and raised $350k in venture financing
Education
- State university, Political Science Major, Economics Minor
- Just under a 3.0 GPA
- One year of study abroad in Beijing, CN (literate/conversational in Mandarin)
- Decent GPA at top-tier prep school (PEA/And/DF)
Test Scores and Credentials
- GMAT: 750 (Q47/V47)
- CFA Charterholder (passed all on first attempt, in succession, in 18 mos.)
- Series 7 and Series 66
Extra-Curriculars
Community: Rotary Club, City Council
Volunteer Work: Tutoring, homeless shelter
Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Golf
Demographics
Race: Caucasian
Sex: M
Age: 28/29 (depending on application round)
Target Schools
HBS
Wharton
Tuck
MIT
UCLA
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Would appreciate any and all feedback regarding my candidacy, esp. on bolded items and target schools.
Thanks,
businessguy123
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