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Re: Profile Review Request
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14 Nov 2023, 23:51
Hello gopherbroke, and thanks for your post.
The application process is truly holistic, and committees will look at your stats (GPA and GMAT), work experience, and extracurriculars.
Your GPA is decent, and really just a bit below the average at your target schools. Your GMAT is certainly strong, though it is also about the average. If you haven’t already, I suggest taking it up to 3-4 times. You have nothing to lose since schools will only look at your highest score. And even a slight increase can boost your profile. Hitting or exceeding a 750 would definitely improve your odds to all schools, and especially to all schools outside of H/S/W.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have been promoted. However, because you are not currently working, it’s even more important to show you have made an impact and demonstrated leadership at your previous jobs. Ideally this will be supported by strong recommendation letters as well. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific. Having a job in product management (or anything related to your career goals) would also really improve your odds.
Regarding extracurriculars, make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you have taken on, especially now that you are not working. Being a board member sounds impressive; that is one aspect of your profile on which you can elaborate.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at some of these schools, but they are extremely competitive, so even a 750 and a good new job won’t guarantee a spot at an M7. For that reason, I suggest apply to several schools, including reach, target and safety. Hopefully they will see that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
If you would like to discuss your story or anything else in greater detail, please sign up for a free consultation. It is never too early to get started.
Good luck!
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