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12 Nov 2019, 19:47
Kudos
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Hi,
I would like a profile review and have a few specific questions regarding my candidacy for the top 10 MBA programs. I have laid out my background information below. Please let me know if you need anything else. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Demographics:
- Indian male, American citizen, 25 years old
Education:
- Undergrad: Rutgers University, Majored in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics, GPA: 3.94/4.00 (Paid through college myself by working throughout undergrad as a cashier at fast food restaurants and teller at a bank)
- Passed all 3 levels of the CFA exams (Don't have 4 years of work experience yet to earn the charter)
GMAT:
- Second time: 690 (Q48,V37, IR 8)
- First time: 670 (Q49, V31, IR 8)
Work experience
- At one of the top US financial institutions in NYC for 3.5 years
- Part of a rotational program for the first 2 years, working in strategy (inner consulting teams)
- Currently an Associate on a strategy team focused on loan valuation and balance sheet optimization (I don't code myself but my team does)
- Going for Senior Associate end of the year
Extracurricular activities:
- Passionate about financial literacy. Joined a volunteer organization about a year ago but have only actually volunteered once (teaching young kids)
- Joined a high school student mentoring program couple of months ago where we meet every Saturday
- Have done recruiting and mentoring at work
Post-MBA goals:
- Break into front office roles, equity research to be specific
- Also want to use it as a networking opportunity to think about my future
Target schools:
- Top 10 schools (NYU as "realistic") - I personally don't think it's otherwise worth it
Specific questions:
- What does my profile look like overall? Is top 10 a realistic goal? If not, what are the things holding me back? (I presume the Indian males in Finance pool is quite steep)
- I just took my GMAT again (690) and didn't score as well as I wanted to (Messed up timing in Math). The plan was to apply by December end for the Sept 2020 year. Thus, I don't believe I have time to take it for the third time. Should I push back MBA by a year and take the GMAT again?
- I was hoping my other academic achievements (high undergrad GPA and CFA) helps with below 720 GMAT
Thank you for the help!
I would like a profile review and have a few specific questions regarding my candidacy for the top 10 MBA programs. I have laid out my background information below. Please let me know if you need anything else. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Demographics:
- Indian male, American citizen, 25 years old
Education:
- Undergrad: Rutgers University, Majored in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics, GPA: 3.94/4.00 (Paid through college myself by working throughout undergrad as a cashier at fast food restaurants and teller at a bank)
- Passed all 3 levels of the CFA exams (Don't have 4 years of work experience yet to earn the charter)
GMAT:
- Second time: 690 (Q48,V37, IR 8)
- First time: 670 (Q49, V31, IR 8)
Work experience
- At one of the top US financial institutions in NYC for 3.5 years
- Part of a rotational program for the first 2 years, working in strategy (inner consulting teams)
- Currently an Associate on a strategy team focused on loan valuation and balance sheet optimization (I don't code myself but my team does)
- Going for Senior Associate end of the year
Extracurricular activities:
- Passionate about financial literacy. Joined a volunteer organization about a year ago but have only actually volunteered once (teaching young kids)
- Joined a high school student mentoring program couple of months ago where we meet every Saturday
- Have done recruiting and mentoring at work
Post-MBA goals:
- Break into front office roles, equity research to be specific
- Also want to use it as a networking opportunity to think about my future
Target schools:
- Top 10 schools (NYU as "realistic") - I personally don't think it's otherwise worth it
Specific questions:
- What does my profile look like overall? Is top 10 a realistic goal? If not, what are the things holding me back? (I presume the Indian males in Finance pool is quite steep)
- I just took my GMAT again (690) and didn't score as well as I wanted to (Messed up timing in Math). The plan was to apply by December end for the Sept 2020 year. Thus, I don't believe I have time to take it for the third time. Should I push back MBA by a year and take the GMAT again?
- I was hoping my other academic achievements (high undergrad GPA and CFA) helps with below 720 GMAT
Thank you for the help!
13 Nov 2019, 23:08
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi and thanks for your post.
Overall you have a solid profile- good stats, work experience, and recent extracurriculars.
I would say that your GMAT is probably the component that needs the most work, if you want to be admitted into a top 10 school. It will be difficult to get in if, given your demographic, your GMAT is below the average of the schools you are targeting. If you wait until Round 1 next year, you can hopefully improve the GMAT. However, you can also take on more leadership roles at work, as well as in your extra-curricular activities. If you wait another year, you will still have about the average number of years of work experience, so you won't be at a disadvantage by, for example, being older than the average applicant.
I am happy to talk more in detail if you would like to sign up for a free consultation.
Good luck!
Overall you have a solid profile- good stats, work experience, and recent extracurriculars.
I would say that your GMAT is probably the component that needs the most work, if you want to be admitted into a top 10 school. It will be difficult to get in if, given your demographic, your GMAT is below the average of the schools you are targeting. If you wait until Round 1 next year, you can hopefully improve the GMAT. However, you can also take on more leadership roles at work, as well as in your extra-curricular activities. If you wait another year, you will still have about the average number of years of work experience, so you won't be at a disadvantage by, for example, being older than the average applicant.
I am happy to talk more in detail if you would like to sign up for a free consultation.
Good luck!
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