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Updated on: 29 Dec 2019, 10:59
Originally posted by kodiakiron on 28 Dec 2019, 11:12.
Last edited by kodiakiron on 29 Dec 2019, 10:59, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by kodiakiron on 29 Dec 2019, 10:59, edited 1 time in total.
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Hey there! This post is probably about 2 years early, but I wanted to get some information and advise so that I can best plan out the next couple of years before I apply. My specific questions are listed at the end of the post.
· Demographics: United States Citizen, born and raised. Straight white male.
· Education: Undergrad at a decent private university (like top 50), 3.95 GPA, Major in Genetics and Biotechnology
· GMAT or GRE: Current GMAT is 730 (47Q 44V 8IR 6AWA). Past GREs were 166v 157q and 161v 160q, with 5's on both essays (92nd percentile).
· Work experience: Currently at MBB. During college I worked as an Associate at a Venture capital fund and at various successful and unsuccessful startups. No international exposure, no promotions as of yet.
· Extracurricular activities: Founder of a STEM to Business club at undergrad. Volunteered as a mentor with a small-business mentorship program (help them understand financials, how to market your service, basics of starting a business, etc.). Currently starting an affinity group at my MBB for first generation college graduates or those from low income backgrounds.
· Post-MBA goals: Stay at my MBB long term, specializing in Biotechnology and healthcare
· Target schools: HBS, GSB, Wharton, MIT, Kellogg
· Other information relevant to your profile: I'm from a trailer park and I'm the first in my family to graduate from college. Eagle Scout.
· Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
I understand that recruiting from consulting to a top MBA is a bit different than from other places, so my questions are:
1) Should I retake my 730 GMAT to get a higher score?
2) In the couple of years until I apply, what should I be focusing on to be a top candidate?
3) Are there any "blind spots" or things that I should look out for (like opportunities, pitfalls, movements, etc.) as I start to work on my profile for the next couple of years?
4) How can I leverage my "humble circumstances" to make my profile more appealing? Is it enough to overcome the negative stigma of being another straight white male applicant?
5) What is the best way for someone like me to start engaging in the community?
Thanks!
· Demographics: United States Citizen, born and raised. Straight white male.
· Education: Undergrad at a decent private university (like top 50), 3.95 GPA, Major in Genetics and Biotechnology
· GMAT or GRE: Current GMAT is 730 (47Q 44V 8IR 6AWA). Past GREs were 166v 157q and 161v 160q, with 5's on both essays (92nd percentile).
· Work experience: Currently at MBB. During college I worked as an Associate at a Venture capital fund and at various successful and unsuccessful startups. No international exposure, no promotions as of yet.
· Extracurricular activities: Founder of a STEM to Business club at undergrad. Volunteered as a mentor with a small-business mentorship program (help them understand financials, how to market your service, basics of starting a business, etc.). Currently starting an affinity group at my MBB for first generation college graduates or those from low income backgrounds.
· Post-MBA goals: Stay at my MBB long term, specializing in Biotechnology and healthcare
· Target schools: HBS, GSB, Wharton, MIT, Kellogg
· Other information relevant to your profile: I'm from a trailer park and I'm the first in my family to graduate from college. Eagle Scout.
· Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
I understand that recruiting from consulting to a top MBA is a bit different than from other places, so my questions are:
1) Should I retake my 730 GMAT to get a higher score?
2) In the couple of years until I apply, what should I be focusing on to be a top candidate?
3) Are there any "blind spots" or things that I should look out for (like opportunities, pitfalls, movements, etc.) as I start to work on my profile for the next couple of years?
4) How can I leverage my "humble circumstances" to make my profile more appealing? Is it enough to overcome the negative stigma of being another straight white male applicant?
5) What is the best way for someone like me to start engaging in the community?
Thanks!
28 Dec 2019, 14:56
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Hey there! This post is probably about 2 years early, but I wanted to get some information and advise so that I can best plan out the next couple of years before I apply. My specific questions are listed at the end of the post.
· Demographics: United States Citizen, born and raised. Straight white male.
· Education: Undergrad at Brigham Young University, 3.95 GPA, Major in Genetics and Biotechnology
· GMAT or GRE: Current GMAT is 730 (47Q 44V 8IR 6AWA). Past GREs were 166v 157q and 161v 160q, with 5's on both essays (92nd percentile).
· Work experience: Currently at MBB. During college I worked as an Associate at a Venture capital fund and at various successful and unsuccessful startups. No international exposure, no promotions as of yet.
· Extracurricular activities: Founder of a STEM to Business club at undergrad. Volunteered as a mentor with a small-business mentorship program (help them understand financials, how to market your service, basics of starting a business, etc.). Currently starting an affinity group at my MBB for first generation college graduates or those from low income backgrounds.
· Post-MBA goals: Stay at my MBB long term, specializing in Biotechnology and healthcare
· Target schools: HBS, GSB, Wharton, MIT, Kellogg
· Other information relevant to your profile: I'm from a trailer park and I'm the first in my family to graduate from college. Eagle Scout.
· Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
I understand that recruiting from consulting to a top MBA is a bit different than from other places, so my questions are:
1) Should I retake my 730 GMAT to get a higher score?
2) In the couple of years until I apply, what should I be focusing on to be a top candidate?
3) Are there any "blind spots" or things that I should look out for (like opportunities, pitfalls, movements, etc.) as I start to work on my profile for the next couple of years?
4) How can I leverage my "humble circumstances" to make my profile more appealing? Is it enough to overcome the negative stigma of being another straight white male applicant?
5) What is the best way for someone like me to start engaging in the community?
Thanks!
Okay, don't call me harsh, I am saying this because you my friend can be in harvard, if fate is faithful of course· Demographics: United States Citizen, born and raised. Straight white male.
· Education: Undergrad at Brigham Young University, 3.95 GPA, Major in Genetics and Biotechnology
· GMAT or GRE: Current GMAT is 730 (47Q 44V 8IR 6AWA). Past GREs were 166v 157q and 161v 160q, with 5's on both essays (92nd percentile).
· Work experience: Currently at MBB. During college I worked as an Associate at a Venture capital fund and at various successful and unsuccessful startups. No international exposure, no promotions as of yet.
· Extracurricular activities: Founder of a STEM to Business club at undergrad. Volunteered as a mentor with a small-business mentorship program (help them understand financials, how to market your service, basics of starting a business, etc.). Currently starting an affinity group at my MBB for first generation college graduates or those from low income backgrounds.
· Post-MBA goals: Stay at my MBB long term, specializing in Biotechnology and healthcare
· Target schools: HBS, GSB, Wharton, MIT, Kellogg
· Other information relevant to your profile: I'm from a trailer park and I'm the first in my family to graduate from college. Eagle Scout.
· Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
I understand that recruiting from consulting to a top MBA is a bit different than from other places, so my questions are:
1) Should I retake my 730 GMAT to get a higher score?
2) In the couple of years until I apply, what should I be focusing on to be a top candidate?
3) Are there any "blind spots" or things that I should look out for (like opportunities, pitfalls, movements, etc.) as I start to work on my profile for the next couple of years?
4) How can I leverage my "humble circumstances" to make my profile more appealing? Is it enough to overcome the negative stigma of being another straight white male applicant?
5) What is the best way for someone like me to start engaging in the community?
Thanks!
I cannot see you giving anything back to society here, if you are involved in community service and lead teams of volunteers on weekends or outside of work, do mention it
A clear post MBA goal is very crucial, if you wanna stay at your firm then why do you need an MBA for, right?
This question might come up
Try out the bill and Melinda gates foundation. Or start a social service of your own, get your office to contribute. It is possible.
And look, there is more than one way to give back, You don't always have to travel to Africa (No offence to UNICEF)
Try to grab any promotion opportunity that comes up. Trust me, if you are promoted, it sends a clear signal that you did something right, even if all you did was ask for it
Why aren't you applying now?
I think if you try in a few schools now, you still stand a chance
Try to start up if you can/want, as it makes your profile stand out and shows that you have an entrepreneurial spirit
Well that's most of what I can say looking at this but definitely you can get into a top bschool with a 730
I can guarantee you that GMAT won't be the reason that B-schools won't consider your candidacy, it could be other factors
But you can certainly give it again as schools do give you scholarships for higher score
28 Dec 2019, 15:45
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Comments inline.
"Okay, don't call me harsh, I am saying this because you my friend can be in harvard, if fate id faithful of course"
Did you mean, "If fate is faithful?" And did you mean, "You, my friend, can be admitted to Harvard?"
"I cannot see you giving anything back to society here, if you are involved in community service and lead teams of volunteers on weekends or outside of work, do mention it"
Do you mean, "From your profile, I don't really see where you've given back to society," or do you mean, "I cannot see you giving anything back to society?" Your wording is confusing. How does this help answer my questions?
"A clear post MBA goal is very crucial, if you wanna stay at your firm then why do you need an MBA for, right? This question might come up"
Okay, don't call me harsh, but you do know what MBB is, right? From your response, it doesn't seem like you do. It's a pretty common feeder industry after MBA as well, and it's common for people to come back to Management Consulting after their MBA. My MBB will also Sponsor my MBA.
"Try out the bill and Melinda gates foundation."
Are you saying try to start working for them? Are you saying volunteer with them? Look them up and model after them? What do you mean? It would help if you were more specific. I am quite confused.
"Or start a social service of your own, get your office to contribute. It is possible."
Same basic questions as above.
"And look, there is more than one way to give back, You don't always have to travel to Africa (No offence to UNICEF)"
Right, but again, looking for substance here, not theory. I understand that there are multiple ways to give back. If you read the questions that I posted again, You'll see that I'm looking for blind spots more than I am looking for "give back."
"Try to grab any promotion opportunity that comes up. Trust me, if you are promoted, it sends a clear signal that you did something right, even if all you did was ask for it"
Right
"Why aren't you applying now?"
I've only been working for a half a year, and I don't think that my experience is substantial enough to get into my target schools.
"I think if you try in a few schools now, you still stand a chance"
Thank you for the confidence.
"Try to start up if you can/want, as it makes your profile stand out and shows that you have an entrepreneurial spirit"
I'm currently working at MBB, and I don't really need to have a startup to go to business school. Also, I have already tried my hand at startups in college. One was successful as a lifestyle business the others were not.
"Well that's most of what I can say looking at this but definitely you can get into a top bschool with a 730"
Right, I agree that that is true for the most part, but with MC background and an over-represented majority background is it still enough? That's the real question.
"I can guarantee you that GMAT won't be the reason that B-schools won't consider your candidacy, it could be other factors"
Same response as above
"But you can certainly give it again as schools do give you scholarships for higher score"
Not a concern of mine
Comments inline.
"Okay, don't call me harsh, I am saying this because you my friend can be in harvard, if fate id faithful of course"
Did you mean, "If fate is faithful?" And did you mean, "You, my friend, can be admitted to Harvard?"
"I cannot see you giving anything back to society here, if you are involved in community service and lead teams of volunteers on weekends or outside of work, do mention it"
Do you mean, "From your profile, I don't really see where you've given back to society," or do you mean, "I cannot see you giving anything back to society?" Your wording is confusing. How does this help answer my questions?
"A clear post MBA goal is very crucial, if you wanna stay at your firm then why do you need an MBA for, right? This question might come up"
Okay, don't call me harsh, but you do know what MBB is, right? From your response, it doesn't seem like you do. It's a pretty common feeder industry after MBA as well, and it's common for people to come back to Management Consulting after their MBA. My MBB will also Sponsor my MBA.
"Try out the bill and Melinda gates foundation."
Are you saying try to start working for them? Are you saying volunteer with them? Look them up and model after them? What do you mean? It would help if you were more specific. I am quite confused.
"Or start a social service of your own, get your office to contribute. It is possible."
Same basic questions as above.
"And look, there is more than one way to give back, You don't always have to travel to Africa (No offence to UNICEF)"
Right, but again, looking for substance here, not theory. I understand that there are multiple ways to give back. If you read the questions that I posted again, You'll see that I'm looking for blind spots more than I am looking for "give back."
"Try to grab any promotion opportunity that comes up. Trust me, if you are promoted, it sends a clear signal that you did something right, even if all you did was ask for it"
Right
"Why aren't you applying now?"
I've only been working for a half a year, and I don't think that my experience is substantial enough to get into my target schools.
"I think if you try in a few schools now, you still stand a chance"
Thank you for the confidence.
"Try to start up if you can/want, as it makes your profile stand out and shows that you have an entrepreneurial spirit"
I'm currently working at MBB, and I don't really need to have a startup to go to business school. Also, I have already tried my hand at startups in college. One was successful as a lifestyle business the others were not.
"Well that's most of what I can say looking at this but definitely you can get into a top bschool with a 730"
Right, I agree that that is true for the most part, but with MC background and an over-represented majority background is it still enough? That's the real question.
"I can guarantee you that GMAT won't be the reason that B-schools won't consider your candidacy, it could be other factors"
Same response as above
"But you can certainly give it again as schools do give you scholarships for higher score"
Not a concern of mine
