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Greekmythology
Joined: 07 Nov 2014
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Schools: Wharton '18 (D) CBS '18 (D) Johnson '18 (A)
20 Nov 2014, 22:14
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I graduated from a liberal arts college and I did not major in anything business related. I heard most consulting companies want a 3.5 + gpa and my undergrad GPA is below that ( about 3.2 but I was extremely busy with athletics in undergrad). Do consulting companies look at your undergrad GPA or MBA GPA? I was hoping that if I got a 3.5 in B school all would be forgiven. Any thoughts on this ?
Also is consulting not a viable career for someone who using an MBA for a career change?
I was hoping to go into consulting and focus on the Entertainment and or Video Game Industry. My backup plan is to get some kind of finance job if I cant get a consulting job post MBA.
The schools I'm looking at are Cornell, Michigan, Emory, USC, UNC, UT Austin. ( Possibly Georgetown) They seem to do well in consulting for being schools outside of the top 10. ( Feel free to tell me if I'm wrong here) I dont think I can get into top 10 schools without a 750+ gmat to make up for my gpa. ( I would like to go to Berkely but they seem to value the GPA more than the GMAT so i feel like I have no chance there).
Also is consulting not a viable career for someone who using an MBA for a career change?
I was hoping to go into consulting and focus on the Entertainment and or Video Game Industry. My backup plan is to get some kind of finance job if I cant get a consulting job post MBA.
The schools I'm looking at are Cornell, Michigan, Emory, USC, UNC, UT Austin. ( Possibly Georgetown) They seem to do well in consulting for being schools outside of the top 10. ( Feel free to tell me if I'm wrong here) I dont think I can get into top 10 schools without a 750+ gmat to make up for my gpa. ( I would like to go to Berkely but they seem to value the GPA more than the GMAT so i feel like I have no chance there).
30 Nov 2014, 07:43
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Consulting is definitely a viable for a career switcher. I'm looking to use an MBA for exactly that. I don't think consulting firms care too much about what you did before business school, except that it was professional work experience and you can showcase your ability to lead.
I have heard the big thing is your school's prestige and your GMAT. GPA does factor into it as well, but there's nothing you can do about that now. MBA GPA can help differentiate yourself from other candidates, however some schools do have a Grade Non-Disclosure policy and so it won't matter if you go to one of those schools.
Since you're interested in the Entertainment industry, have you looked at UCLA Anderson? I hear they have a lot of good ties with the entertainment industry and place very well in that sector.
I have heard the big thing is your school's prestige and your GMAT. GPA does factor into it as well, but there's nothing you can do about that now. MBA GPA can help differentiate yourself from other candidates, however some schools do have a Grade Non-Disclosure policy and so it won't matter if you go to one of those schools.
Since you're interested in the Entertainment industry, have you looked at UCLA Anderson? I hear they have a lot of good ties with the entertainment industry and place very well in that sector.
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30 Nov 2014, 21:16
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Echo what dtse said about career switching and gmat. Based on what I've read, the MBBs care about gmat, not gpa.
In reference to your gpa, I think you should still consider top 10 schools. Schools love jocks and if you can do well on your gmat (700+) it will help you out with your apps and with consulting recruitment.
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In reference to your gpa, I think you should still consider top 10 schools. Schools love jocks and if you can do well on your gmat (700+) it will help you out with your apps and with consulting recruitment.
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