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Celery0330
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Joined: 14 Jan 2021
Last visit: 10 Dec 2021
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Location: Canada
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3.9
21 Jun 2021, 23:40
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Hi Admissions Experts,
I am at the start of my MBA Application journey and wanted to ask where I stand in the crowd of applicants. I also wanted your thoughts about my profile and what schools would be the best fits for me.
Age - 26
GMAT - 730
Nationality - Canadian (Filipino-Chinese Ethnicity living in the Philippines)
Education - Physics and Mathematics (Graduated with Distinction); Minor in Commerce; GPA: 4.0/4.3
Work Experience - 2 years working as a General Manager for my family real estate / infrastructure business (3 years upon matriculation)
I have actually worked in the business since high school with roles from Accounting to Technicals. I now manage multiple departments, but lean more towards the Engineering and Design department.
Extra-Currics:
Sit as a National Governor in a Housing Organization in the Philippines
Participates regularly with conversations with government departments to help build policies that ease business practices and makes the procedure of owning a home easier for Filipinos
Organize and Implement Continuing Professional Development Seminars for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (accredited by the government)
Helps with the administration side of an NGO that is building a community in a province in the Philippines
Helps them keep their books in order and organize curriculums for kindergarten students
Reason for MBA: I want to take an MBA to build managerial skills (for my family business) and financial knowledge (to innovate and give more insight in the government forums that I participate in)
Role after mba - I will be going back to my family business and NGO Governor Seat
Current Aiming Schools:
Reach - HBS
Target - NYU, CBS, Kellog
Safety - Rotman
Questions-
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
Many thanks and I look forward to you very insightful feedback
I am at the start of my MBA Application journey and wanted to ask where I stand in the crowd of applicants. I also wanted your thoughts about my profile and what schools would be the best fits for me.
Age - 26
GMAT - 730
Nationality - Canadian (Filipino-Chinese Ethnicity living in the Philippines)
Education - Physics and Mathematics (Graduated with Distinction); Minor in Commerce; GPA: 4.0/4.3
Work Experience - 2 years working as a General Manager for my family real estate / infrastructure business (3 years upon matriculation)
I have actually worked in the business since high school with roles from Accounting to Technicals. I now manage multiple departments, but lean more towards the Engineering and Design department.
Extra-Currics:
Sit as a National Governor in a Housing Organization in the Philippines
Participates regularly with conversations with government departments to help build policies that ease business practices and makes the procedure of owning a home easier for Filipinos
Organize and Implement Continuing Professional Development Seminars for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons (accredited by the government)
Helps with the administration side of an NGO that is building a community in a province in the Philippines
Helps them keep their books in order and organize curriculums for kindergarten students
Reason for MBA: I want to take an MBA to build managerial skills (for my family business) and financial knowledge (to innovate and give more insight in the government forums that I participate in)
Role after mba - I will be going back to my family business and NGO Governor Seat
Current Aiming Schools:
Reach - HBS
Target - NYU, CBS, Kellog
Safety - Rotman
Questions-
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
Many thanks and I look forward to you very insightful feedback
22 Jun 2021, 08:36
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Celery0330:
Responding to your questions:
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
It is a compelling profile. I would not worry about coming from a family business. That is more common than you think and entirely accepted as legitimate by the AdCom. You do need to bring the appropriate description of responsibilities, accountability, etc. which is covered in your resume and essays.
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
The list you have provided is a good start. I would put Kellogg and CBS in the Reach bucket. Other Target schools might include Michigan Ross, Duke Fuqua, Yale SOM.
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
It's very hard to say. Your GMAT score is good, but not outstanding for scholarships. My guess is you'll have a better shot at schools in the T15-T20 range for scholarship rather than the T10. The T10-T15 is a toss-up, plus it depends on how you rank your schools. Coming from a family business might not also hurt you as schools could perceive you as having the financial means to attend. There's a lot that goes into scholarships and, to be frank, it's a crapshoot so I wouldn't overthink this part of the process now. Put together your school list and see how it pans out!
If you'd like to discuss further and are interested in our consulting services, please reach out using the link below.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Responding to your questions:
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
It is a compelling profile. I would not worry about coming from a family business. That is more common than you think and entirely accepted as legitimate by the AdCom. You do need to bring the appropriate description of responsibilities, accountability, etc. which is covered in your resume and essays.
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
The list you have provided is a good start. I would put Kellogg and CBS in the Reach bucket. Other Target schools might include Michigan Ross, Duke Fuqua, Yale SOM.
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
It's very hard to say. Your GMAT score is good, but not outstanding for scholarships. My guess is you'll have a better shot at schools in the T15-T20 range for scholarship rather than the T10. The T10-T15 is a toss-up, plus it depends on how you rank your schools. Coming from a family business might not also hurt you as schools could perceive you as having the financial means to attend. There's a lot that goes into scholarships and, to be frank, it's a crapshoot so I wouldn't overthink this part of the process now. Put together your school list and see how it pans out!
If you'd like to discuss further and are interested in our consulting services, please reach out using the link below.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
22 Jun 2021, 21:01
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Hello Mr. Celery,
Trust you are doing well this pandemic.
With regard to your questions, I would like to suggest my views:~@
Questions-
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
Ans)- Your profile incorporates all the requirements for making it big. There isn't actually anything to worry about the family business stigma. In fact we have special schools which incorporate this particular regime and specific programs designed (e.g. SP Jain).
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
Ans) I reckon the best answer to this question has been answered by Admissando
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
Trust you are doing well this pandemic.
With regard to your questions, I would like to suggest my views:~@
Questions-
1. Is my profile good enough to be considered for the top10/ top20 schools. I'm quite worried because of the stigma surrounding family businesses
Ans)- Your profile incorporates all the requirements for making it big. There isn't actually anything to worry about the family business stigma. In fact we have special schools which incorporate this particular regime and specific programs designed (e.g. SP Jain).
2. Can you suggest Dream, Target and Achievable schools in my current score range. Are my calibrations fair? Should I aim higher or lower?
Ans) I reckon the best answer to this question has been answered by Admissando
3. What chance do i have of getting a scholarship?
