request for profile evaluation
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28 Aug 2014, 06:12
1) Brief description of your full-time work experience. What do you do?
-Enlisted Soldier in the US Army (Biological Science Specialist);
Work at one of the research institutes of the Army; currently, in charge of a section of the clinical laboratory (joined right after college, serving 4 years)
I could not join as an officer because I was not a US citizen at the time; I got naturalized right after I finished the basic training. I wonder whether this makes me not competitive compared to other military applicants to the top programs who most likely are all officers.
2) Your GMAT.
-710 (40v, 47q, 5 awa)
3) College info:
*University of Washington - Seattle; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science; 3.35 Cum (3.75 last two year), Graduated in 2011
Basically, my transcript shows that I did not care much about education during first two years, and that's exactly what it was. I can explain what has motivated me to change this behavior.
*The George Washington University; Certificate in Clinical Health Science; 60 credits -3.85 cum (This was part of the training in the Army. Apart from being a Soldier, I was trained for my job by the GWU military contract program)
4) Significant college and post-college extra-curricular activities or community service, especially leadership experience.
-Led one of the student campaigns- the environment related
-Church activities
-Choir activities
5) Important certifications like CFA, CPA, FSA, or CA.
Not related to finance, but ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification
6) Your target programs. Please note that my experience is with the top MBA programs (FT, PT, EMBA, Sloan Fellows) around the world. If the programs you are targeting are not listed here, I may not respond due to lack of time.
-Duke FT MBA in Healthcare Management
-Cornell Dual MBA/MHA
-Northwestern FT MBA in Healthcare Management
-Emory FT MBA in Healthcare Management
-Rice FT MBA in Healthcare Management
7) When you plan to apply? Please specify round and application cycle, for example R1 2013-14 or R3 2012-13.
R1 2015-2016
8) Your post-MBA goal.
My post MBA goal is to become a Healthcare Administrator in the Navy, specializing in Finance Management, and serve until I retire. In order to become one, the Navy requires that I get an MHA or MBA in Healthcare Management. Also, I will apply for the Navy's Health Services Collegiate Program which would put me as an enlisted status while in school.
I am also bilingual and English is my second language.