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Applicant2020
Joined: 15 Aug 2019
Last visit: 01 Sep 2019
Posts: 3
Location: United States (GA)
Schools: Harvard '23
GPA: 3.44
Updated on: 18 Aug 2019, 20:23
Originally posted by Applicant2020 on 15 Aug 2019, 15:04.
Last edited by Applicant2020 on 18 Aug 2019, 20:23, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Applicant2020 on 18 Aug 2019, 20:23, edited 1 time in total.
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I can understand your feelings, but maybe you could develop this into an interesting essay that shows how you have grown as a result of this experience. Especially because it seemed that you have since improved. Applicants quite mistakenly feel they cannot reveal any weaknesses but it is those weaknesses and challenges that make you relatable to other human beings. Makes you real to the adcom. Might be a good optional essay story, I would argue.
If not willing to discuss, not sure they will zero-in on the comp so much and omitting it, if requested, will be a red flag. Try to focus on any positives or areas where you shined through in that job; maybe the experienced allowed you to know yourself better in terms of your values, what satisfies you at work, reasons for getting an MBA, a bit of adversity adds depth to your profile, especially if you used that "failure" as information to evolve in the next role, next thing.
I can understand your feelings, but maybe you could develop this into an interesting essay that shows how you have grown as a result of this experience. Especially because it seemed that you have since improved. Applicants quite mistakenly feel they cannot reveal any weaknesses but it is those weaknesses and challenges that make you relatable to other human beings. Makes you real to the adcom. Might be a good optional essay story, I would argue.
If not willing to discuss, not sure they will zero-in on the comp so much and omitting it, if requested, will be a red flag. Try to focus on any positives or areas where you shined through in that job; maybe the experienced allowed you to know yourself better in terms of your values, what satisfies you at work, reasons for getting an MBA, a bit of adversity adds depth to your profile, especially if you used that "failure" as information to evolve in the next role, next thing.
Applicant2020
Hello,
I wanted to ask a question regarding salary information requested by schools upon application. How is this information used? Is it evaluated as a part of your application in any capacity?
My concern lies with the fact that I worked for a large investment bank in a highly regimented program. My first two years I frankly performed pretty poorly relative to my peers as I was not as prepared out of college as they were. I have since joined a new firm and have been performing incredibly well and have bonus numbers / recommendations to that effect. My GPA and GMAT are also very high.
My main concern is that admissions will compare my bonus compensation to my peers and make an assessment of my candidacy based on that. I am concerned enough that I have considered not including compensation information and adding a note at the end of the application that I am happy to provide if accepted. For reference I am applying mostly to top US business schools.
Thanks so much for your help here. I am very nervous about this and appreciate honest feedback either way.
I wanted to ask a question regarding salary information requested by schools upon application. How is this information used? Is it evaluated as a part of your application in any capacity?
My concern lies with the fact that I worked for a large investment bank in a highly regimented program. My first two years I frankly performed pretty poorly relative to my peers as I was not as prepared out of college as they were. I have since joined a new firm and have been performing incredibly well and have bonus numbers / recommendations to that effect. My GPA and GMAT are also very high.
My main concern is that admissions will compare my bonus compensation to my peers and make an assessment of my candidacy based on that. I am concerned enough that I have considered not including compensation information and adding a note at the end of the application that I am happy to provide if accepted. For reference I am applying mostly to top US business schools.
Thanks so much for your help here. I am very nervous about this and appreciate honest feedback either way.
Applicant2020
Joined: 15 Aug 2019
Last visit: 01 Sep 2019
Posts: 3
Location: United States (GA)
Schools: Harvard '23
GPA: 3.44
Updated on: 18 Aug 2019, 20:23
Originally posted by Applicant2020 on 16 Aug 2019, 08:52.
Last edited by Applicant2020 on 18 Aug 2019, 20:23, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Applicant2020 on 18 Aug 2019, 20:23, edited 1 time in total.
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