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08 Jun 2006, 07:29
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Hi,
I am currently a dancer on Broadway in New York City looking to put away the dancing shoes and head to business school. I don't have GMAT scores just yet, but my goal is a 740 (lofty, I know, but I want to shoot high...). In terms of schools I am most interested in, I would definitely say that Tuck is my Number One because of the atmosphere. After that, I am most interested in the top programs... Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia.
I know that in this scenario my best bet is going to be creating strong essays that prove why business school is right for me, but does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about my chances of getting into these top schools?
Is my background an advantage or a disadvantage?
What GMAT score will I need to secure spot, assuming my essays are strong?
Anything else to touch upon in the essays?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Garrett
I am currently a dancer on Broadway in New York City looking to put away the dancing shoes and head to business school. I don't have GMAT scores just yet, but my goal is a 740 (lofty, I know, but I want to shoot high...). In terms of schools I am most interested in, I would definitely say that Tuck is my Number One because of the atmosphere. After that, I am most interested in the top programs... Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia.
I know that in this scenario my best bet is going to be creating strong essays that prove why business school is right for me, but does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about my chances of getting into these top schools?
Is my background an advantage or a disadvantage?
What GMAT score will I need to secure spot, assuming my essays are strong?
Anything else to touch upon in the essays?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Garrett
08 Jun 2006, 08:12
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You got quite an interesting background but of course, we would still need to know more in order to tell whether you stand a chance. For instance, a list of questions to answer would be:
- What was your GPA?
- Why an MBA? What will you get out of it and how is it a logical continuation (or drift away) from what you did in the past? In other words, what do you want to do after graduation?
- Why an MBA now? Why not in 5 years from now?
- Why is Tuck your first choice? What makes it unique for you?
- Math can be a challenge for you. How quantitative are you? Did you ever have any exposure to finance/accounting classes?
- How involved are you in community/extra curricular activities?
As it stands now, if you can really emphasize your unique experience and how it can bring diversity to the school, you have secured yourself a spot.
- What was your GPA?
- Why an MBA? What will you get out of it and how is it a logical continuation (or drift away) from what you did in the past? In other words, what do you want to do after graduation?
- Why an MBA now? Why not in 5 years from now?
- Why is Tuck your first choice? What makes it unique for you?
- Math can be a challenge for you. How quantitative are you? Did you ever have any exposure to finance/accounting classes?
- How involved are you in community/extra curricular activities?
As it stands now, if you can really emphasize your unique experience and how it can bring diversity to the school, you have secured yourself a spot.
08 Jun 2006, 17:09
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Thanks for the response.
I'll try to answer the bulk of the questions:
My GPA was about 3.8, I graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from U of Michigan with high honors
I want to get an MBA for a couple of reasons. 1) Although I'm only 24, my body is already starting to break down because of disc herniations and other factors 2) I really want to immerse myself in an academic community where I can meet people that have an interest in business, network, and learn as much as I can about business in realtively short period of time 3) I want to get a degree that has the ability to assist me in numerous ways, so that if I feel the need to switch careers much further down the line, I have a degree that will facilitate that and will be looked favorably upon.
I am thinking that I would love to go into strategy consulting upon graduation. I love to work in teams, I am goal orientated, and I love to solve problems and immerse myself in new environments where I can learn new skills and gain exposure to new areas.
In terms of an MBA now as opposed to later, I feel that there are few, if any, connections that I currently have to the business world being a performer. I really need the boost that a business school experience can provide in terms of a network of students/alumni/teachers as well as an invaluable core of business know-how. If I were to wait 5 years, I would still be in a similar situation, with only maybe a small amount of additional knowledge about one specific field.
Tuck is my first choice because of the students, the environment, and the teaching method. In performing, I am constantly working in teams, whether it be learning a new show with my cast, or choreographing a show and working with a director, producer, etc... Tuck puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and comradery. I also know that I am looking for a strong general business degree that will prvoe useful in whatever career path I ultimately choose, and again Tuck provides a general management degree as opposed to a specific concentration. Most importantly, however, is the fact that Tuck is such a family. As much as I enjoy competition, I know I will learn much more in a cooperative environment and bring much more to the table.
In terms of Math, that's actually a strong point for me. If it wasn't musical theatre, I was going to be a math major. Hopefully I remember it well enough. I took Calc 3 in college as one of my few electives and got an A.
Community-wise, I volunteer my time as well as fund-raise for Broadway Cares, Equity Fights Aids. I perform in many of their events, sell merchandise for charity after shows on multiple days a week, and I raise money from friends and family.
Let me know if this answers some questions!!
I'll try to answer the bulk of the questions:
My GPA was about 3.8, I graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from U of Michigan with high honors
I want to get an MBA for a couple of reasons. 1) Although I'm only 24, my body is already starting to break down because of disc herniations and other factors 2) I really want to immerse myself in an academic community where I can meet people that have an interest in business, network, and learn as much as I can about business in realtively short period of time 3) I want to get a degree that has the ability to assist me in numerous ways, so that if I feel the need to switch careers much further down the line, I have a degree that will facilitate that and will be looked favorably upon.
I am thinking that I would love to go into strategy consulting upon graduation. I love to work in teams, I am goal orientated, and I love to solve problems and immerse myself in new environments where I can learn new skills and gain exposure to new areas.
In terms of an MBA now as opposed to later, I feel that there are few, if any, connections that I currently have to the business world being a performer. I really need the boost that a business school experience can provide in terms of a network of students/alumni/teachers as well as an invaluable core of business know-how. If I were to wait 5 years, I would still be in a similar situation, with only maybe a small amount of additional knowledge about one specific field.
Tuck is my first choice because of the students, the environment, and the teaching method. In performing, I am constantly working in teams, whether it be learning a new show with my cast, or choreographing a show and working with a director, producer, etc... Tuck puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and comradery. I also know that I am looking for a strong general business degree that will prvoe useful in whatever career path I ultimately choose, and again Tuck provides a general management degree as opposed to a specific concentration. Most importantly, however, is the fact that Tuck is such a family. As much as I enjoy competition, I know I will learn much more in a cooperative environment and bring much more to the table.
In terms of Math, that's actually a strong point for me. If it wasn't musical theatre, I was going to be a math major. Hopefully I remember it well enough. I took Calc 3 in college as one of my few electives and got an A.
Community-wise, I volunteer my time as well as fund-raise for Broadway Cares, Equity Fights Aids. I perform in many of their events, sell merchandise for charity after shows on multiple days a week, and I raise money from friends and family.
Let me know if this answers some questions!!
