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05 Jun 2025, 21:13
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Hi all,
Mine is probably an unusual profile. I would appreciate the most honest advice or thoughts from you (even if harsh). I'll keep this post very short, but I'll be happy to share more either below or via dm if asked. Thank you all in advance.
Intended application cycle: next year (for the Fall 2027 entry cohort).
MBA goal: I am into economic consulting, though I am open to different academic/professional tracks. A big part of my motivation for the MBA is career change anyway.
Financial need: I will need full funding (or at least full tuition) for my MBA education. I have no issues doing RA/TA work as part of a scholarship package if available. I grew up in a low-SES household, and have been supporting my family financially. I hope to be admitted to a T50-100 program.
Test scores: GRE 327, which comprises a 168 Quant (87th percentile) and a 159 Verbal (80th percentile) (test date: May 2025). I haven't taken the real GMAT, but I scored 525 on the official practice test a couple of months ago, having never seen the exam before.
Educational background and professional experience: I obtained a PhD in Economics a few years ago, and since then, have been a full-time tenure-track professor at a selective liberal arts college teaching quantitative courses. I do not have any corporate or internship experience otherwise. I have always been in academia, and for this reason, my "extracurricular involvement and leadership experience" are only limited to faculty committee service, if this counts. No employment or unemployment gaps. I have several peer-reviewed publications.
All thoughts are welcome, but there are a few questions/issues I've been particularly grappling with:
(1) Standardized tests. As advertised by the ETS, the GRE is accepted by an increasing number of MBA programs. How true is this? Should I dedicate my time to the GRE or to the GMAT going forward?
(2) LORs. What is the optimal LOR strategy for my case? As stated above, I don't really have any industry references. However, FWIW, I have written dozens of LORs for my own students to support their internship/job/grad school applications. At my work, I am very collegial, collaborative, and creative as a team player.
(3) Resume. As I rework my academic CV into an MBA resume, is there anything in my profile that I should delete, or de-emphasize? Conversely, is there anything worth elaborating on?
(4) MBA admission consulting. Finally, I am willing to pay up to $7,000 for consulting services, especially with an experienced coach who genuinely believes in my potential. Should I go for this option? Do you happen to have any referrals?
Thank you all for your time!
Mine is probably an unusual profile. I would appreciate the most honest advice or thoughts from you (even if harsh). I'll keep this post very short, but I'll be happy to share more either below or via dm if asked. Thank you all in advance.
Intended application cycle: next year (for the Fall 2027 entry cohort).
MBA goal: I am into economic consulting, though I am open to different academic/professional tracks. A big part of my motivation for the MBA is career change anyway.
Financial need: I will need full funding (or at least full tuition) for my MBA education. I have no issues doing RA/TA work as part of a scholarship package if available. I grew up in a low-SES household, and have been supporting my family financially. I hope to be admitted to a T50-100 program.
Test scores: GRE 327, which comprises a 168 Quant (87th percentile) and a 159 Verbal (80th percentile) (test date: May 2025). I haven't taken the real GMAT, but I scored 525 on the official practice test a couple of months ago, having never seen the exam before.
Educational background and professional experience: I obtained a PhD in Economics a few years ago, and since then, have been a full-time tenure-track professor at a selective liberal arts college teaching quantitative courses. I do not have any corporate or internship experience otherwise. I have always been in academia, and for this reason, my "extracurricular involvement and leadership experience" are only limited to faculty committee service, if this counts. No employment or unemployment gaps. I have several peer-reviewed publications.
All thoughts are welcome, but there are a few questions/issues I've been particularly grappling with:
(1) Standardized tests. As advertised by the ETS, the GRE is accepted by an increasing number of MBA programs. How true is this? Should I dedicate my time to the GRE or to the GMAT going forward?
(2) LORs. What is the optimal LOR strategy for my case? As stated above, I don't really have any industry references. However, FWIW, I have written dozens of LORs for my own students to support their internship/job/grad school applications. At my work, I am very collegial, collaborative, and creative as a team player.
(3) Resume. As I rework my academic CV into an MBA resume, is there anything in my profile that I should delete, or de-emphasize? Conversely, is there anything worth elaborating on?
(4) MBA admission consulting. Finally, I am willing to pay up to $7,000 for consulting services, especially with an experienced coach who genuinely believes in my potential. Should I go for this option? Do you happen to have any referrals?
Thank you all for your time!
07 Jun 2025, 09:47
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Are you planning to do an MBA after getting a PhD ? I think it will raise may questions to the admission committee. And, Do you really need an MBA ? Let's wait for some experts to answer, I've not come across anyone who wants to do an MBA after a PhD.
07 Jun 2025, 10:31
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If you are interested in buisness, go for it and do MBA
