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Schools: Schulich Jan '18 (A)
GMAT 1: 770 Q51 V44
GPA: 2.3
16 Dec 2015, 08:10
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Today is my deadline to accept my application for Schulich Business School at York University in Canada. It is a good school locally with a strong downward trend in most recent years and lacks the international power that I seek.
My dream has always been a US MBA.
I will accept the Schulich offer if I think it is not probable for me to enter a top 15-20 American program. Here is my profile:
- 770 GMAT (51/44, 6.0 AWA, 8.0 IR)
- Chinese-Canadian
- Engineering undergrad at University of Toronto
- 2.25 GPA with no upward trend and one failed semester (minored in business and did average/above-average in those courses)
- When I plan to apply in about 2-3 years, I will have 4-5 years of experience in software, tech consulting, and financial modelling
- I consider writing, interpersonal communication, and interviewing to be my strengths, in addition to my hard skills
- Involved with athletics
I am 24 with 2 years of experience right now. With this basic info, what are my chances of getting into a top 15-20 school when I am 27 with 5 years of work experience?
All feedback, harsh realities, optimistic stories, and comments are welcome
My dream has always been a US MBA.
I will accept the Schulich offer if I think it is not probable for me to enter a top 15-20 American program. Here is my profile:
- 770 GMAT (51/44, 6.0 AWA, 8.0 IR)
- Chinese-Canadian
- Engineering undergrad at University of Toronto
- 2.25 GPA with no upward trend and one failed semester (minored in business and did average/above-average in those courses)
- When I plan to apply in about 2-3 years, I will have 4-5 years of experience in software, tech consulting, and financial modelling
- I consider writing, interpersonal communication, and interviewing to be my strengths, in addition to my hard skills
- Involved with athletics
I am 24 with 2 years of experience right now. With this basic info, what are my chances of getting into a top 15-20 school when I am 27 with 5 years of work experience?
All feedback, harsh realities, optimistic stories, and comments are welcome
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16 Dec 2015, 09:40
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ggurface
Depending on your overall story, including personal successes as well as your specific job experience, performance and promotions, you could have a good shot at programs in that range in a couple years. The GPA is certainly something to overcome, but with a 770 GMAT, it is definitely possible. I've helped applicants in your position before so I would love to create a strategy with you that would allow us to reach success in a couple years.
While there is nothing wrong with accepting and starting school earlier, you could reach a higher school if you want. Keep me posted! [email protected]
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Scott
21 Dec 2015, 16:48
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I hope this is not too late but I do think you have a chance at US schools in that range. Your GPA will be a major red flag but your extremely high GMAT score can do a lot to help counteract that. Your story will need to be the connective tissue to make these schools feasible. Good Luck!
