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JoDaGing
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Joined: 05 Jun 2017
Last visit: 04 Aug 2020
Posts: 2
Location: United States (WA)
Concentration: Technology
Schools: Foster (A)
GMAT 1: 700 Q42 V44
GPA: 2.3
WE:Operations (Other)
05 Jun 2017, 11:28
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Hey everyone,
Long time lurker here. Looking for some advice on whether or not I should apply to UW Foster's Evening MBA next year (first deadline is late-January 2018).
Stats:
Undergrad GPA: 2.3
Degree: BA in Philosophy
GMAT: 700 (Quant: 42, Verbal: 44, AWA: 6.0)
Here's my background:
I graduated from a Top 50 university back in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. Due to various personal reasons, my performance in college was abysmal and led to the incredibly sub-par GPA of 2.3 by time of graduation. Following graduation, I got a job in retail because I needed a job fast to pay rent and had no other prospects. I followed that up with 2 years working at a law firm (long story...) where I was promoted from legal assistant to a paralegal during that time.
While at the law firm, I did a ton of research/self-reflection and decided that I would like to pursue an MBA. I studied for the GMAT for a solid 5 months and was able to bring home a 700 on the first try. At the same time, I matriculated in an accounting course at a local community college and subsequently got a 4.0 (I figured this may help ease my undergrad GPA pain-point). However, after further thought I decided that it may not be the best time to do MBA as my lack of business experience in combination with my terrible GPA would likely have led to all dings so I put my B-School dreams on ice and began to job hunt.
I landed a job at a large tech company in Seattle working in Sales Operations, where I have been since April 2016. I enjoy this industry very much and have a desire to one day become a project/program manager. It has become more and more clear that, in order to accelerate my career, now may be a good time to go for my MBA on a part-time basis so I can gain the needed work experience while also going to school. As I reside in Seattle and would like to remain here, Foster's Evening MBA proves to be the most viable option (along with possibly Seattle University).
I'm hoping to get any and all advice this forum may have for me. My current thoughts are possibly going back to a community college to take a few more courses to beef up the post-grad GPA and apply to Evening MBA program in January for Fall 2018 matriculation.
Long time lurker here. Looking for some advice on whether or not I should apply to UW Foster's Evening MBA next year (first deadline is late-January 2018).
Stats:
Undergrad GPA: 2.3
Degree: BA in Philosophy
GMAT: 700 (Quant: 42, Verbal: 44, AWA: 6.0)
Here's my background:
I graduated from a Top 50 university back in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. Due to various personal reasons, my performance in college was abysmal and led to the incredibly sub-par GPA of 2.3 by time of graduation. Following graduation, I got a job in retail because I needed a job fast to pay rent and had no other prospects. I followed that up with 2 years working at a law firm (long story...) where I was promoted from legal assistant to a paralegal during that time.
While at the law firm, I did a ton of research/self-reflection and decided that I would like to pursue an MBA. I studied for the GMAT for a solid 5 months and was able to bring home a 700 on the first try. At the same time, I matriculated in an accounting course at a local community college and subsequently got a 4.0 (I figured this may help ease my undergrad GPA pain-point). However, after further thought I decided that it may not be the best time to do MBA as my lack of business experience in combination with my terrible GPA would likely have led to all dings so I put my B-School dreams on ice and began to job hunt.
I landed a job at a large tech company in Seattle working in Sales Operations, where I have been since April 2016. I enjoy this industry very much and have a desire to one day become a project/program manager. It has become more and more clear that, in order to accelerate my career, now may be a good time to go for my MBA on a part-time basis so I can gain the needed work experience while also going to school. As I reside in Seattle and would like to remain here, Foster's Evening MBA proves to be the most viable option (along with possibly Seattle University).
I'm hoping to get any and all advice this forum may have for me. My current thoughts are possibly going back to a community college to take a few more courses to beef up the post-grad GPA and apply to Evening MBA program in January for Fall 2018 matriculation.
05 Jun 2017, 12:23
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Welcome to GMAT Club!
First, here is a bit about FT vs. PT: https://gmatclub.com/forum/part-time-vs ... 41079.html
Second, as to your chances, having a higher GMAT score is definitely good in light of your GPA. The main question adcom will have is - will you be committed enough to finish the program are you going to drop out? You have a bit of a pattern of moving from area to area and you will need to have a good story to paint, showing that your current job/industry/position is where you want to settle. And yes, your GPA is very low by MBA standards where anything belong 3.0 is low. Will require an explanation and you have good support I think.
Helpful points:
- Having a good salary history of increases is helpful
- Promotions and leadership positions are important for MBA (i.e. management roles or at least added responsibility)
- GPA history and classes taken from a community college - are helpful support of your story, so goon on you for taking this up
- Any community involvement/leadership - if you don't have any, get some. Anything you believe in (just not political)
- Recommenders - you need some good ones.
- Your overall application package - what can you improve to make the most difference? Maybe improve GMAT by 50 points? Maybe spend extra time on essays, get extra curricular/volunteer experience, score a promotion at work, etc - think about these and pursue the lowest hanging fruit/most ROI items.
Good Luck!
First, here is a bit about FT vs. PT: https://gmatclub.com/forum/part-time-vs ... 41079.html
Second, as to your chances, having a higher GMAT score is definitely good in light of your GPA. The main question adcom will have is - will you be committed enough to finish the program are you going to drop out? You have a bit of a pattern of moving from area to area and you will need to have a good story to paint, showing that your current job/industry/position is where you want to settle. And yes, your GPA is very low by MBA standards where anything belong 3.0 is low. Will require an explanation and you have good support I think.
Helpful points:
- Having a good salary history of increases is helpful
- Promotions and leadership positions are important for MBA (i.e. management roles or at least added responsibility)
- GPA history and classes taken from a community college - are helpful support of your story, so goon on you for taking this up
- Any community involvement/leadership - if you don't have any, get some. Anything you believe in (just not political)
- Recommenders - you need some good ones.
- Your overall application package - what can you improve to make the most difference? Maybe improve GMAT by 50 points? Maybe spend extra time on essays, get extra curricular/volunteer experience, score a promotion at work, etc - think about these and pursue the lowest hanging fruit/most ROI items.
Good Luck!
09 Jun 2017, 15:55
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Thanks for sharing your profile. Really nice story of perseverance and being self aware. So I would suggest you keep on brand with that. Your GMAT score will help you here but your bad GPA and confusing work history will really hurt you. I think you need a bit more time to distance yourself from this by showing you can be stable. You've only been at your current firm for a year max. So probably haven't had much time to make much of an impact or being promoted. Really focus your next 12-18 months on making a different on your organization and developing strong relationships with some
Potential recommenders. I think you can show some stability it will help with admissions along with improving your overall
Resume for future career opportunities.
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Potential recommenders. I think you can show some stability it will help with admissions along with improving your overall
Resume for future career opportunities.
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