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27 Jun 2017, 22:46
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Hi lapperz,
Plain Janes do make it. There are only few world-savers and benevolent charity-givers.
To answer your specific questions, look for instances of strong performance at work. Career growth. Impact. That’s important. Leadership doesn’t flow from formal roles, but from certain qualities (convincing people, stepping out of comfort zone, going beyond the call of duty, accepting mistakes, riding out difficult situations, willingness to learn, and so on) you show in any designation.
Non-profit work is not an end in itself. It’s to show your interests outside professional work, which most people have. So, you need not have worked with a non-profit to show your extracurricular interests. Any deep interest that you’ve pursued over medium to long term can plug the gap. Remember, quality trumps quantity (# of activities). And if you’ve pursued something over some time, it’ll show.
On GMAT score, I think you should aim for a 740+.
On relationship status, it won’t affect your odds... even cat won’t.
Plain Janes do make it. There are only few world-savers and benevolent charity-givers.
To answer your specific questions, look for instances of strong performance at work. Career growth. Impact. That’s important. Leadership doesn’t flow from formal roles, but from certain qualities (convincing people, stepping out of comfort zone, going beyond the call of duty, accepting mistakes, riding out difficult situations, willingness to learn, and so on) you show in any designation.
Non-profit work is not an end in itself. It’s to show your interests outside professional work, which most people have. So, you need not have worked with a non-profit to show your extracurricular interests. Any deep interest that you’ve pursued over medium to long term can plug the gap. Remember, quality trumps quantity (# of activities). And if you’ve pursued something over some time, it’ll show.
On GMAT score, I think you should aim for a 740+.
On relationship status, it won’t affect your odds... even cat won’t.
06 Jul 2017, 17:41
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Thanks for sharing your profile, see answers below:
is my profile realistic for columbia or am i too much of a plain jane?
-It is very realistic, but you will need to bump up that GMAT and really identify some standout elements in your profile, it does not have to be off the wall stuff, just something that presents you in an authentic and personable way, something the school can get behind. Highlight some passion of yours and how CBS can help you materialize that
Is it even worth retaking Gmat (does the 710 suffice)
Yes, you come from a tough demo, you will need those extra points
Would being married be positive to my application?
No
Should I join some non profits or volunteer my time or would adcom see through my ruse
If it makes sense, schools tend to care about this, just make sure it is authentic to who you are and your interests and identify something where you can gain some interpersonal skills (leadership, teamworks, etc) and can make a clear impact
Would an admissions consultant help? I'm not am awful writer but could def use help on the softer side (recommendations, logistics)
Always helps, there is a reason this industry exists, given your need to standout, it would probably help you out a ton
would appreciate any comments or advise.
is my profile realistic for columbia or am i too much of a plain jane?
-It is very realistic, but you will need to bump up that GMAT and really identify some standout elements in your profile, it does not have to be off the wall stuff, just something that presents you in an authentic and personable way, something the school can get behind. Highlight some passion of yours and how CBS can help you materialize that
Is it even worth retaking Gmat (does the 710 suffice)
Yes, you come from a tough demo, you will need those extra points
Would being married be positive to my application?
No
Should I join some non profits or volunteer my time or would adcom see through my ruse
If it makes sense, schools tend to care about this, just make sure it is authentic to who you are and your interests and identify something where you can gain some interpersonal skills (leadership, teamworks, etc) and can make a clear impact
Would an admissions consultant help? I'm not am awful writer but could def use help on the softer side (recommendations, logistics)
Always helps, there is a reason this industry exists, given your need to standout, it would probably help you out a ton
would appreciate any comments or advise.
