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20 Dec 2010, 19:34
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Hi,
My profile:
- 29/M/Chinese Canadian
- GMAT 640 (Q42, V35)
- GPA 2.3 cumulative, 2.7~ final two years.
- Undergrad @ University of Toronto. Computer Science 4 years with specialization in Software Engineering
- 6 years of work experience post undergrad in finance technology consulting at the same company. Business Analysis for first 4 years, Project Manager for the recent 2 years. Have work with clients in Canada, US, Europe and Asia-Pacific (including China)
- Certified in PMP and PRINCE2.
- MBA interest: Operational strategy, Brand Management, Management Consulting.
Planning to apply to:
- Rotman school of business (University of Toronto)
- Schulich school of business (York University)
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- University of Hong Kong
How are my chance? My GMAT and GPA is obviously my weak point. Do I have a chance at Round 2?
My profile:
- 29/M/Chinese Canadian
- GMAT 640 (Q42, V35)
- GPA 2.3 cumulative, 2.7~ final two years.
- Undergrad @ University of Toronto. Computer Science 4 years with specialization in Software Engineering
- 6 years of work experience post undergrad in finance technology consulting at the same company. Business Analysis for first 4 years, Project Manager for the recent 2 years. Have work with clients in Canada, US, Europe and Asia-Pacific (including China)
- Certified in PMP and PRINCE2.
- MBA interest: Operational strategy, Brand Management, Management Consulting.
Planning to apply to:
- Rotman school of business (University of Toronto)
- Schulich school of business (York University)
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- University of Hong Kong
How are my chance? My GMAT and GPA is obviously my weak point. Do I have a chance at Round 2?
21 Dec 2010, 00:45
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mypatpat
Rotman is a very unlikely acceptance, but you do have a chance at the other programs. Can you take any graded classes and earn As now? Where there extenuating circumstances that contributed to the low GPA?
You might be interested in our article, "Low Stats."
Best,
Linda
21 Dec 2010, 10:59
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Hi Linda,
Thanks a lot for the feedback.
With my full time work, I'm not in a good position to take courses and obtain A's in a short period of time. Even if I could, by the time I have done enough courses for a more convincing profile, I would be in the age and WE group for EMBA. As for my GPA, while I was relocated to Toronto and was alone, I was simply young and didn't do well. My GPA started as low as 1.9 on the first year and it took me a few years to climb up to a 2.3 cumulative.
I don't think I'll be retaking GMAT again, for a couple of reasons. First, I cannot guarantee that I can get a higher score. Second, a higher score cannot guarantee that I will be admitted. Unless I can push the score to 700+.
This is what I plan to do:
- Apply to the above schools by round 2.
- Concentrate on my essays and resume to emphasize my work related achievements and increase in managerial responsibilities over the past years.
- I have reference from the now retired CEO of my company (previously VP of Citibank and VP of CIBC Canada) and a fellow Project Manager, who herself is an MBA. I'm going to see if I can add a third client reference to my profile as well.
Any other suggestions to shift focus of my application towards my experience?
Thanks,
Patrick
Thanks a lot for the feedback.
With my full time work, I'm not in a good position to take courses and obtain A's in a short period of time. Even if I could, by the time I have done enough courses for a more convincing profile, I would be in the age and WE group for EMBA. As for my GPA, while I was relocated to Toronto and was alone, I was simply young and didn't do well. My GPA started as low as 1.9 on the first year and it took me a few years to climb up to a 2.3 cumulative.
I don't think I'll be retaking GMAT again, for a couple of reasons. First, I cannot guarantee that I can get a higher score. Second, a higher score cannot guarantee that I will be admitted. Unless I can push the score to 700+.
This is what I plan to do:
- Apply to the above schools by round 2.
- Concentrate on my essays and resume to emphasize my work related achievements and increase in managerial responsibilities over the past years.
- I have reference from the now retired CEO of my company (previously VP of Citibank and VP of CIBC Canada) and a fellow Project Manager, who herself is an MBA. I'm going to see if I can add a third client reference to my profile as well.
Any other suggestions to shift focus of my application towards my experience?
Thanks,
Patrick
