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Target schools: Columbia, NYU, Wharton
Nationality/Race: White Male
GMAT: 770 (Q49, V47, AWA 6.0)
Education:
- 3.3 GPA at a top 20-40 U.S. public
- Relatively low GPA (sub 3.0) in years 1-2, but 3.6 and 3.8 in years 3 and 4 respectively
- Degree/Major: BBA/Management Information Systems
Extracurriculars:
- Serve on regional volunteerism committee at my firm
- Outside of that role, also organized several community service activities in the past few years
- In college, co-founded a club sports team and served as treasurer
Other:
- Letters of recommendation should be very strong
Motivation for MBA: In the past year or so, I began working with my firm's securitization practice. Prior to that time, I had worked primarily with risk management at financial institutions. Going forward, I would like to move beyond compliance and operational securitization services, and begin to lead projects related to transaction structuring, valuation, etc. I see the MBA as a way for me to gain both the finance and organizational leadership experience necessary to succeed in that role and to make me a stronger partner candidate eventually.
I am applying to NYU prior to the 1/15 R2 deadline. I am also applying to Columbia regular decision by 1/15. These applications are essentially ready to go, with the exception of one letter of recommendation. I also considering applying to Wharton in R3. Based on my practice GMAT scores, I did not initially consider Wharton a feasible option, but with a 99th percentile score on my recent exam, I am reconsidering.
Now for my questions:
1) Based on my profile, is it reasonable to apply to Wharton in R3? I understand that the round is a bit of a lottery.
2) Is a Columbia regular decision app submitted in early January essentially equivalent to a R2 app at most schools?
3) In your opinion, are my target schools reasonable based on my profile? One last sanity check would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Nationality/Race: White Male
GMAT: 770 (Q49, V47, AWA 6.0)
Education:
- 3.3 GPA at a top 20-40 U.S. public
- Relatively low GPA (sub 3.0) in years 1-2, but 3.6 and 3.8 in years 3 and 4 respectively
- Degree/Major: BBA/Management Information Systems
Extracurriculars:
- Serve on regional volunteerism committee at my firm
- Outside of that role, also organized several community service activities in the past few years
- In college, co-founded a club sports team and served as treasurer
Other:
- Letters of recommendation should be very strong
Motivation for MBA: In the past year or so, I began working with my firm's securitization practice. Prior to that time, I had worked primarily with risk management at financial institutions. Going forward, I would like to move beyond compliance and operational securitization services, and begin to lead projects related to transaction structuring, valuation, etc. I see the MBA as a way for me to gain both the finance and organizational leadership experience necessary to succeed in that role and to make me a stronger partner candidate eventually.
I am applying to NYU prior to the 1/15 R2 deadline. I am also applying to Columbia regular decision by 1/15. These applications are essentially ready to go, with the exception of one letter of recommendation. I also considering applying to Wharton in R3. Based on my practice GMAT scores, I did not initially consider Wharton a feasible option, but with a 99th percentile score on my recent exam, I am reconsidering.
Now for my questions:
1) Based on my profile, is it reasonable to apply to Wharton in R3? I understand that the round is a bit of a lottery.
2) Is a Columbia regular decision app submitted in early January essentially equivalent to a R2 app at most schools?
3) In your opinion, are my target schools reasonable based on my profile? One last sanity check would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
29 Dec 2010, 17:25
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NYU, Columbia: just submit them; NYU is certainly in range, and Columbia will be a stretch (their Regular Decision is like everyone else's R3).
For Wharton, it would be a stretch (but not impossible) -- had you applied in R1 or R2. For R3, consider it a lottery ticket.
In short, you're in range, but certainly no safeties on that list. If you want safeties, you'll have to go outside the top 16 (Rochester, Tepper, Georgetown, etc).
For Wharton, it would be a stretch (but not impossible) -- had you applied in R1 or R2. For R3, consider it a lottery ticket.
In short, you're in range, but certainly no safeties on that list. If you want safeties, you'll have to go outside the top 16 (Rochester, Tepper, Georgetown, etc).
29 Dec 2010, 21:24
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Thank you for the prompt response. I may spend the next 5-6 days trying to crank through the Wharton application to see where I end up. Assuming I don't encounter major writer's block, I should be able to get through the essays. If I'm happy with the end product, I may try to slide it in for the R2 deadline. If not, I'll give myself more time and buy my R3 lottery ticket.
I find Columbia a little frustrating. Even if I were to wait until next year to apply to all schools, I would not be comfortable with the terms of their early decision round. If I were to get into both Wharton and Columbia, I would likely choose Wharton, but Columbia's ED pledge is a problem. I don't understand how anyone successfully applies to Columbia, unless they are completely committed to the school. Do you have any thoughts on Columbia's January start option? I would be interested if I am not accepted anywhere for fall 2011.
I also appreciate the input on safeties. Georgetown and Tepper are both on my potential safety list, although I understand that nothing is truly safe in R3. Do you have any thoughts on Darden as a safety school? It is in the top 16, but barely.
I apologize if I am going over my limit on questions.
I find Columbia a little frustrating. Even if I were to wait until next year to apply to all schools, I would not be comfortable with the terms of their early decision round. If I were to get into both Wharton and Columbia, I would likely choose Wharton, but Columbia's ED pledge is a problem. I don't understand how anyone successfully applies to Columbia, unless they are completely committed to the school. Do you have any thoughts on Columbia's January start option? I would be interested if I am not accepted anywhere for fall 2011.
I also appreciate the input on safeties. Georgetown and Tepper are both on my potential safety list, although I understand that nothing is truly safe in R3. Do you have any thoughts on Darden as a safety school? It is in the top 16, but barely.
I apologize if I am going over my limit on questions.
