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pdenton92000
Joined: 14 Sep 2010
Last visit: 13 May 2011
Posts: 8
Concentration: Finance
Schools:Darden, Ross, Kenan-Flagler
29 Apr 2011, 12:37
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Hello Alex,
I am prepared to begin the application process and am hoping you could comment on my profile. Specifically, I would like to know how realistic you think my target schools are and if I should consider apply to different schools. Also, could you offer any tips on how to improve my resume? Thank you in advance for your time and comments.
Nat, Gender, Age
28 year old Caucasian from the South Dakota
(29 in September of 2012)
Undergrad:
- Small Midwest Public School, GPA = 3.0
- Involved in many extra-curicular activities: finance club, investments clubs, varsity sports
GMAT:
680 (47Q 36V) (planning to re-take)
Work Exp:
1. 6 Months as a broker at a brokerage firm
2. 5 years, as a bank examiner (most of my experience deals is in capital markets at some of the largest banks in US) - Have leadership experience through leading bank examinations of 10+ co-workers, mentoring co-workers, and acting as my offices capital markets liason.
Certs:
1. Passed Level 1 of the CFA, will take Level 2 next month and hopefully level 3 next June before I would potentially start school.
2. Previouly held series 7 and 63 licenses
EC Since Undergrad:
- Mentor new employees at work
- Habitat for Humanity
- Spend a lot of time Volunteering at area races; Full/Half Marathons, 5/10ks, ect...
Potential Career Paths: Investment Banking or Corporate Finance
Target Schools:
1) UVA Darden, 2) UM Ross, 3) UNC Kenan-Flagler
Darden is my target school because I really like the case method and would prefer a smaller community to a larger one.
In my opinion, my biggest weakness is my GPA/GMAT. I am in the process of re-taking the GMAT but there isn't anything I can do about my GPA. I feel the strength of my application is in my work experience. I don't think many applicants would have similar work experience. Additionally, in the case method setting, I would be able to play devils advocate to I-bankers and others in the financial arena.
thanks,
pdenton92000
I am prepared to begin the application process and am hoping you could comment on my profile. Specifically, I would like to know how realistic you think my target schools are and if I should consider apply to different schools. Also, could you offer any tips on how to improve my resume? Thank you in advance for your time and comments.
Nat, Gender, Age
28 year old Caucasian from the South Dakota
(29 in September of 2012)
Undergrad:
- Small Midwest Public School, GPA = 3.0
- Involved in many extra-curicular activities: finance club, investments clubs, varsity sports
GMAT:
680 (47Q 36V) (planning to re-take)
Work Exp:
1. 6 Months as a broker at a brokerage firm
2. 5 years, as a bank examiner (most of my experience deals is in capital markets at some of the largest banks in US) - Have leadership experience through leading bank examinations of 10+ co-workers, mentoring co-workers, and acting as my offices capital markets liason.
Certs:
1. Passed Level 1 of the CFA, will take Level 2 next month and hopefully level 3 next June before I would potentially start school.
2. Previouly held series 7 and 63 licenses
EC Since Undergrad:
- Mentor new employees at work
- Habitat for Humanity
- Spend a lot of time Volunteering at area races; Full/Half Marathons, 5/10ks, ect...
Potential Career Paths: Investment Banking or Corporate Finance
Target Schools:
1) UVA Darden, 2) UM Ross, 3) UNC Kenan-Flagler
Darden is my target school because I really like the case method and would prefer a smaller community to a larger one.
In my opinion, my biggest weakness is my GPA/GMAT. I am in the process of re-taking the GMAT but there isn't anything I can do about my GPA. I feel the strength of my application is in my work experience. I don't think many applicants would have similar work experience. Additionally, in the case method setting, I would be able to play devils advocate to I-bankers and others in the financial arena.
thanks,
pdenton92000
30 Apr 2011, 09:04
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For the schools you mentioned, you're in range - you should have a reasonable shot of getting in with your profile. You come across as a solid all around candidate who would fit in well at these schools.
Only thing holding you back is the GMAT. If you are able to get 700+ (and ideally even 720+), you'll have a pretty good shot at these 3 schools. With your current GMAT of 680, you should be competitive already for UNC, so the retake is really about making yourself more competitive for Darden and Ross (with a 680, both of these schools aren't out of range, but your GMAT will be enough of a concern to give them some pause).
Only thing holding you back is the GMAT. If you are able to get 700+ (and ideally even 720+), you'll have a pretty good shot at these 3 schools. With your current GMAT of 680, you should be competitive already for UNC, so the retake is really about making yourself more competitive for Darden and Ross (with a 680, both of these schools aren't out of range, but your GMAT will be enough of a concern to give them some pause).
