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Concentration: Strategy, Technology
Schools: Carlson '15 (M$)
GMAT 1: 690 Q43 V41
GPA: 3.24
WE:Project Management (Computer Software)
21 May 2013, 14:53
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Work Experience: 3 years currently, would be 4.5 at time of admit (aiming for Fall 2014)
Currently work at a fast growing software company based in Minneapolis, ~$100MM. I am a project manager, have been for the past year.
I am also a commissioned officer in the Army - commissioned upon graduation from college in 2010, immediately left for training and then combat deployment (which is what I did from late 2010 until returning home and starting my job in May 2012). Member of Army for just over 6 years, held numerous leadership positions, typically leading groups of 40, though advised for groups of up to 132.
Education:
Majored in Management Information Systems from a nationally accredited state university in Minnesota. 3.24 GPA, nothing spectacular. My only claim here is that I took 20+ credits a semester for the last two years on my enrollment (12 credits = full-time). This was due to a requirement to complete my undegrade degree to coincide my commissioning program.
Extra Curriculars:
VP, Info Systems club (major)
President/Founder, Military Science club
Member, Emerging Leaders group United Way Foundation
Tutor and Teaching Assistant for Application development courses throughout time at school.
GMAT- First attempt 690 (Q:43/V:41) - I will be retaking as I intend to pursue a career in consulting, and don't want this to be the piece that holds me back. I studied for about a month but the second half of my studying was a bit disorganized. Believe I could get to 730+ (so please use this figure for profile).
My GMAT/MBA experience was a bit strange. I went and toured a program here in Minnesota (Carlson) and was encouraged to apply (I toured last week in March, R3 deadline was April 1). I scrambed to put together my application got that in before the April 1 deadline, and was allowed to send along my GMAT results once completed. I studied from beginning of April to test date of 5/7, sent in unofficial scores and interviewed second week in May. Waiting for admission decision (official score must be received first).
I believe I could retake the GMAT and increase my Quant considerably with a few more months studying, and end up in the 730+ range. That, along with a bit more WE and my military experience, would I be a candidate at Top 16 schools? I view my big weakness as my undergrad (school and GPA).
Thank you very much in advance!
Currently work at a fast growing software company based in Minneapolis, ~$100MM. I am a project manager, have been for the past year.
I am also a commissioned officer in the Army - commissioned upon graduation from college in 2010, immediately left for training and then combat deployment (which is what I did from late 2010 until returning home and starting my job in May 2012). Member of Army for just over 6 years, held numerous leadership positions, typically leading groups of 40, though advised for groups of up to 132.
Education:
Majored in Management Information Systems from a nationally accredited state university in Minnesota. 3.24 GPA, nothing spectacular. My only claim here is that I took 20+ credits a semester for the last two years on my enrollment (12 credits = full-time). This was due to a requirement to complete my undegrade degree to coincide my commissioning program.
Extra Curriculars:
VP, Info Systems club (major)
President/Founder, Military Science club
Member, Emerging Leaders group United Way Foundation
Tutor and Teaching Assistant for Application development courses throughout time at school.
GMAT- First attempt 690 (Q:43/V:41) - I will be retaking as I intend to pursue a career in consulting, and don't want this to be the piece that holds me back. I studied for about a month but the second half of my studying was a bit disorganized. Believe I could get to 730+ (so please use this figure for profile).
My GMAT/MBA experience was a bit strange. I went and toured a program here in Minnesota (Carlson) and was encouraged to apply (I toured last week in March, R3 deadline was April 1). I scrambed to put together my application got that in before the April 1 deadline, and was allowed to send along my GMAT results once completed. I studied from beginning of April to test date of 5/7, sent in unofficial scores and interviewed second week in May. Waiting for admission decision (official score must be received first).
I believe I could retake the GMAT and increase my Quant considerably with a few more months studying, and end up in the 730+ range. That, along with a bit more WE and my military experience, would I be a candidate at Top 16 schools? I view my big weakness as my undergrad (school and GPA).
Thank you very much in advance!
21 May 2013, 16:13
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jwatson0405,
Your leadership record in the service and professionally is impressive so, assuming a 730 GMAT, I think you would have a solid chance at military friendly Top 16 programs like Michigan, Cornell, Duke -- and perhaps others, depending on the depth of your profile (would want to see a resume to give you a better take: [email protected]).
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/testimonials
Your leadership record in the service and professionally is impressive so, assuming a 730 GMAT, I think you would have a solid chance at military friendly Top 16 programs like Michigan, Cornell, Duke -- and perhaps others, depending on the depth of your profile (would want to see a resume to give you a better take: [email protected]).
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/testimonials
21 May 2013, 17:42
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Hi Jwatson0405,
Your profile is impressive. I understand that your amazing leadership roles in the military can be translated into memorable stories in essays.
I concur with Paul that you will be competitive for top 20 programs. B-schools want to fill their classes with candidates from diverse backgrounds, and they have a preference for military people. However, a lot will depend on how you will present your candidacy in your essays and resume. Well- crafted resume, effectively written essays and powerful recommendation letters should present your strong candidacy in the best light.
I hope it helped.
Let me know if you have any questions for me.
Poonam
Your profile is impressive. I understand that your amazing leadership roles in the military can be translated into memorable stories in essays.
I concur with Paul that you will be competitive for top 20 programs. B-schools want to fill their classes with candidates from diverse backgrounds, and they have a preference for military people. However, a lot will depend on how you will present your candidacy in your essays and resume. Well- crafted resume, effectively written essays and powerful recommendation letters should present your strong candidacy in the best light.
I hope it helped.
Let me know if you have any questions for me.
Poonam
) if you can get that 720+, I think that you are in the running for any school out there (although H/S/W might still be a bit of a challenge). You can do much better than Carlson, and I would urge to take your shot at better schools before making a decision to attend an MBA, and this is even if you do not improve upon your GMAT score!
