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28 Jul 2005, 20:29
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Hi Linda,
Thanks for this, its very helpful. I was hoping you could assess my chances of acceptance into a PhD/DBA program and advise whether you think it is a good idea to also apply for MBA's as back-ups.
- I am Australian
- 29 yrs old
- undergrad degrees: Bachelor of Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Commerce (GPA: 2.7 - Aust is on a 7 point scale so I converted by dividing my average by 7 and multiplying the result by 4). Average is low for 2 reasons: 1. I worked a fulltime job and 2 contract jobs whilst studying fulltime (poor background and my dad is terminally ill so I supported my extended family); and 2. actuarial science in Aust is marked to industry standards, so this average puts me in top 20-ish% of actuarial students (the pass mark is typically 35%)
- to compensate low undergrad, I am doing a Master of Business (Accounting), current GPA is 3.7. I also have a full scholarship for the year
- lots of work experience, including teaching at my university (accounting, have been for 3 years, first udergrad asked to do so) actuarial consultancy, stats work as well as working for government (foreign affairs)
- degrees are from Australia's best uni (highest ranked Aust uni in the world) - its a leading research institution
- demographic factor: I am Indigenous, first aboriginal actuary in Australia, will be first to undertake business PhD
Could you possibly assess my chances of entry into top 10 programs? I will be admitted to a PhD here and there is little point in me going from one of the world's leading research institutions to a second-tier school in the States.
Thanks so much,
Mick
Thanks for this, its very helpful. I was hoping you could assess my chances of acceptance into a PhD/DBA program and advise whether you think it is a good idea to also apply for MBA's as back-ups.
- I am Australian
- 29 yrs old
- undergrad degrees: Bachelor of Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Commerce (GPA: 2.7 - Aust is on a 7 point scale so I converted by dividing my average by 7 and multiplying the result by 4). Average is low for 2 reasons: 1. I worked a fulltime job and 2 contract jobs whilst studying fulltime (poor background and my dad is terminally ill so I supported my extended family); and 2. actuarial science in Aust is marked to industry standards, so this average puts me in top 20-ish% of actuarial students (the pass mark is typically 35%)
- to compensate low undergrad, I am doing a Master of Business (Accounting), current GPA is 3.7. I also have a full scholarship for the year
- lots of work experience, including teaching at my university (accounting, have been for 3 years, first udergrad asked to do so) actuarial consultancy, stats work as well as working for government (foreign affairs)
- degrees are from Australia's best uni (highest ranked Aust uni in the world) - its a leading research institution
- demographic factor: I am Indigenous, first aboriginal actuary in Australia, will be first to undertake business PhD
Could you possibly assess my chances of entry into top 10 programs? I will be admitted to a PhD here and there is little point in me going from one of the world's leading research institutions to a second-tier school in the States.
Thanks so much,
Mick
28 Jul 2005, 20:32
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Whoops: GMAT is 730, resitting in a couple of weeks (had my wisdom teeth out unexpectedly a couple of days before and it was too late to reschedule). Practice tests indicate 750+
Thanks,
Mick
Thanks,
Mick
29 Jul 2005, 13:26
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Mick06
With your current GMAT, distinctive personal background and story, and extensive work experience, you have the qualifications for a top 10 program.
You need a good reason/goal for getting an MBA and you should probably aim at those schools with slightly higher average ages upon matriculation.
BTW my husband is an FSA.
