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23 Oct 2014, 08:49
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Hi,
I need advice for my profile:
Age: 32
Nationality: Italian
Degree: Undergraduate degree in Marketing grade 101/110 and Postgraduate 1 year course in Economic Statistic grade 108/110 - I have an 'hole' of one year in my undergraduate studies, I was not very motivated at the time, so in the end it took me five years to complete a three year course. This is my first weakness. But it happened ten years ago.
GMAT 760 with 50Q - 45V - IR 8 but AWA only 4,0 , I can write in english but it took me a lot of time during the test and I could not organize the answer in terms of structure/expected template
Work Experience: I worked for 7 years as a Consultant working for a Software Developing firm. It is a small (20 employee) Italian firm, but I had pretty good clients I can talk about. Since the firm is completely flat I never had promotions (but raises and benefits like a company car, bonuses etc)
I have no extracurriculars to talk about since they are not part of our educational system and I had other interest, like creative writing, photography, all activities that you do by yourself. I played volleyball in high school and university but I was not a particularly accomplished player.
I am particularly interested in continuing working in software/technology as a Product/Project Manager
I already applied to Sloan, Stanford, Haas, UCLA
I know that most of these schools are long shots so I am beginning to think about which schools I can target for R2, I was thinking McCombs, Tepper, maybe Ross?
Can you think of other schools that I can target "safely" with my profile and that are in line with my post MBA interests?
Thank you very much
I need advice for my profile:
Age: 32
Nationality: Italian
Degree: Undergraduate degree in Marketing grade 101/110 and Postgraduate 1 year course in Economic Statistic grade 108/110 - I have an 'hole' of one year in my undergraduate studies, I was not very motivated at the time, so in the end it took me five years to complete a three year course. This is my first weakness. But it happened ten years ago.
GMAT 760 with 50Q - 45V - IR 8 but AWA only 4,0 , I can write in english but it took me a lot of time during the test and I could not organize the answer in terms of structure/expected template
Work Experience: I worked for 7 years as a Consultant working for a Software Developing firm. It is a small (20 employee) Italian firm, but I had pretty good clients I can talk about. Since the firm is completely flat I never had promotions (but raises and benefits like a company car, bonuses etc)
I have no extracurriculars to talk about since they are not part of our educational system and I had other interest, like creative writing, photography, all activities that you do by yourself. I played volleyball in high school and university but I was not a particularly accomplished player.
I am particularly interested in continuing working in software/technology as a Product/Project Manager
I already applied to Sloan, Stanford, Haas, UCLA
I know that most of these schools are long shots so I am beginning to think about which schools I can target for R2, I was thinking McCombs, Tepper, maybe Ross?
Can you think of other schools that I can target "safely" with my profile and that are in line with my post MBA interests?
Thank you very much
23 Oct 2014, 09:44
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ascar,
Your GMAT score and Italian nationality are your biggest assets, and your age, lack of community leadership, and lack of formal managerial experience are your weaknesses. These weaknesses may make Ross a stretch for you, but Tepper and McCombs should be in play for you. Other relevant programs to which you could apply optimistically (assuming you execute well in essays, reco letters etc.) are UNC Kenan-Flagler, Georgetown, USC Marshall, U. Washington Foster, and UCSD Rady -- these are all good programs located in technology hubs. Feel free to send me your CV if you'd like more feedback: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/outcomes
Your GMAT score and Italian nationality are your biggest assets, and your age, lack of community leadership, and lack of formal managerial experience are your weaknesses. These weaknesses may make Ross a stretch for you, but Tepper and McCombs should be in play for you. Other relevant programs to which you could apply optimistically (assuming you execute well in essays, reco letters etc.) are UNC Kenan-Flagler, Georgetown, USC Marshall, U. Washington Foster, and UCSD Rady -- these are all good programs located in technology hubs. Feel free to send me your CV if you'd like more feedback: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.paulsbodine.com/outcomes
ascar
24 Oct 2014, 06:09
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Hi!
Here are a few questions for you:
What is the name of your Undergraduate and Postgraduate universities? Bocconi, La Sapienza etc?
What did you get on the TOEFL?
Your GMAT is very good.
Creative writing, photography, all activities that you do by yourself - extracurricular activities is not ONLY volunteering. What did you ACHIEVE in the areas you mention? Have you started your own blog (with your writing)...did you enter any photo competitions?
I know that most of these schools are long shots so I am beginning to think about which schools I can target for R2, I was thinking McCombs, Tepper, maybe Ross?
Can you think of other schools that I can target "safely" with my profile and that are in line with my post MBA interests?
I agree with Pbodine in that you are going to need to diversify the schools you apply to - 1 from the top 30, 1 from the top 20 etc.
I would like to know what you plan to do post-MBA. Is doing an MBA and a top 20 or op 30 program in the US worth it for you? I worked and studied in Italy for 3 years and my impression (in Italy and also France and Germany) is that the MBA is not as highly valued as it is in English speaking countries. Would you stay in the US post-MBA if you were able to secure a job at a company that would sponsor you for a visa?
I'm happy to chat with you on the phone if you like - you can reach out to me via email.
Best,
Leah Derus
Here are a few questions for you:
What is the name of your Undergraduate and Postgraduate universities? Bocconi, La Sapienza etc?
What did you get on the TOEFL?
Your GMAT is very good.
Creative writing, photography, all activities that you do by yourself - extracurricular activities is not ONLY volunteering. What did you ACHIEVE in the areas you mention? Have you started your own blog (with your writing)...did you enter any photo competitions?
I know that most of these schools are long shots so I am beginning to think about which schools I can target for R2, I was thinking McCombs, Tepper, maybe Ross?
Can you think of other schools that I can target "safely" with my profile and that are in line with my post MBA interests?
I agree with Pbodine in that you are going to need to diversify the schools you apply to - 1 from the top 30, 1 from the top 20 etc.
I would like to know what you plan to do post-MBA. Is doing an MBA and a top 20 or op 30 program in the US worth it for you? I worked and studied in Italy for 3 years and my impression (in Italy and also France and Germany) is that the MBA is not as highly valued as it is in English speaking countries. Would you stay in the US post-MBA if you were able to secure a job at a company that would sponsor you for a visa?
I'm happy to chat with you on the phone if you like - you can reach out to me via email.
Best,
Leah Derus
