Please advise me on where to apply? African Applicant

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Admissionado · Answer

How high can you reach? The Sky is the limit, my friend, especially with a fantastic GMAT like that, and PE work. Besides the fact that it's good to apply as an African candidate because the schools don't get that many, I really really like your story "The First PE Fund focused on Agribusiness". If you can show the right goals and the right passion, and have a bit of decent extras on the side (volunteer work, etc.) you are totally Top 10 materiel, and I wouldn't even hesitate to advice you applying to H/S/W. Pretty good, eh?

Best, Jon

CriticalSquare · Answer

It isn't often I get to post replies like this but...you're GOLDEN. Top 10 easy and probably with money. We've had clients with similar stats but slightly less significant work experience pull in some serious fellowships at the top 10 so with what you bring to the table, the odds are definitely in your favor! And given your goals of PE / high finance - you need to stay in the top 10 anyway.

You, my friend, are in a great spot. Congratulations on setting yourself up for a great run!

Bhavik

You, my friend, are in a great spot. Congratulations on setting yourself up for a great run!

Bhavik

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi kastino,

Totally agree with the above comments posted. You have a remarkable profile and GMAT Score. With this profile you can easily get admitted to top 10 B-Schools. Your extracurricular, academics and work experience are really good and competitive enough to get into top 10 business schools. I would definitely suggest you to apply to B-Schools like Harvard, Stanford and Wharton.

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Hope this helps.

Cheers,

EXPARTUS · Answer

Africa, PE, Agriculture background looks interesting to adcom.

Strong GMAT nos but low GPA would be your biggest weakness.

You can't do much to overcome the low GPA so don't sweat it too much.

Focus on a tight story that shows a brand of leadership through your commitments in college and beyond.

Then make it clear what your vision is for how you intend to impact/shape Africa post-MBA.

This can make or break your application if you can show great track record already that leads you to want to do more/bigger with the MBA.

You'll need to be a bit more specific and not simply list firms you wish to work for but what you wish to achieve through PE and HOW you intend to do so.

The Ph.D. stint could raise questions of focus - so be ready to explain your thinking, departure.

Happy to speak with you further about your profile.

Cheers,

Chioma Isiadinso and EXPARTUS Team

PS - Check out our blog for scholarship info for African MBA applicants

ARINGO · Answer

Hi, I'm Zooey from Aringo.
You have a very interesting profile. Indeed, top schools are looking to increase their numbers of African participants.
Please feel free to contact us at Aringo for a free review of your profile and an assessment of your chances. You can email our CEO, Chaya, at [email protected] and she should be able to give you an idea of which schools you are best suited for. Of course, you can also try our 'chances calculator' at https://www.aringo.com/mba_admission_cha ... ulator.htm.

Best of luck,
Zooey

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