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18 May 2015, 13:25
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Hi all,
Looking to apply to MBA programs this year for the Class of 2018. Here are my stats:
Undergrad: Big 10 School (Not Northwestern or Michigan)
GPA: 3.3 / 4.0. Poor grades sophomore year, upward trend junior and senior year. 4.0 both semesters senior year.
Major: Information Technology
Work Experience: On the lower end of the spectrum. Currently have 2 years of experience, 3 years at matriculation if I matriculate in 2016. Doing technology consulting at a Big 4 focused on IT strategy. Have 1 promotion that I received 1 year ahead of the average timeframe.
GMAT: Already took got a 720. Quant is above 85th percentile.
Asian American Male (filipino)
ECs:
Undergrad:
- President of social fraternity, 50 members, managed 6 figure annual budget
- director-level position for university dance marathon. Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer. During my time in the position my team was the first to break the $1,000,000 threshold for money raised for the event in its 10+ year history. 44% increase from the previous year
Post-college:
- Mentor for local high school students
- executive position for local rugby club
Post-MBA: Interested in strategy consulting at MBB or return to my current company in a management consulting role.
Schools: Up and down the Top 25 spectrum.
Columbia, Kellogg, Tuck, McDonough, Owen, Fuqua, Yale SOM, Johnson, UNC, Darden. Round 1 for most.
Another question should I apply this year (3 years experience at matriculation) or wait another year to get more experience?
Looking to apply to MBA programs this year for the Class of 2018. Here are my stats:
Undergrad: Big 10 School (Not Northwestern or Michigan)
GPA: 3.3 / 4.0. Poor grades sophomore year, upward trend junior and senior year. 4.0 both semesters senior year.
Major: Information Technology
Work Experience: On the lower end of the spectrum. Currently have 2 years of experience, 3 years at matriculation if I matriculate in 2016. Doing technology consulting at a Big 4 focused on IT strategy. Have 1 promotion that I received 1 year ahead of the average timeframe.
GMAT: Already took got a 720. Quant is above 85th percentile.
Asian American Male (filipino)
ECs:
Undergrad:
- President of social fraternity, 50 members, managed 6 figure annual budget
- director-level position for university dance marathon. Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer. During my time in the position my team was the first to break the $1,000,000 threshold for money raised for the event in its 10+ year history. 44% increase from the previous year
Post-college:
- Mentor for local high school students
- executive position for local rugby club
Post-MBA: Interested in strategy consulting at MBB or return to my current company in a management consulting role.
Schools: Up and down the Top 25 spectrum.
Columbia, Kellogg, Tuck, McDonough, Owen, Fuqua, Yale SOM, Johnson, UNC, Darden. Round 1 for most.
Another question should I apply this year (3 years experience at matriculation) or wait another year to get more experience?
18 May 2015, 21:42
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frankunderwood
Hey dude,
Thanks for writing.
So far things are pretty good. You have the good school. Your grades are pretty good, even if not amazing. You work for big 4, and your goals are pretty reasonable.
That having been said, what I am really missing here (And likely what the Adcoms will miss) is YOU. I mean dude, I have noooo idea who YOU are... what you like, what is unique and special about you, what your passions are, why you really want to go to B-school.
The thing is your numbers are pretty good, but there will be people with better numbers too. There will also be lots of other Asian-American applicants, and also lots from the Big 4. so ask yourself: Why are they gonna choose me?
And it could be because you write amazing essays and have great recommendations... or it could be that there's some amazing stuff in your profile that you haven't yet pulled out.. or whatever.. but do think about it.
I do like your plan to apply up and down the Top 25. I think if you spread things out that way and apply to more schools rather than fewer, it's the best way for you to get the best results and to ave the most options at the end of the season.
With three years experience by matriculation, you can apply. Should you wait another year? It's up to you. If you are advancing and learning at a fast pace, it can benefit your application. If you'll be doing the same stuff anyway for another year, then it's not necessary. (You don't get bonus points for just plain sticking around).
Otherwise, things look good. Your goals are reasonable and your school list too. Just do have a thought about that "What I can do to make myself unique in my application?" and you'll be fine,
If there's any other way I can help, just drop a line,
Best,
Jon
19 May 2015, 07:10
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In terms of quantifiable years of work experience you have 2/3... but since you got promoted to your current role a year earlier than expected in terms of the quality of your work experience I would expect to see something on par with someone who has 3/4. If you were to apply this year at least you'll have (I assume) enough work related material and stories to draw on in the written application and during interviews.
What is on the horizon at work between now and September 2016? Is there anything particularly meaty project wise? If the answer is yes, that might be one reason to consider postponing your application for another year.
Your GMAT is solid. Did you just take it once and knock out a 720? If that were the case you could try to take it again - there aren't many aspects of the application you can impact (your work experience, undergrad and volunteer activities are fixed) but you could potentially differentiate yourself FURTHER via the GMAT. That's one suggestion.
Another point of differentiation will come in the form of your written application and how well preped you are for interviews. Those are both variables where you can exert your control. If you can work with an admissions consultant do that - if it isn't a possibility then have a look at Avi Gordon's book (which is the next best thing). Your story needs to be a compelling one.
I'd suggest targeting around 5 schools pulled from different tranches of the top 25 b-schools (create a mix of safety, target and reach schools).
All the best,
Leah
What is on the horizon at work between now and September 2016? Is there anything particularly meaty project wise? If the answer is yes, that might be one reason to consider postponing your application for another year.
Your GMAT is solid. Did you just take it once and knock out a 720? If that were the case you could try to take it again - there aren't many aspects of the application you can impact (your work experience, undergrad and volunteer activities are fixed) but you could potentially differentiate yourself FURTHER via the GMAT. That's one suggestion.
Another point of differentiation will come in the form of your written application and how well preped you are for interviews. Those are both variables where you can exert your control. If you can work with an admissions consultant do that - if it isn't a possibility then have a look at Avi Gordon's book (which is the next best thing). Your story needs to be a compelling one.
I'd suggest targeting around 5 schools pulled from different tranches of the top 25 b-schools (create a mix of safety, target and reach schools).
All the best,
Leah
