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21 Jul 2015, 01:39
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Hi there,
I am a South African and was hoping to get a bit of insight into my chances of getting into NYU Stern part-time, or at a stretch, Columbia.
I have been offered a permanent position at Deloitte NYC following a secondment there a few months ago, and I really would like to study in the US and build on my Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and CPA qualifications.
Profile:
[*]Bachelor of Accounting 2.8 GPA
[*]Bachelor of Accounting Honours 2.5 GPA
[*]3 Years work experience at Deloitte South Africa in public accounting where I managed engagement teams and as a result of my high ratings and performance, was offered a secondment to San Francisco for 4 months.
[*]2 Years work experience at Deloitte South Africa in the Consulting practice as a management consultant specialising in African Market entry and finance transformation.
[*]Another secondment to NYC for 4 months which resulted in this opportunity to move.
[*]I've only ever worked at Deloitte, having particular loyalty to them as they provided a scholarship for me to attend university after interning for them in high school.
[*]I have been involved in a few community services, such as organising outreach programmes for underprivileged orphans in South Africa by renovating their schools, planting of vegetable gardens, and the building of a library for their schools and filling the shelves with donated books.
[*]I am also involved with an animal shelter, giving abandoned cats and dogs company while they await adoption.
[*]I also run an informal squash racquets clinic at the local gym, providing an opportunity for the local community to participate in a sport I am passionate about.
[*]I have been consistently ranked as a higher performer at my company which resulted in secondments abroad as recognition.
I realise my university transcripts are not strong, however, I will detail in my applications that 2009 and 2010 was a tough year for my family and I was working full-time whilst taking on a full-time degree. I want to highlight my post UG achievements illustrate my academic ability (Board Exam passes for Chartered Accountant designation; CPA exam passes)
I am aiming for 650-700 in the GMAT. Target schools would be Columbia and NYU (part-time).
I am clear with what I want to do with my MBA. The two largest economies in Africa (Nigeria and South Africa) do not have consistent and reliable power supply. Major issues like these hinder our ability to move forward and develop our continent and improve the lives of those who live on it. I will be working closely with a Private Equity firm in NYC through my employment with Deloitte and wish to learn as much as possible, and with the skills learnt through my MBA, eventually start up my own PE firm focusing on the development and provision of infrastructure (power stations, water treatment plants, road infrastructure) in Africa and doing my part to develop the continent, my home.
I also wish to ask if my background as a previously disadvantaged individual in South Africa (through apartheid), as well as the fact that I am from South Africa would be of any advantage to be highlighted in applications?
Thanks,
Andrew
I am a South African and was hoping to get a bit of insight into my chances of getting into NYU Stern part-time, or at a stretch, Columbia.
I have been offered a permanent position at Deloitte NYC following a secondment there a few months ago, and I really would like to study in the US and build on my Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and CPA qualifications.
Profile:
[*]Bachelor of Accounting 2.8 GPA
[*]Bachelor of Accounting Honours 2.5 GPA
[*]3 Years work experience at Deloitte South Africa in public accounting where I managed engagement teams and as a result of my high ratings and performance, was offered a secondment to San Francisco for 4 months.
[*]2 Years work experience at Deloitte South Africa in the Consulting practice as a management consultant specialising in African Market entry and finance transformation.
[*]Another secondment to NYC for 4 months which resulted in this opportunity to move.
[*]I've only ever worked at Deloitte, having particular loyalty to them as they provided a scholarship for me to attend university after interning for them in high school.
[*]I have been involved in a few community services, such as organising outreach programmes for underprivileged orphans in South Africa by renovating their schools, planting of vegetable gardens, and the building of a library for their schools and filling the shelves with donated books.
[*]I am also involved with an animal shelter, giving abandoned cats and dogs company while they await adoption.
[*]I also run an informal squash racquets clinic at the local gym, providing an opportunity for the local community to participate in a sport I am passionate about.
[*]I have been consistently ranked as a higher performer at my company which resulted in secondments abroad as recognition.
I realise my university transcripts are not strong, however, I will detail in my applications that 2009 and 2010 was a tough year for my family and I was working full-time whilst taking on a full-time degree. I want to highlight my post UG achievements illustrate my academic ability (Board Exam passes for Chartered Accountant designation; CPA exam passes)
I am aiming for 650-700 in the GMAT. Target schools would be Columbia and NYU (part-time).
I am clear with what I want to do with my MBA. The two largest economies in Africa (Nigeria and South Africa) do not have consistent and reliable power supply. Major issues like these hinder our ability to move forward and develop our continent and improve the lives of those who live on it. I will be working closely with a Private Equity firm in NYC through my employment with Deloitte and wish to learn as much as possible, and with the skills learnt through my MBA, eventually start up my own PE firm focusing on the development and provision of infrastructure (power stations, water treatment plants, road infrastructure) in Africa and doing my part to develop the continent, my home.
I also wish to ask if my background as a previously disadvantaged individual in South Africa (through apartheid), as well as the fact that I am from South Africa would be of any advantage to be highlighted in applications?
Thanks,
Andrew
21 Jul 2015, 12:07
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Thanks for sharing your profile. I would first say you have already correctly identified the obvious limitations to your profile with your low GPA. This is a negative. However, I would not necessarily phrase coming up in a disadvantaged location and during apartheid as an advantage but it should provide some context for your low GPA and the amount of things you had to overcome to be even in the position to apply to such great schools. So the reality of your life and your subsequent success amidst this out you in a position to make a case for admission. I think a strong showing on the GMAT between the 650-700 range should solidify this. but the key will be taking your life experiences and translating them into an applicant narrative that is compelling and engaging for the AdComm. Your strong work experience and clear career goals should help you make a case for admission as well.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
