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12 Mar 2016, 15:34
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Hello CriticalSquare,
I have recently decided to make the transition from the military (Army Officer- Captain) to business school, and would really appreciate a profile evaluation. I am targeting programs such as Darden and Fuqua, and plan on applying to Wharton as a reach. Please provide feedback on these choices, and direction as to what other programs you think that I should research. I will be applying for the class of 2019.
I took the GMAT for the first time yesterday (March 11) and ended up with a Q47/V40 and an IR of 8 for an overall score of 700. I do not have the official AWA score yet. I will potentially be retaking this to try to increase my score to make my application packet a bit more competitive.
My undergraduate degree is pre-law (decided to join the military and hold off on law school in 2008 with the collapse of the economy) and I earned a GPA of 3.4 from a reputable (Top 50) public university.
Recommendations
Recommendations will be from senior military Officers (Up to the ranks of General Officer) with whom I have worked directly for in the past, as well as another individual who has already made the transition from the military to the business world and is currently working as a consultant for one of the top 3 consulting firms.
Work Experience
I will have 84 months of work experience when I apply. I have had a rewarding career and have been fortunate to be selected to many nominative positions that have allowed me to grow as a leader. These are the highlights:
-I am currently assigned as a military intelligence detachment Commander supporting US Army Special Forces operations. I work heavily with other government agencies in order to best support multiple missions around the world. This position is nominative and required a 3-4 month interview process to be selected. I directly manage a team of approximately 15 brilliant individuals in this role.
- Graduated US Army Ranger School, which is widely considered the premier leadership school that any branch of the military offers. Other branches of the military routinely send their Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen to this school to develop leadership fundamentals designed for all military environments (both conflict and non-conflict).
- From 2013-2014, I was selected from over 200 candidates as the Aide-de-Camp (special assistant) to the Deputy Commanding General of the Division to which I was assigned. For reference, there are three Generals who are overall in charge of approximately 30,000 Soldiers and Non-military personnel in a Division.
- In 2013, I was assigned as the executive officer (second in charge) of a Company/team consisting of 180 personnel. I primarily managed the systems and mechanisms to ensure that logistical and maintenance issues were being conducted to a high level and ahead of schedule. In this job, I directly managed a team of 25 individuals.
-In 2012, I served as a combat advisor (military intelligence) to the Afghan National Police in one of the most kinetic (combat prone) provinces in Eastern Afghanistan. I received the Bronze Star Medal for this deployment.
-I earned the title of distinguished military graduate (3rd in my class of 190 military officers) among my peers from my commissioning source.
-I have consistently have rated in the top 5% of Officers within each unit that I have been assigned.
Plans for After School
Have not yet decided between consulting or general management. Would like to use the MBA as a solid transition from the military to civilian life after serving in the military for 8 years.
Thank you all for your time and feedback! And thanks GMAT Club for being such an invaluable resource.
I have recently decided to make the transition from the military (Army Officer- Captain) to business school, and would really appreciate a profile evaluation. I am targeting programs such as Darden and Fuqua, and plan on applying to Wharton as a reach. Please provide feedback on these choices, and direction as to what other programs you think that I should research. I will be applying for the class of 2019.
I took the GMAT for the first time yesterday (March 11) and ended up with a Q47/V40 and an IR of 8 for an overall score of 700. I do not have the official AWA score yet. I will potentially be retaking this to try to increase my score to make my application packet a bit more competitive.
My undergraduate degree is pre-law (decided to join the military and hold off on law school in 2008 with the collapse of the economy) and I earned a GPA of 3.4 from a reputable (Top 50) public university.
Recommendations
Recommendations will be from senior military Officers (Up to the ranks of General Officer) with whom I have worked directly for in the past, as well as another individual who has already made the transition from the military to the business world and is currently working as a consultant for one of the top 3 consulting firms.
Work Experience
I will have 84 months of work experience when I apply. I have had a rewarding career and have been fortunate to be selected to many nominative positions that have allowed me to grow as a leader. These are the highlights:
-I am currently assigned as a military intelligence detachment Commander supporting US Army Special Forces operations. I work heavily with other government agencies in order to best support multiple missions around the world. This position is nominative and required a 3-4 month interview process to be selected. I directly manage a team of approximately 15 brilliant individuals in this role.
- Graduated US Army Ranger School, which is widely considered the premier leadership school that any branch of the military offers. Other branches of the military routinely send their Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen to this school to develop leadership fundamentals designed for all military environments (both conflict and non-conflict).
- From 2013-2014, I was selected from over 200 candidates as the Aide-de-Camp (special assistant) to the Deputy Commanding General of the Division to which I was assigned. For reference, there are three Generals who are overall in charge of approximately 30,000 Soldiers and Non-military personnel in a Division.
- In 2013, I was assigned as the executive officer (second in charge) of a Company/team consisting of 180 personnel. I primarily managed the systems and mechanisms to ensure that logistical and maintenance issues were being conducted to a high level and ahead of schedule. In this job, I directly managed a team of 25 individuals.
-In 2012, I served as a combat advisor (military intelligence) to the Afghan National Police in one of the most kinetic (combat prone) provinces in Eastern Afghanistan. I received the Bronze Star Medal for this deployment.
-I earned the title of distinguished military graduate (3rd in my class of 190 military officers) among my peers from my commissioning source.
-I have consistently have rated in the top 5% of Officers within each unit that I have been assigned.
Plans for After School
Have not yet decided between consulting or general management. Would like to use the MBA as a solid transition from the military to civilian life after serving in the military for 8 years.
Thank you all for your time and feedback! And thanks GMAT Club for being such an invaluable resource.
16 Mar 2016, 16:49
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Hi there,
First and foremost - thank you for your service! And wow - what a resume! Thanks for sharing all of your details with us - love it! You have a lot of things going for you, and I think the schools you're targeting make a lot of sense. I agree that Wharton is a stretch, but if that is a dream school of yours, by all means go for it!
I think the area you should focus in on now is your short and long term goals after your MBA. The more concrete and detailed you can be, the better off you'll be. Show the AdComm you've thought long and hard about why you're targeting their school. This will help you stand out of the crowd! You have a great story to tell, so best of luck with your upcoming preparation. If you think you can use a hand, feel free to sign up for a free consultation below. We always have a special rate for active duty military and veterans - check out the details here!
First and foremost - thank you for your service! And wow - what a resume! Thanks for sharing all of your details with us - love it! You have a lot of things going for you, and I think the schools you're targeting make a lot of sense. I agree that Wharton is a stretch, but if that is a dream school of yours, by all means go for it!
I think the area you should focus in on now is your short and long term goals after your MBA. The more concrete and detailed you can be, the better off you'll be. Show the AdComm you've thought long and hard about why you're targeting their school. This will help you stand out of the crowd! You have a great story to tell, so best of luck with your upcoming preparation. If you think you can use a hand, feel free to sign up for a free consultation below. We always have a special rate for active duty military and veterans - check out the details here!
16 Apr 2016, 00:14
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Hello Critical Square,
I am am Indian citizen and am presently serving in military in senior middle management role. I plan to change career after 20 years of service (compulsory under permanent commission) . I wish to do MBA from one of the worlds best schools but I am not sure which ones would like to consider my application favorably.
I graduated as engineer in electronics and communications engineering in year 1996 with 8.7 CPI (scale of 10). There after I joined Military.
In service during training I was in top 5% and received system of my choice to work on. Got engaged in maintenance management of fighter Aircraft. Graduated from O -Level (field level)to I-Level (in hangar detailed maintenance) maintaining an old fleet of ageing Aircraft. Worked against odds to keep them flying using best critical path and project management techniques to raise productivity of those under me (team of 250 technicians). My efforts were appreciated by Chief of Air Staff.
I also diversified my skills under military norms to manage Airfield Services (electronic equipment) as overall in-charge with a team of 50. I learned differences and soon build a robust infrastructure (within limited resources) to provide services all time and meet all users expectations from equipment.
Nine ears back I was chosen for a transformation project within organisation which is basically and MRO/EAM implementation to help better manage assets and their maintenance programs providing visibility and ensuring accountability. I worked from initial stage of generating interest among vendors, to RFP formulation, to technical evaluation , contract negotiation and now I am working on pilot implementation.
I have also done post graduation in engineering in year 2005-07 from one of India's best Indian Institute of Technology, where I was third in department with 9.34 CGPA.
I had earlier taken GMAT in 2012 and scored 690 ...I am planning to re-take GMAT and am targeting a higher score and feel it is achievable. My only trouble is which schools to target and to understand if my focus and efforts are in right direction. I find myself at crossroads and need direction.
I was considering MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Duke , Darden, IMD, IE, HEC
From one of the school on my initial inquiry I got a clear message that application of a candidate with my sort of experience is unlikely to be considered for full time MBA and suggested Executive MBA. I staying in India can not attend many of the part time requirements of executive MBA and many best schools just don't have them in India. Further, Its going to be a big change in career for me I am keen to absorb needs of business world and a global perspective by being full time immersed in the course curriculum.. Post MBA I feel I may be most suitable in general management function and can easily become effective in tech company. Strategy and operations attract me but I still need to understand their full expectations in business world.
Please advice, is it worthwhile to try...
regards
Avadhesh
I am am Indian citizen and am presently serving in military in senior middle management role. I plan to change career after 20 years of service (compulsory under permanent commission) . I wish to do MBA from one of the worlds best schools but I am not sure which ones would like to consider my application favorably.
I graduated as engineer in electronics and communications engineering in year 1996 with 8.7 CPI (scale of 10). There after I joined Military.
In service during training I was in top 5% and received system of my choice to work on. Got engaged in maintenance management of fighter Aircraft. Graduated from O -Level (field level)to I-Level (in hangar detailed maintenance) maintaining an old fleet of ageing Aircraft. Worked against odds to keep them flying using best critical path and project management techniques to raise productivity of those under me (team of 250 technicians). My efforts were appreciated by Chief of Air Staff.
I also diversified my skills under military norms to manage Airfield Services (electronic equipment) as overall in-charge with a team of 50. I learned differences and soon build a robust infrastructure (within limited resources) to provide services all time and meet all users expectations from equipment.
Nine ears back I was chosen for a transformation project within organisation which is basically and MRO/EAM implementation to help better manage assets and their maintenance programs providing visibility and ensuring accountability. I worked from initial stage of generating interest among vendors, to RFP formulation, to technical evaluation , contract negotiation and now I am working on pilot implementation.
I have also done post graduation in engineering in year 2005-07 from one of India's best Indian Institute of Technology, where I was third in department with 9.34 CGPA.
I had earlier taken GMAT in 2012 and scored 690 ...I am planning to re-take GMAT and am targeting a higher score and feel it is achievable. My only trouble is which schools to target and to understand if my focus and efforts are in right direction. I find myself at crossroads and need direction.
I was considering MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Duke , Darden, IMD, IE, HEC
From one of the school on my initial inquiry I got a clear message that application of a candidate with my sort of experience is unlikely to be considered for full time MBA and suggested Executive MBA. I staying in India can not attend many of the part time requirements of executive MBA and many best schools just don't have them in India. Further, Its going to be a big change in career for me I am keen to absorb needs of business world and a global perspective by being full time immersed in the course curriculum.. Post MBA I feel I may be most suitable in general management function and can easily become effective in tech company. Strategy and operations attract me but I still need to understand their full expectations in business world.
Please advice, is it worthwhile to try...
regards
Avadhesh
