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agusvsosa
Joined: 06 Mar 2016
Last visit: 23 Jan 2017
Posts: 2
Location: Argentina
Concentration: General Management, Finance
Schools: Ross '19 (II)
GMAT 1: 710 Q46 V41
23 May 2016, 17:51
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Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to review my application.
I'm 27, male, Argentinean citizen.
Test Scores/Academics:
-GMAT - 710 (V: 41 | Q: 46 | AWA: 5 | IR: 7)
-Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. GPA 7.35/10
-Msc in Finance. GPA 7.9/10
-CFA Candidate Level II
Work Experience:
-3.5 years total.
-2 years as an Ops/Commercial analyst at a medium-sized shipping company. Led shipping operations throughout 5 countries that generated ~70M per year with an indirect oversight of +50 people. Actively participated and assisted in negotiations of new contracts.
-1.5 years at a BB Bank as a business management analyst. Designed and put in place the management information systems for new offices in the region.
Personal/ECs:
-Volunteer at a local NPO as a soccer coach for mentally handicapped children.
-Head of the education division of the local philanthropy chapter in my current job. Organized donations, seminars, mentorships, reading sessions for several NPOs.
Post-MBA Goals:
-Short-term: Asset management at a BB bank or boutique firm.
-Long-term: Create an asset management firm in Argentina.
Round 1 Target Schools:
-HBS
-CBS
-Wharton
Do you feel that I have a shot at my target schools?
Should I consider retaking the GMAT to make myself more competitive? I still have a couple of months to retake.
Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to review my application.
I'm 27, male, Argentinean citizen.
Test Scores/Academics:
-GMAT - 710 (V: 41 | Q: 46 | AWA: 5 | IR: 7)
-Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. GPA 7.35/10
-Msc in Finance. GPA 7.9/10
-CFA Candidate Level II
Work Experience:
-3.5 years total.
-2 years as an Ops/Commercial analyst at a medium-sized shipping company. Led shipping operations throughout 5 countries that generated ~70M per year with an indirect oversight of +50 people. Actively participated and assisted in negotiations of new contracts.
-1.5 years at a BB Bank as a business management analyst. Designed and put in place the management information systems for new offices in the region.
Personal/ECs:
-Volunteer at a local NPO as a soccer coach for mentally handicapped children.
-Head of the education division of the local philanthropy chapter in my current job. Organized donations, seminars, mentorships, reading sessions for several NPOs.
Post-MBA Goals:
-Short-term: Asset management at a BB bank or boutique firm.
-Long-term: Create an asset management firm in Argentina.
Round 1 Target Schools:
-HBS
-CBS
-Wharton
Do you feel that I have a shot at my target schools?
Should I consider retaking the GMAT to make myself more competitive? I still have a couple of months to retake.
Thanks!
VantagePointMelody
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Joined: 19 Apr 2016
Last visit: 09 Apr 2026
Posts: 203
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Schools: CBS '13 (A)
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23 May 2016, 21:06
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your profile! I will be very honest with you and tell you that the programs you listed are probably reach schools for you, particularly HBS, based on the information you provided. With that said, I work with candidates every year that get into their reach schools with the right story and strategy. So for you, it will be what's below the surface in your work experience, ECs, and post-MBA goals that will really make a difference. And I'm saying that for a few reasons.
The first being your GMAT. It's definitely not completely out of range but it is below average for the schools you're targeting and won't be a selling point for you. If you think you still have some upside in your score, then it's definitely worth re-taking since you have time. Getting a 730+ will make a difference.
I also noticed that your work experience is a bit on the low side - average work experience in the M7 is ~5 years. That's not a deal-breaker but you will need to show in your application that what you lack in quantity, you make up in quality. And by quality, I mean what kind of leadership experience have you had, what kind of results have you delivered for your business, what kind of responsibilities do you have and how have they increased over the years, etc.)
In terms of your post-MBA goals, I would love to understand a bit more your underlying reasons for pursuing an asset management career path. I say this because AM is notoriously hard to break into post-MBA, particularly for career switchers. What role are you targeting exactly? Research? It's not that this path is wrong, but you'll need to combine your desired career switch with other reasons for why you're pursuing an MBA in order to present a compelling argument. (And I would also strongly advise you to complete your CFA to further demonstrate your commitment to a career in investing.) With that said, if you're open to other career paths in financial services, sell-side roles in investment banking could be a good stepping stone for you and those firms hire a lot of MBA every year. In conclusion, I would advise you to do some more research and talk to some post-MBA folks in your ideal jobs to better understand what it takes to get there and where you think you're the best fit.
I'm happy to chat further if you have any more questions - you can email me at [email protected] - and my firm also offers a free 30-minute consultation (link in signature).
Best of luck to you!
-Melody
Thanks for sharing your profile! I will be very honest with you and tell you that the programs you listed are probably reach schools for you, particularly HBS, based on the information you provided. With that said, I work with candidates every year that get into their reach schools with the right story and strategy. So for you, it will be what's below the surface in your work experience, ECs, and post-MBA goals that will really make a difference. And I'm saying that for a few reasons.
The first being your GMAT. It's definitely not completely out of range but it is below average for the schools you're targeting and won't be a selling point for you. If you think you still have some upside in your score, then it's definitely worth re-taking since you have time. Getting a 730+ will make a difference.
I also noticed that your work experience is a bit on the low side - average work experience in the M7 is ~5 years. That's not a deal-breaker but you will need to show in your application that what you lack in quantity, you make up in quality. And by quality, I mean what kind of leadership experience have you had, what kind of results have you delivered for your business, what kind of responsibilities do you have and how have they increased over the years, etc.)
In terms of your post-MBA goals, I would love to understand a bit more your underlying reasons for pursuing an asset management career path. I say this because AM is notoriously hard to break into post-MBA, particularly for career switchers. What role are you targeting exactly? Research? It's not that this path is wrong, but you'll need to combine your desired career switch with other reasons for why you're pursuing an MBA in order to present a compelling argument. (And I would also strongly advise you to complete your CFA to further demonstrate your commitment to a career in investing.) With that said, if you're open to other career paths in financial services, sell-side roles in investment banking could be a good stepping stone for you and those firms hire a lot of MBA every year. In conclusion, I would advise you to do some more research and talk to some post-MBA folks in your ideal jobs to better understand what it takes to get there and where you think you're the best fit.
I'm happy to chat further if you have any more questions - you can email me at [email protected] - and my firm also offers a free 30-minute consultation (link in signature).
Best of luck to you!
-Melody
24 May 2016, 12:31
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Agusvsosa,
Yes, I would retake because you are aiming high and your quant is below the 70th percentile. Your Argentinian background will be a big asset for you, but your competitiveness at these schools will depend on how much depth and impact you have in your leadership experiences at and outside of work. I can give you more feedback if you send me your resume/CV: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
Yes, I would retake because you are aiming high and your quant is below the 70th percentile. Your Argentinian background will be a big asset for you, but your competitiveness at these schools will depend on how much depth and impact you have in your leadership experiences at and outside of work. I can give you more feedback if you send me your resume/CV: [email protected].
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, www.admitify.com/outcomes
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