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trogdor007
10 Jul 2016, 19:08
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Going to re-use my post on another MBA forum here.
I'm looking for an honest review of my profile for a Fall 2017 start. I plan on applying in the first round for all schools.
Background
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MBA Info
I'm looking for an honest review of my profile for a Fall 2017 start. I plan on applying in the first round for all schools.
Background
- Work experience: 3 years in an IT rotational program for one of the Big 3 auto makers (will have a little over 4 years at matriculation). Worked in global manufacturing application support and led business intelligence reporting development for North American plant maintenance. Moved on to dealer side of things working on CRM initiatives with mobile user engagement and 1:1 marketing. Currently working in big data analytics space doing Java/big data development work for important big data initiative at company. I received a promotion in my second year which is usually 1-2 years before most other new hires.
- Extra curriculars: Nothing consistent. Just occasional volunteering at food banks.
- Undergrad school/major: Purdue - Management
- Race/nationality: White
- Sex: Male
Stats
- GMAT Score: 730 (49Q, 40V, 6IR, 6AWA)
- Undergrad GPA: 3.87
MBA Info
- Goal of MBA: I'm looking to transition into a career in manufacturing/operations. While I enjoy working in IT, I want to have a more hands-on role in the production/manufacturing processes. My post-MBA career goals are to work in process improvement and eventually end up managing a manufacturing operation. I would be targeting equipment/machinery manufacturing companies (CAT, Boeing, etc.)
- Target schools: MIT, Northwestern, Ross, Tepper, Purdue
10 Jul 2016, 23:58
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Hi trogdor007,
A few things to consider as you go about this:
1. While the IT experience is of course useful, you would have gained a lot of insight into operations and process optimization through your work as well. The Big Data initiative that you are currently working on would have given you further insights into multiple business aspects of the organization. You might want to use these specifically as a bridge between your current and future state.
2. The undergrad in Management at Purdue helps, but it also means that the MBA is not just a means to gain business education for you. Therefore, creating a fit and need for an MBA program (beyond the career transition) will be important.
3. The GPA and GMAT are strong. Kellogg, Ross, Tepper are good shots. Purdue should be a safe option. MIT will be reach. Just curious here - why not also have McCombs/Smeal on this list?
Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more questions as needed.
trogdor007
11 Jul 2016, 04:20
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First off - thanks for taking the time to review my profile and provide feedback. I definitely appreciate it. In response to some of the points you raised:
1. I definitely see how I can bridge my experience between my current big data development role since my position is focused on data operations.
3. It's funny you should mention Smeal since one of my favorite undergrad ops professors was an alum. While they do have a good SCM program, I felt my other choices would better serve me in the manufacturing/production focus I want to pursue. I also figured that if I'm going below top 20 ranks, I would focus my efforts on my alma mater given the familiarity and marginal rank difference between it and Smeal. I visited UT-Austin's campus a few years ago and really liked it, but when I looked into career placement and curriculum, I didn't see a good fit for my academic and post-MBA career interests. Is there anything particular about McCombs that I may have missed that would make it a good fit for my interests based on my profile?
Thanks again for feedback!
