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08 Dec 2005, 11:44
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Hey guys, loved your book. It's very good. Can I solicit an opinion of my chances based on the below? I think I probably need some killer essays to legitimately have a chance, but what else can I do to "distinguish" myself?
While it's hard to accurately assess without a full application, here is the profile at least.
I'm looking to get these in by Round 2. My top choice is the Northwestern JD/MBA (but that's besides the point). I am considering 3 more schools out of Yale, Columbia, Chicago, Berkeley. But one thing in the back of the head is whether a dream shot at Harvard or Wharton is even possible (meaning anything higher than a million to 1 shot). But wasting 200+ dollars for fun on misguided hope wouldn't be optimal. Please let me know as best as you can what you think.
28, Asian Male NYC. (not sure if that's a negative though).
3.3 UG GPA, Finance/Marketing Minor: Journalism
GMAT: 690 79%M/89%V - 720 81%M/96%V
(the puzzling part is that I've never scored less than a 98% in any standardized math test in my life except for these two (even practice tests), but taking it a third time would just seem silly)
In Finance for 6 yrs. Large-Sell side corporations. 2.5 yrs, then 4yrs, and now about 6 mos (now VP) My worry is that may be very run of the mill for an applicant, along with my UG majors.
Recs: Nothing overly strong. I would say serviceable ones from former managers.
Activities: UG: various activities, an officer position for one (University Peer Mediation services), was an RA (which helped pay for housing).
Post UG: Volunteer at NYCares for probably 5-6 years now, teach at an SAT program for underprivileged kids, again....run of the mill activities I feel too. Maybe Improv classes, etc.
I wanted to gather your opinion because as I am going through this application process, I feel I may have walked into a situation where my profile looks too traditional. I wouldn't necessarily have founded any organization like some have, I excel at my projects and tasks at work, but obviously have leadership potential, but I tend to be more of a team player type than brash rah-rah leader.
I'd like to start my own business at some point and would be pursuing the entrepreneural aspects on the MBA. Thanks for any input/advice you can give in advance!
While it's hard to accurately assess without a full application, here is the profile at least.
I'm looking to get these in by Round 2. My top choice is the Northwestern JD/MBA (but that's besides the point). I am considering 3 more schools out of Yale, Columbia, Chicago, Berkeley. But one thing in the back of the head is whether a dream shot at Harvard or Wharton is even possible (meaning anything higher than a million to 1 shot). But wasting 200+ dollars for fun on misguided hope wouldn't be optimal. Please let me know as best as you can what you think.
28, Asian Male NYC. (not sure if that's a negative though).
3.3 UG GPA, Finance/Marketing Minor: Journalism
GMAT: 690 79%M/89%V - 720 81%M/96%V
(the puzzling part is that I've never scored less than a 98% in any standardized math test in my life except for these two (even practice tests), but taking it a third time would just seem silly)
In Finance for 6 yrs. Large-Sell side corporations. 2.5 yrs, then 4yrs, and now about 6 mos (now VP) My worry is that may be very run of the mill for an applicant, along with my UG majors.
Recs: Nothing overly strong. I would say serviceable ones from former managers.
Activities: UG: various activities, an officer position for one (University Peer Mediation services), was an RA (which helped pay for housing).
Post UG: Volunteer at NYCares for probably 5-6 years now, teach at an SAT program for underprivileged kids, again....run of the mill activities I feel too. Maybe Improv classes, etc.
I wanted to gather your opinion because as I am going through this application process, I feel I may have walked into a situation where my profile looks too traditional. I wouldn't necessarily have founded any organization like some have, I excel at my projects and tasks at work, but obviously have leadership potential, but I tend to be more of a team player type than brash rah-rah leader.
I'd like to start my own business at some point and would be pursuing the entrepreneural aspects on the MBA. Thanks for any input/advice you can give in advance!
09 Dec 2005, 08:13
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Honestly, just through your post I can tell that you have better than average writing chops. Your GMAT is strong, so you're set there. Having rise to VP in 6 short years is very impressive. And you sound like you actually have interests outside of work.
I'd bet on you as an admit. Just don't spread yourself too thin across applications. Pick 1 dream and three solids and you should be fine.
I'd bet on you as an admit. Just don't spread yourself too thin across applications. Pick 1 dream and three solids and you should be fine.
09 Dec 2005, 09:19
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm in the process of re-reading your book for some final pointers. One stumbling block I think I may be coming across is justifying applying to B-school right now after taking a job less than 6 months ago. I don't have a really "good" reason per se, other than selfish capitalistic reason like bigger pay and better title for taking the job and it was my goal all along anyway to apply at this time before even taking it, stuff they may not really want to hear.
I know honesty is always stressed, but I don't think that is a direction I should be exploring for this topic right?
I'm in the process of re-reading your book for some final pointers. One stumbling block I think I may be coming across is justifying applying to B-school right now after taking a job less than 6 months ago. I don't have a really "good" reason per se, other than selfish capitalistic reason like bigger pay and better title for taking the job and it was my goal all along anyway to apply at this time before even taking it, stuff they may not really want to hear.
I know honesty is always stressed, but I don't think that is a direction I should be exploring for this topic right?
"It was simply too good to turn down," is a reasonable answer. But I would also try to answer these questions, or at least be ready to answer them in an interview... 1) Why are you applying now, given that you've just landed this "dream job?" 2) What do you think you'll learn in this new job that will make you an even better student in school? 3) How is this job change of yours consistent with your overall application story?
What would you think is the accepted norm?
