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22 Dec 2005, 20:27
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Hi Linda,
was wondering if you could help me decide on which 2 of the 3 schools I should chose (in addition to my finalized list which includes Berkeley, Stanford, Columbia, Michigan)
I can't decide b/n Duke, NYU, and Wharton
I want to pick 2 but not all 3
When I first started this process I had my eye on Harvard and wharton, but discouragement due to my bad GPA made me aim lower. My goals essay is all about wanted to pursue a career in economic development/microfinance and I really want a school with a strong entrepreunership center becaause that's a huge interest of mine. I went to school in North Carolina, so I'm not too excited about Duke and going back to NC as opposed to a new place, but then again its a great school that will also know the rigor of my undergrad institution pretty well, and may be more forgiving of my low GPA. NYU- I live in NYC now and just didn't want to stay here for grad school unless it's columbia. too expensive and want to try a new city. Wharton- just think I already have too many ultra elite schools I'm applying to.
Here's my stats anyway:
700 GMAT (70% math, 96% verbal).
3.0 GPA from a top 30 undergrad
white female
working 5 years at 2 very prestigous Investment Banks in a highly quantitative role on a trading floor (not in trading or sales though)
Have passed a well regarded and highly quantitative exam certification in my profession which should explain away any concerns in my GPA since all my bad grades were in statistics/finance type classes)
Recommendations from current and former boss
Which 2 would you pick?
was wondering if you could help me decide on which 2 of the 3 schools I should chose (in addition to my finalized list which includes Berkeley, Stanford, Columbia, Michigan)
I can't decide b/n Duke, NYU, and Wharton
I want to pick 2 but not all 3
When I first started this process I had my eye on Harvard and wharton, but discouragement due to my bad GPA made me aim lower. My goals essay is all about wanted to pursue a career in economic development/microfinance and I really want a school with a strong entrepreunership center becaause that's a huge interest of mine. I went to school in North Carolina, so I'm not too excited about Duke and going back to NC as opposed to a new place, but then again its a great school that will also know the rigor of my undergrad institution pretty well, and may be more forgiving of my low GPA. NYU- I live in NYC now and just didn't want to stay here for grad school unless it's columbia. too expensive and want to try a new city. Wharton- just think I already have too many ultra elite schools I'm applying to.
Here's my stats anyway:
700 GMAT (70% math, 96% verbal).
3.0 GPA from a top 30 undergrad
white female
working 5 years at 2 very prestigous Investment Banks in a highly quantitative role on a trading floor (not in trading or sales though)
Have passed a well regarded and highly quantitative exam certification in my profession which should explain away any concerns in my GPA since all my bad grades were in statistics/finance type classes)
Recommendations from current and former boss
Which 2 would you pick?
23 Dec 2005, 12:34
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Jennif102
I would go with Duke and NYU. Frankly, you're aiming very high and these two schools are slightly easier to get into than the other schools on your list.
Good luck!
24 Dec 2005, 21:34
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Hello Jennifer,
If you are interested in economic development/microfinance, Columbia should definitely be on your list, as you can look into taking courses from CIPA in addition to your regular MBA program. Plus, of course, Columbia is a great school.
It's actually interesting - I spent last 7 years in microfinance, and now am looking around for something a bit different.
Good luck with your applications.
h.
If you are interested in economic development/microfinance, Columbia should definitely be on your list, as you can look into taking courses from CIPA in addition to your regular MBA program. Plus, of course, Columbia is a great school.
It's actually interesting - I spent last 7 years in microfinance, and now am looking around for something a bit different.
Good luck with your applications.
h.
