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23 May 2018, 18:56
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Hello,
I would appreciate it if you could evaluate my profile and provide feedback. Thank you!
Currently, 26yr old Asian American Male. 27 at Matriculation.
College- 2 yrs at community college (3.8 GPA), then 2 years at UC Riverside (3.15 GPA). Combined GPA ~3.5. GPA fell at UCR due to familial obligations of taking care of a sick relative. Will use optional essay to discuss this.
GMAT: GMAT Prep Test Score of 740 (49Q 41V) Let's assume I will score between 720-740 on the real test.
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1.5 yrs- Wealth Advisor at Guardian Life. My team and I specialized in working with business clients on insurance and investment programs, corporate tax planning, and business succession planning. I took this role out of college to really strengthen my soft skills (boardroom presentations, relationship building, communication, etc..). I am a huge believer in working on my professional skills and at the time, my soft skills were lacking in my opinion.
What will be ~3.5 yrs (at matriculation) as a analyst in Product Management at a Top 15 P&C Insurance Company (~$4B in revenue). I love the work I do. This role marries two interests of mine- data analytics and leading cross functional executive level projects within the company. I have plenty of quantitatively-backed examples of the impact I have had. The P&C insurance industry is going through a transformation and it will be heavily disrupted within the next 10-15 years by autonomous vehicles. I aspire to be a leader of a top 5 insurer in the long run and guide the industry through the changing landscape.
Extracurriculars: Vice Chair of a Young Entrepreneurs non-profit organization for 4 years. I was brought in to grow the membership base, and I was able to grow it from ~300 to now over 2,400 members. We provide entrepreneur education and community to grow and collaborate. I also started a volunteer program within this organization and we have volunteered over 3,000 hours at local food banks, beach clean ups, Easter egg hunts, soup kitchens, local libraries, etc..
Organized a basketball team through work. We play in a local men's league. I will somehow incorporate the importance sports (and basketball, specifically) has had in my personal and professional development over the past 18 years.
United Way Rep for 2017. Organized fundraisers and food drives at work. Launched our first Annual Silent Auction which raised more money than any other event.
Short-Term Goal: To work in strategy consulting (MBB, Deloitte, ATK, etc..)
Target Schools: Columbia, MIT, Kellogg, Ross, Fuqua, Darden, Cornell, NYU, UCLA. I will shorten this list but those are the schools I have an interest in.
I would appreciate it if you could evaluate my profile and provide feedback. Thank you!
Currently, 26yr old Asian American Male. 27 at Matriculation.
College- 2 yrs at community college (3.8 GPA), then 2 years at UC Riverside (3.15 GPA). Combined GPA ~3.5. GPA fell at UCR due to familial obligations of taking care of a sick relative. Will use optional essay to discuss this.
GMAT: GMAT Prep Test Score of 740 (49Q 41V) Let's assume I will score between 720-740 on the real test.
Work Exp
1.5 yrs- Wealth Advisor at Guardian Life. My team and I specialized in working with business clients on insurance and investment programs, corporate tax planning, and business succession planning. I took this role out of college to really strengthen my soft skills (boardroom presentations, relationship building, communication, etc..). I am a huge believer in working on my professional skills and at the time, my soft skills were lacking in my opinion.
What will be ~3.5 yrs (at matriculation) as a analyst in Product Management at a Top 15 P&C Insurance Company (~$4B in revenue). I love the work I do. This role marries two interests of mine- data analytics and leading cross functional executive level projects within the company. I have plenty of quantitatively-backed examples of the impact I have had. The P&C insurance industry is going through a transformation and it will be heavily disrupted within the next 10-15 years by autonomous vehicles. I aspire to be a leader of a top 5 insurer in the long run and guide the industry through the changing landscape.
Extracurriculars: Vice Chair of a Young Entrepreneurs non-profit organization for 4 years. I was brought in to grow the membership base, and I was able to grow it from ~300 to now over 2,400 members. We provide entrepreneur education and community to grow and collaborate. I also started a volunteer program within this organization and we have volunteered over 3,000 hours at local food banks, beach clean ups, Easter egg hunts, soup kitchens, local libraries, etc..
Organized a basketball team through work. We play in a local men's league. I will somehow incorporate the importance sports (and basketball, specifically) has had in my personal and professional development over the past 18 years.
United Way Rep for 2017. Organized fundraisers and food drives at work. Launched our first Annual Silent Auction which raised more money than any other event.
Short-Term Goal: To work in strategy consulting (MBB, Deloitte, ATK, etc..)
Target Schools: Columbia, MIT, Kellogg, Ross, Fuqua, Darden, Cornell, NYU, UCLA. I will shorten this list but those are the schools I have an interest in.
24 May 2018, 02:39
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Hello LakersFanCali
To answer this in short- you have a lot going for you. The application must have a spike in at least 2-3 of the following factors- Academic Record, Quality of Work Ex, Clarity & Fit of Goals, Diversity. If you score a 740 in GMAT you will have a spike in Acads & Work Ex (which looks decent and I'm sure you will many stories to tell in your essays).
However, the Post-MBA goals need to be fleshed out a little more. Why do you need an MBA?
Going by the info give, I'd say you stand a fighting chance for an interview invite, provided you bring out the written application strongly.
Best
Varun
To answer this in short- you have a lot going for you. The application must have a spike in at least 2-3 of the following factors- Academic Record, Quality of Work Ex, Clarity & Fit of Goals, Diversity. If you score a 740 in GMAT you will have a spike in Acads & Work Ex (which looks decent and I'm sure you will many stories to tell in your essays).
However, the Post-MBA goals need to be fleshed out a little more. Why do you need an MBA?
Going by the info give, I'd say you stand a fighting chance for an interview invite, provided you bring out the written application strongly.
Best
Varun
LakersFanCali
01 Jun 2018, 01:57
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LakersFanCali
Hi LakersFanCali,
Definitely, a strong overall profile, barring your academic credentials. Of course, the low GPA can be addressed appropriately in your Optional Essay. However, a high GMAT score will play a bigger role in helping your offset the same. To cut a long story short, your chances of success depend immensely on the following:
- GMAT score: In any case, you are targetting the top league of schools and a high GMAT would be important. The same, as mentioned above, would also be important to offset your low GPA. Definitely look for something upwards of 740.
- Essays: You will need to put together a set of stellar essays that focus on your career progression, as well as clearly defined career goals, wherein the short-term and long-term goals flow in complete sync.
All the best!
