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12 May 2010, 08:11
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I am currently working as an admissions counselor at a top-75 undergraduate institution in the Southeast. Previously, I worked for a regional boutique investment bank and would like to go to b-school as a means to get back into i-banking or private equity, preferably in New York. My vitals are listed below - what do you think my chances of getting into some of the elites may be? I am targeting HBS, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, NYU and Sloan. For safety, I am considering Kenan-Flagler and Darden. Am I too optimistic?
- 26 year old male
- 720 GMAT (Q44; V45)
- 3.6 GPA at top-75 undergrad institution. Graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa
- Was captain of nationally ranked D-III basketball team, President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, President of Student-Athlete Advisory Council, President of Omicron Delta Kappa (national honorary leadership fraternity) and was also a member of the Student Honor Court.
- Worked for three years as an analyst at a boutique investment bank that did M&A, capital raises, fairness opinions and strategic advisory assignments.
- Currently working as an admissions counselor for my alma mater.
- Besides the traditional admissions role, I have also taken on a consulting role. I have worked with various departments to build the college's budget and have presented a handful of financial recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
- On a personal note, I am an avid rec league basketball player, a fan of pageants and was a judge at a state-level Miss America pageant last year and I enjoy mentoring students on campus who are trying to get into investment banking or are preparing for the GMAT.
Thanks for your insight!
- 26 year old male
- 720 GMAT (Q44; V45)
- 3.6 GPA at top-75 undergrad institution. Graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa
- Was captain of nationally ranked D-III basketball team, President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, President of Student-Athlete Advisory Council, President of Omicron Delta Kappa (national honorary leadership fraternity) and was also a member of the Student Honor Court.
- Worked for three years as an analyst at a boutique investment bank that did M&A, capital raises, fairness opinions and strategic advisory assignments.
- Currently working as an admissions counselor for my alma mater.
- Besides the traditional admissions role, I have also taken on a consulting role. I have worked with various departments to build the college's budget and have presented a handful of financial recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
- On a personal note, I am an avid rec league basketball player, a fan of pageants and was a judge at a state-level Miss America pageant last year and I enjoy mentoring students on campus who are trying to get into investment banking or are preparing for the GMAT.
Thanks for your insight!
12 May 2010, 22:14
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You have a chance at all your target schools and are being fairly realistic -- maybe a tad optimistic -- by applying to a range of programs. I think you will need to explain why you left (layoff?) IB and started working as an admissions counselor for your alma mater to have a decent chance at the more competitive programs.
Best,
Linda
13 May 2010, 05:46
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I actually was offered an extension of employment beyond the typical two year investment banking analyst gig and a raise shortly after Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in the fall of 2008. I decided to leave the bank of my own volition so that I might have an opportunity to do a few things that were important to me:
1. I had not found enough time during the hectic investment banking analyst schedule to do the type of studying or personal reflection necessary to complete compelling b-school applications.
2. I felt like I had hit a bit of a plateau in terms of my technical knowledge and I did not see a lot of room for me to move into a position within the bank that would give me lots of opportunity to develop face to face client skills or to develop a lot of leadership experience.
3. I had an opportunity presented to me whereby I could serve my alma mater, of which I am a big supporter, and maintain a more pedestrian work schedule. Serving my alma mater has given me opportunities to develop my poise and confidence in public speaking situations and it has also allowed me to continue to refine my people skills as I recruit future students and their parents. As a bonus, I have lots of free time to study for the GMAT and begin outlining my application essays.
4. Plus, I saw the writing on the wall. Our deal pipeline was shrinking, credit was harder to find to complete deals and sellers were not willing to accept lower valuations. I figured at some point I may be on the hot seat, so I figured it would be better to leave while I was ahead and take advantage of some new growth opportunities.
With that in mind, do I look disingenuous in my reasons for leaving the bank? Or do I just look like a fool for giving up a job that so many covet?
As an aside - I just found you on Twitter. I have been following Paul for a while and enjoy his tweets. I'll look forward to tracking you as well!
1. I had not found enough time during the hectic investment banking analyst schedule to do the type of studying or personal reflection necessary to complete compelling b-school applications.
2. I felt like I had hit a bit of a plateau in terms of my technical knowledge and I did not see a lot of room for me to move into a position within the bank that would give me lots of opportunity to develop face to face client skills or to develop a lot of leadership experience.
3. I had an opportunity presented to me whereby I could serve my alma mater, of which I am a big supporter, and maintain a more pedestrian work schedule. Serving my alma mater has given me opportunities to develop my poise and confidence in public speaking situations and it has also allowed me to continue to refine my people skills as I recruit future students and their parents. As a bonus, I have lots of free time to study for the GMAT and begin outlining my application essays.
4. Plus, I saw the writing on the wall. Our deal pipeline was shrinking, credit was harder to find to complete deals and sellers were not willing to accept lower valuations. I figured at some point I may be on the hot seat, so I figured it would be better to leave while I was ahead and take advantage of some new growth opportunities.
With that in mind, do I look disingenuous in my reasons for leaving the bank? Or do I just look like a fool for giving up a job that so many covet?
As an aside - I just found you on Twitter. I have been following Paul for a while and enjoy his tweets. I'll look forward to tracking you as well!
