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05 Jun 2010, 18:35
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I am thinking of applying for Fall 2011 but I'm not dead set on it yet and I would appreciate some help figuring out what schools I would be a candidate for.
Background:
White Male, Age 25 at matriculation
GMAT:
760 (Q-48,V-47)
Undergrad Education:
Majored in business at a top state school (ie UVa, Mich, UNC, UT) Cumulative GPA: 3.4, Major GPA 3.7
Work Experience:
3 years at matriculation on a quantitative prop trading desk (not at a bank)
Extras:
Pretty weak extra-curriculars, did some stuff in college
Ideal Schools:
CBS, Tuck, Wharton, MIT
Safety Schools:
Duke, NYU, Yale SOM
My question is, assuming average letters of reccomendation and average essays, am I targeting the proper range of schools? Am I reaching? Am I being too conservative? Should I be considering other schools?
Background:
White Male, Age 25 at matriculation
GMAT:
760 (Q-48,V-47)
Undergrad Education:
Majored in business at a top state school (ie UVa, Mich, UNC, UT) Cumulative GPA: 3.4, Major GPA 3.7
Work Experience:
3 years at matriculation on a quantitative prop trading desk (not at a bank)
Extras:
Pretty weak extra-curriculars, did some stuff in college
Ideal Schools:
CBS, Tuck, Wharton, MIT
Safety Schools:
Duke, NYU, Yale SOM
My question is, assuming average letters of reccomendation and average essays, am I targeting the proper range of schools? Am I reaching? Am I being too conservative? Should I be considering other schools?
15 Jun 2010, 01:14
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Hi, I posted this profile evaluation request last weekend and I haven't gotten any response yet but I'd still like to hear from someone if they have the chance. Thanks in advance for your help!
15 Jun 2010, 02:54
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Unless you post it in the right thread, responses out here can be a little slow to come by.
You haven't talked about what you want to do post-graduation. Switch lanes, continue in the same industry (but in a different role) or something else?
I see that you've used a lot of weak and average self-ratings. Possibly a little late in the day to do anything about the extra-curriculars (pushing in something just to give the perception of a well-rounded profile might backfire), but you could still start.
For those into highly quantitative roles (like prop trading), there might be some questions to address. Is it a solitary job? How developed are your team-leading, management and leadership skills? Can you convince Adcoms that your 3 yrs have packed in much more than your friendly neighborhood competitors (averaging 5-yrs of work-ex) slugging it out for the same seat?
These points can be addressed in your essays. So, dude, strong essays are a must. Also, I'm not sure why you've presumed they'd be average. It's something that you control, right?
You gotta do some serious thinking (and acting) to change the ratings for your essays/LoRs from average to strong. A strong GMAT won't pull you into the top league. But combine it with some kick-a$$ essays/LoRs and you'd be in the reckoning for all the schools you've listed.
There might be a few others you could've added to your list. If you need help in the shortlisting process, I could recommend a team (you probably already know about them).
Good luck, my friend. Share the good news back here once you get that coveted letter.
You haven't talked about what you want to do post-graduation. Switch lanes, continue in the same industry (but in a different role) or something else?
I see that you've used a lot of weak and average self-ratings. Possibly a little late in the day to do anything about the extra-curriculars (pushing in something just to give the perception of a well-rounded profile might backfire), but you could still start.
For those into highly quantitative roles (like prop trading), there might be some questions to address. Is it a solitary job? How developed are your team-leading, management and leadership skills? Can you convince Adcoms that your 3 yrs have packed in much more than your friendly neighborhood competitors (averaging 5-yrs of work-ex) slugging it out for the same seat?
These points can be addressed in your essays. So, dude, strong essays are a must. Also, I'm not sure why you've presumed they'd be average. It's something that you control, right?
You gotta do some serious thinking (and acting) to change the ratings for your essays/LoRs from average to strong. A strong GMAT won't pull you into the top league. But combine it with some kick-a$$ essays/LoRs and you'd be in the reckoning for all the schools you've listed.
There might be a few others you could've added to your list. If you need help in the shortlisting process, I could recommend a team (you probably already know about them).
Good luck, my friend. Share the good news back here once you get that coveted letter.
