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27 Jul 2009, 18:02
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Hi everyone,
After reading all these impressive member profiles I'm quite intimidated, but nevertheless I'll put myself out there (after all, if I can't even do it here, there is no way I'm getting into a top school). I've posted my profile on the admissions consultants' sub-forums too, but a few peer reviews could never hurt. Thanks in advance.
1) Basic demographic: 27 y/o male, Chinese-born US citizen; will be 28 by the start of my MBA program (Fall 2010).
2) Education: BA, double major - International Affairs & Foreign Languages, GPA 3.5 (GPA for I.A. major 3.6); studied overseas in Vladivostok; GMAT 710 (Q44 V44 AWA6.0).
3) Work experience: Total - 5+ years. My last title was Client management supervisor/business development manager for a small Russian financial consulting firm in Moscow. Prior to college I enlisted in the US Army for 4 years (promoted to Sergeant after about 3 years in service, but I had a first line supervisor position after about 2 years), I did supply management and human resources administration in the army. I supervised subordinates in both my Army and civilian jobs. Other minor gigs during college include summer internships at a small local NGO and at a gigantic state-owned company in Beijing (Sinochem).
4) Extracurriculars: Model UN, treasurer for student government, teacher's assistant and tutor for the Chinese language department, gaming society, & honor board.
5) Career goals: helping to finance and increasing the profitability of renewable energy enterprises; promoting renewable energy cooperation/trade between the US and China; or as a backup, become a financial analyst.
6) Academic pursuits: I want a joint degree in MBA and international relations/studies (fall '10 enrollment). My academic concentrations will be finance, international business, and Sino-Russian relations (on the IR side).
I've shortlisted a few desirable dual degree programs:
1. Wharton/Lauder (dream program) MBA/MA int'l studies
2. Yale SOM MBA/MA IR
3. Chicago Booth MBA/MA IR
4. Ann Arbor Ross MBA/MA regional studies
5. Foster - U. of Washington (backup school) MBA/MA int'l studies
6. Monterey Institute of International Studies (extra back up - hopefully it won't come to this)
BIG RED FLAGS:
1. CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED: I left my company in Russia because they failed to get me a work permit. I've been unemployed for more than 3 months (prepping for GMAT during that time); I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studies in Beijing for a year, but I'm not sure how well that offsets the unemployed bum factor.
2. INADEQUATE WORK EXPERIENCE: This inadequacy does not stem from overall length or lack of leadership experience, but rather from the short length of time working in the financial services industry. I worked at the Russian firm for less than 1 year, and I wasn't even an accountant/auditor/lawyer (just a glorified customer service manager).
3. JACK OF ALL TRAITS: I have not stayed in one field for too long. I've jumped from logistics to HR to financial services (although the army job switches weren't my decision). This could show a lack of focus and career uncertainty.
Any advice on how to mitigate these potential flaws would be greatly appreciated.
After reading all these impressive member profiles I'm quite intimidated, but nevertheless I'll put myself out there (after all, if I can't even do it here, there is no way I'm getting into a top school). I've posted my profile on the admissions consultants' sub-forums too, but a few peer reviews could never hurt. Thanks in advance.
1) Basic demographic: 27 y/o male, Chinese-born US citizen; will be 28 by the start of my MBA program (Fall 2010).
2) Education: BA, double major - International Affairs & Foreign Languages, GPA 3.5 (GPA for I.A. major 3.6); studied overseas in Vladivostok; GMAT 710 (Q44 V44 AWA6.0).
3) Work experience: Total - 5+ years. My last title was Client management supervisor/business development manager for a small Russian financial consulting firm in Moscow. Prior to college I enlisted in the US Army for 4 years (promoted to Sergeant after about 3 years in service, but I had a first line supervisor position after about 2 years), I did supply management and human resources administration in the army. I supervised subordinates in both my Army and civilian jobs. Other minor gigs during college include summer internships at a small local NGO and at a gigantic state-owned company in Beijing (Sinochem).
4) Extracurriculars: Model UN, treasurer for student government, teacher's assistant and tutor for the Chinese language department, gaming society, & honor board.
5) Career goals: helping to finance and increasing the profitability of renewable energy enterprises; promoting renewable energy cooperation/trade between the US and China; or as a backup, become a financial analyst.
6) Academic pursuits: I want a joint degree in MBA and international relations/studies (fall '10 enrollment). My academic concentrations will be finance, international business, and Sino-Russian relations (on the IR side).
I've shortlisted a few desirable dual degree programs:
1. Wharton/Lauder (dream program) MBA/MA int'l studies
2. Yale SOM MBA/MA IR
3. Chicago Booth MBA/MA IR
4. Ann Arbor Ross MBA/MA regional studies
5. Foster - U. of Washington (backup school) MBA/MA int'l studies
6. Monterey Institute of International Studies (extra back up - hopefully it won't come to this)
BIG RED FLAGS:
1. CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED: I left my company in Russia because they failed to get me a work permit. I've been unemployed for more than 3 months (prepping for GMAT during that time); I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studies in Beijing for a year, but I'm not sure how well that offsets the unemployed bum factor.
2. INADEQUATE WORK EXPERIENCE: This inadequacy does not stem from overall length or lack of leadership experience, but rather from the short length of time working in the financial services industry. I worked at the Russian firm for less than 1 year, and I wasn't even an accountant/auditor/lawyer (just a glorified customer service manager).
3. JACK OF ALL TRAITS: I have not stayed in one field for too long. I've jumped from logistics to HR to financial services (although the army job switches weren't my decision). This could show a lack of focus and career uncertainty.
Any advice on how to mitigate these potential flaws would be greatly appreciated.
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27 Jul 2009, 21:38
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Hi everyone,
After reading all these impressive member profiles I'm quite intimidated, but nevertheless I'll put myself out there (after all, if I can't even do it here, there is no way I'm getting into a top school). I've posted my profile on the admissions consultants' sub-forums too, but a few peer reviews could never hurt. Thanks in advance.
1) Basic demographic: 27 y/o male, Chinese-born US citizen; will be 28 by the start of my MBA program (Fall 2010).
2) Education: BA, double major - International Affairs & Foreign Languages, GPA 3.5 (GPA for I.A. major 3.6); studied overseas in Vladivostok; GMAT 710 (Q44 V44 AWA6.0).
Do you mind telling us what school you meant to? Or atleast what tier? Also, what percentile does a Q44 correspond to?
3) Work experience: Total - 5+ years. My last title was Client management supervisor/business development manager for a small Russian financial consulting firm in Moscow. Prior to college I enlisted in the US Army for 4 years (promoted to Sergeant after about 3 years in service, but I had a first line supervisor position after about 2 years), I did supply management and human resources administration in the army. I supervised subordinates in both my Army and civilian jobs. Other minor gigs during college include summer internships at a small local NGO and at a gigantic state-owned company in Beijing (Sinochem).
International experience... very nice. Were you deployed at all while you were in the Army?
4) Extracurriculars: Model UN, treasurer for student government, teacher's assistant and tutor for the Chinese language department, gaming society, & honor board.
Any extracurriculars/hobbies/community service after college?
5) Career goals: helping to finance and increasing the profitability of renewable energy enterprises; promoting renewable energy cooperation/trade between the US and China; or as a backup, become a financial analyst.
You're career goals could be a little more specific- what exactly do you want to do after your MBA (i.e. what position, what function, what industry, what company)?. Also, I don't see anywhere in your background where you've been involved in the renewable energy field. Why do you want to do renewable energy? You career goals should logically tie your past experiences with your future goals. The MBA should fill in the gaps in your skillset.
6) Academic pursuits: I want a joint degree in MBA and international relations/studies (fall '10 enrollment). My academic concentrations will be finance, international business, and Sino-Russian relations (on the IR side).
I've shortlisted a few desirable dual degree programs:
1. Wharton/Lauder (dream program) MBA/MA int'l studies
2. Yale SOM MBA/MA IR
3. Chicago Booth MBA/MA IR
4. Ann Arbor Ross MBA/MA regional studies
5. Foster - U. of Washington (backup school) MBA/MA int'l studies
Makes sense considering your past experience. Just make sure it ties in with your future goals
6. Monterey Institute of International Studies (extra back up - hopefully it won't come to this)
BIG RED FLAGS:
1. CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED: I left my company in Russia because they failed to get me a work permit. I've been unemployed for more than 3 months (prepping for GMAT during that time); I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studies in Beijing for a year, but I'm not sure how well that offsets the unemployed bum factor.
Are you currently in Russia or the US? Also, what else have you been doing with your time besides studying for the GMAT?
2. INADEQUATE WORK EXPERIENCE: This inadequacy does not stem from overall length or lack of leadership experience, but rather from the short length of time working in the financial services industry. I worked at the Russian firm for less than 1 year, and I wasn't even an accountant/auditor/lawyer (just a glorified customer service manager).
Well it seems like you had a legitimate reason for leaving your company. I wouldn't let it get you down too much.
3. JACK OF ALL TRAITS: I have not stayed in one field for too long. I've jumped from logistics to HR to financial services (although the army job switches weren't my decision). This could show a lack of focus and career uncertainty.
I'm currently in the military so I know all about the job switching. I wouldn't worry about it too long. As I said above, it appears you have legitimate reasons for the frequent job switches.
Any advice on how to mitigate these potential flaws would be greatly appreciated.
After reading all these impressive member profiles I'm quite intimidated, but nevertheless I'll put myself out there (after all, if I can't even do it here, there is no way I'm getting into a top school). I've posted my profile on the admissions consultants' sub-forums too, but a few peer reviews could never hurt. Thanks in advance.
1) Basic demographic: 27 y/o male, Chinese-born US citizen; will be 28 by the start of my MBA program (Fall 2010).
2) Education: BA, double major - International Affairs & Foreign Languages, GPA 3.5 (GPA for I.A. major 3.6); studied overseas in Vladivostok; GMAT 710 (Q44 V44 AWA6.0).
Do you mind telling us what school you meant to? Or atleast what tier? Also, what percentile does a Q44 correspond to?
3) Work experience: Total - 5+ years. My last title was Client management supervisor/business development manager for a small Russian financial consulting firm in Moscow. Prior to college I enlisted in the US Army for 4 years (promoted to Sergeant after about 3 years in service, but I had a first line supervisor position after about 2 years), I did supply management and human resources administration in the army. I supervised subordinates in both my Army and civilian jobs. Other minor gigs during college include summer internships at a small local NGO and at a gigantic state-owned company in Beijing (Sinochem).
International experience... very nice. Were you deployed at all while you were in the Army?
4) Extracurriculars: Model UN, treasurer for student government, teacher's assistant and tutor for the Chinese language department, gaming society, & honor board.
Any extracurriculars/hobbies/community service after college?
5) Career goals: helping to finance and increasing the profitability of renewable energy enterprises; promoting renewable energy cooperation/trade between the US and China; or as a backup, become a financial analyst.
You're career goals could be a little more specific- what exactly do you want to do after your MBA (i.e. what position, what function, what industry, what company)?. Also, I don't see anywhere in your background where you've been involved in the renewable energy field. Why do you want to do renewable energy? You career goals should logically tie your past experiences with your future goals. The MBA should fill in the gaps in your skillset.
6) Academic pursuits: I want a joint degree in MBA and international relations/studies (fall '10 enrollment). My academic concentrations will be finance, international business, and Sino-Russian relations (on the IR side).
I've shortlisted a few desirable dual degree programs:
1. Wharton/Lauder (dream program) MBA/MA int'l studies
2. Yale SOM MBA/MA IR
3. Chicago Booth MBA/MA IR
4. Ann Arbor Ross MBA/MA regional studies
5. Foster - U. of Washington (backup school) MBA/MA int'l studies
Makes sense considering your past experience. Just make sure it ties in with your future goals
6. Monterey Institute of International Studies (extra back up - hopefully it won't come to this)
BIG RED FLAGS:
1. CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED: I left my company in Russia because they failed to get me a work permit. I've been unemployed for more than 3 months (prepping for GMAT during that time); I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studies in Beijing for a year, but I'm not sure how well that offsets the unemployed bum factor.
Are you currently in Russia or the US? Also, what else have you been doing with your time besides studying for the GMAT?
2. INADEQUATE WORK EXPERIENCE: This inadequacy does not stem from overall length or lack of leadership experience, but rather from the short length of time working in the financial services industry. I worked at the Russian firm for less than 1 year, and I wasn't even an accountant/auditor/lawyer (just a glorified customer service manager).
Well it seems like you had a legitimate reason for leaving your company. I wouldn't let it get you down too much.
3. JACK OF ALL TRAITS: I have not stayed in one field for too long. I've jumped from logistics to HR to financial services (although the army job switches weren't my decision). This could show a lack of focus and career uncertainty.
I'm currently in the military so I know all about the job switching. I wouldn't worry about it too long. As I said above, it appears you have legitimate reasons for the frequent job switches.
Any advice on how to mitigate these potential flaws would be greatly appreciated.
28 Jul 2009, 00:38
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RE: swbluedevil,
Thanks for the quick response. To continue the discussion...
I'm not too familiar with ranking of my school or the ranking system commonly used on this forum, but I went to Lewis & Clark College (Portland, OR) - a small liberal arts college with a decent reputation in the social sciences; I graduated in May '08.
My GMAT percentages: 710 (92%), Q44 (69%), V44 (97%), AWA 6.0 (90%).
I deployed to Kuwait & Iraq to start the war, but I consider enduring El Paso TX for 3+ years a greater accomplishment.
I have hobbies, but nothing that involves any serious organizational or leadership opportunities... could I explain this away by saying I haven't been out of college too long?
You bring up good questions; I didn't want to get into too much detail so as to keep the profile short and readable. Also, to be honest, these are questions I can't articulately answer with great specificity yet (especially since its midnight & I'm unusually tired for some reason).
I'm currently in the US. Unfortunately, besides the GMAT, I've done practically NOTHING since I left my job in Mid-April '09. However, I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studying in Beijing starting Sep 09; but for the next month, its campus visits & application essays. I wonder whether this will be a red flag factor as well...?
Thanks for the quick response. To continue the discussion...
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I'm not too familiar with ranking of my school or the ranking system commonly used on this forum, but I went to Lewis & Clark College (Portland, OR) - a small liberal arts college with a decent reputation in the social sciences; I graduated in May '08.
My GMAT percentages: 710 (92%), Q44 (69%), V44 (97%), AWA 6.0 (90%).
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I deployed to Kuwait & Iraq to start the war, but I consider enduring El Paso TX for 3+ years a greater accomplishment.
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I have hobbies, but nothing that involves any serious organizational or leadership opportunities... could I explain this away by saying I haven't been out of college too long?
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You bring up good questions; I didn't want to get into too much detail so as to keep the profile short and readable. Also, to be honest, these are questions I can't articulately answer with great specificity yet (especially since its midnight & I'm unusually tired for some reason).
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I'm currently in the US. Unfortunately, besides the GMAT, I've done practically NOTHING since I left my job in Mid-April '09. However, I accepted a scholarship to do some independent studying in Beijing starting Sep 09; but for the next month, its campus visits & application essays. I wonder whether this will be a red flag factor as well...?
