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06 Oct 2014, 09:18
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Hi, thanks for taking the time to evaluate my profile. I was wondering if I can get an honest opinion about my chances in getting into the following schools:
Berkeley
UCLA
USC
Yale
NYU
Here is a more detailed look at my profile:
GMAT: 710, Q49, V 39, IR 7, AWA: TBD
GPA: 3.65 (but majored in political science). I managed to get cum laude and high honors in my major (required an honors thesis).
Undergrad: Nothing too special but my school did like to brag it was a top 10 public school in the U.S.
Work Experience: 3 years at a small business doing underwriting and administrative work (think real estate, insurance, mortgage). I plan to apply in R1 next year (2015) so I should have 4 years of experience by then and 5 years by the time I matriculate. The thing is that this is a family owned business with about 25 employees so I am afraid this won't be as impressive as applicants who worked at a fortune 500. I can demonstrate an increase in responsibilities and might even get a promotion to manage a department of about 4 people soon. But even so, will my application be hurt because I worked for such a small company?
Extracurriculars: Don't really have anything after college but in college I won a fellowship to do a summer research program, worked part time, and got high honors on my honors thesis. I also had a scholarship in college that put me in a scholar's program where I was paired with a mentor and worked on leadership abilities like public speaking.
Career Goals: Right now I work in the underwriting side of things and have tiny exposure to the financial side (bond trading and hedging that our company does via another investment firm). Right now the investment firm does all the hedging for us but I do work with them by supplying daily reports so that they know what to hedge. I want to either move to that side of the business or something more finance related. I believe I can craft a convincing essay and justify my desire and ability to career switch.
Other: I am a first generation college student and Asian-American if any of that helps.
My main concern is my work experience and the lack of quantitative coursework. I took AP calc in high school, 2 econ classes in college, and 1 stats class for political science majors. Do you think I should take one or two math classes at a CC prior to applying to strengthen my application. Also, what are your thoughts about my work experience?
Lastly, I would like some input on getting a scholarship in the mentioned schools. Just wanted to know my chances for that too. Thanks again for your time.
Berkeley
UCLA
USC
Yale
NYU
Here is a more detailed look at my profile:
GMAT: 710, Q49, V 39, IR 7, AWA: TBD
GPA: 3.65 (but majored in political science). I managed to get cum laude and high honors in my major (required an honors thesis).
Undergrad: Nothing too special but my school did like to brag it was a top 10 public school in the U.S.
Work Experience: 3 years at a small business doing underwriting and administrative work (think real estate, insurance, mortgage). I plan to apply in R1 next year (2015) so I should have 4 years of experience by then and 5 years by the time I matriculate. The thing is that this is a family owned business with about 25 employees so I am afraid this won't be as impressive as applicants who worked at a fortune 500. I can demonstrate an increase in responsibilities and might even get a promotion to manage a department of about 4 people soon. But even so, will my application be hurt because I worked for such a small company?
Extracurriculars: Don't really have anything after college but in college I won a fellowship to do a summer research program, worked part time, and got high honors on my honors thesis. I also had a scholarship in college that put me in a scholar's program where I was paired with a mentor and worked on leadership abilities like public speaking.
Career Goals: Right now I work in the underwriting side of things and have tiny exposure to the financial side (bond trading and hedging that our company does via another investment firm). Right now the investment firm does all the hedging for us but I do work with them by supplying daily reports so that they know what to hedge. I want to either move to that side of the business or something more finance related. I believe I can craft a convincing essay and justify my desire and ability to career switch.
Other: I am a first generation college student and Asian-American if any of that helps.
My main concern is my work experience and the lack of quantitative coursework. I took AP calc in high school, 2 econ classes in college, and 1 stats class for political science majors. Do you think I should take one or two math classes at a CC prior to applying to strengthen my application. Also, what are your thoughts about my work experience?
Lastly, I would like some input on getting a scholarship in the mentioned schools. Just wanted to know my chances for that too. Thanks again for your time.
06 Oct 2014, 14:04
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Hey dude,
Sooo the short of it is that you have a really good really solid base with a great GPA and a very excellent GMAT, and solid work experience.
I don't see any MAJOR weaknesses, but there are a few minor ones to watch out for:
- The smaller employer
- A Non Ivy League school
Okay, so pretty good so far. The MOST important thing for the schools I think is that you try and show that you have done WELL at work and worked HARD. They might fear that things were a weeeeee bit loose at a small family business, so prove them otherwise!!!
The second thing I think you need to focus on is the extras - volunteer work, extra currics, sports, hobbies, leadership... Right now, from what you wrote here, things feel just a wee bit flat, if very solid. So let's give your profile some definition, some spice. You may have to dig a bit, and be miiiiighty creative, but at the end, it will pay off!
I think your school list is pretty fair, and with a lovely application and great essays, you can pull it off!
All the best,
Jon
Sooo the short of it is that you have a really good really solid base with a great GPA and a very excellent GMAT, and solid work experience.
I don't see any MAJOR weaknesses, but there are a few minor ones to watch out for:
- The smaller employer
- A Non Ivy League school
Okay, so pretty good so far. The MOST important thing for the schools I think is that you try and show that you have done WELL at work and worked HARD. They might fear that things were a weeeeee bit loose at a small family business, so prove them otherwise!!!
The second thing I think you need to focus on is the extras - volunteer work, extra currics, sports, hobbies, leadership... Right now, from what you wrote here, things feel just a wee bit flat, if very solid. So let's give your profile some definition, some spice. You may have to dig a bit, and be miiiiighty creative, but at the end, it will pay off!
I think your school list is pretty fair, and with a lovely application and great essays, you can pull it off!
All the best,
Jon
06 Oct 2014, 20:25
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JonAdmissionado
Thanks for the feedback! I am glad to know that my work experience won't harm my application too much. I will definitely try to convey in my resume, essay, and interview that my role in the company is vital and demonstrate increasing responsibility. I am hopeful that the owner will write a great recommendation since he is the one giving me more and more responsibilities.
One quick follow up, do you have any insight on Berkeley's admission habits? I heard they love to take applicants with quant heavy backgrounds and people in science and engineering. Do you know if Berkeley takes many career switchers like me?
