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Stats: 28F, CPA certified, Asian
Undergrad: Econ major at a top public US university
GMAT: 700 (47Q, 39V, 8IR)
EA: 160 (18IR, 11Q, 11V)
GPA: 3.124 for major, 3.23 with additional classes taken to fulfill CPA units requirement
Work exp: 4 years at a B4 public accounting firm, 2 years in internal accounting at a financial services company (with a 3-month stint at a CPG company)
Extracurriculars (post-college):
-private piano teacher to a small number of middle and high school students (unfortunately covid has put a pause on this activity)
-member of a triathlon club
-volunteer at a well-known music nonprofit corp
Extracurriculars (in college):
-director of a subcommittee of a student government council and member of another student-run government commission
-front desk concierge at a local hotel
-member of the student accounting society
Reason for MBA: to pivot out of accounting into a more strategic financial analyst role where I can work on FP&A, evaluating strategy and M&A work.
Reach schools (can someone sense check these? Might be aiming too high, especially on Haas and Stern...): Fuqua, Stern, Darden, Anderson, Haas
Target schools: Kenan-Flagler, McDonough, Owen
A concern I have is if I should submit my EA score in lieu of my GMAT (or both if schools accept them all?). Would it actually be more strategic to use the EA score for T10-15 applications since my GMAT may be on the lower end of those schools' averages?
Undergrad: Econ major at a top public US university
GMAT: 700 (47Q, 39V, 8IR)
EA: 160 (18IR, 11Q, 11V)
GPA: 3.124 for major, 3.23 with additional classes taken to fulfill CPA units requirement
Work exp: 4 years at a B4 public accounting firm, 2 years in internal accounting at a financial services company (with a 3-month stint at a CPG company)
Extracurriculars (post-college):
-private piano teacher to a small number of middle and high school students (unfortunately covid has put a pause on this activity)
-member of a triathlon club
-volunteer at a well-known music nonprofit corp
Extracurriculars (in college):
-director of a subcommittee of a student government council and member of another student-run government commission
-front desk concierge at a local hotel
-member of the student accounting society
Reason for MBA: to pivot out of accounting into a more strategic financial analyst role where I can work on FP&A, evaluating strategy and M&A work.
Reach schools (can someone sense check these? Might be aiming too high, especially on Haas and Stern...): Fuqua, Stern, Darden, Anderson, Haas
Target schools: Kenan-Flagler, McDonough, Owen
A concern I have is if I should submit my EA score in lieu of my GMAT (or both if schools accept them all?). Would it actually be more strategic to use the EA score for T10-15 applications since my GMAT may be on the lower end of those schools' averages?
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Dear latetotheparty29,
Thanks for reaching out. Based on the limited info you have provided, your target schools are within reach, and even some of your reach schools might be within reach. You have a good GMAT score and majored in a quantitative/business subject from a top US public university, followed by 7 years of quantitative work experience by the time you start school.
To answer your question regarding the test scores, I wouldn't choose the EA over the GMAT score. First of all, the EA test is geared more towards those applying for Executive MBA programs. Wharton, for example, wouldn't even consider an EA score unless the applicant has at least 8 years of work experience and only for the Executive MBA program. For Kenan-Flagler you may waive the GMAT/GRE requirement if you have a strong EA score, but only when combined with other qualifications, such as earning an advanced degree in a quantitative field, strong GPA in a STEM major, etc. Owen will accept the EA score. At 700, your GMAT score is slightly above the average for your target schools. For the reach schools, the schools would still prefer to see your GMAT score to compare you to other applicants.
What's going to differentiate you and gain an acceptance will not be determined by your test score. It will come down to your leadership experiences, professional achievements, your goals and why do you need the MBA? Your letters of recommendations will also play a big role in communicating to the adcom how you compare to your peers. Your GPA is on the low side, which can be compensated by exhibiting stellar quantitative skills from your work experiences.
With more information about your background and goals, we would be better able to assess which schools may be reach vs. target for you. Feel free to reach out to us for a free consultation at: https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Best,
Cindy
Thanks for reaching out. Based on the limited info you have provided, your target schools are within reach, and even some of your reach schools might be within reach. You have a good GMAT score and majored in a quantitative/business subject from a top US public university, followed by 7 years of quantitative work experience by the time you start school.
To answer your question regarding the test scores, I wouldn't choose the EA over the GMAT score. First of all, the EA test is geared more towards those applying for Executive MBA programs. Wharton, for example, wouldn't even consider an EA score unless the applicant has at least 8 years of work experience and only for the Executive MBA program. For Kenan-Flagler you may waive the GMAT/GRE requirement if you have a strong EA score, but only when combined with other qualifications, such as earning an advanced degree in a quantitative field, strong GPA in a STEM major, etc. Owen will accept the EA score. At 700, your GMAT score is slightly above the average for your target schools. For the reach schools, the schools would still prefer to see your GMAT score to compare you to other applicants.
What's going to differentiate you and gain an acceptance will not be determined by your test score. It will come down to your leadership experiences, professional achievements, your goals and why do you need the MBA? Your letters of recommendations will also play a big role in communicating to the adcom how you compare to your peers. Your GPA is on the low side, which can be compensated by exhibiting stellar quantitative skills from your work experiences.
With more information about your background and goals, we would be better able to assess which schools may be reach vs. target for you. Feel free to reach out to us for a free consultation at: https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Best,
Cindy
