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09 Feb 2012, 09:19
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Hi Brian,
I recently finished my GMAT and I am very curious to gauge where I stand. I would definitely appreciate some feedback on the strength of my application.
Background
- Age 25
- Ethnicity Asian Canadian Male
Academics
- GPA 3.6/4.0 - Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
- GMAT 750 Q50, V41
Work Experience
- Current: 2 yrs of Industrial Engineering experience at leading pharmaceutical retailer, during this time i had the opportunity to work alongside MBB consultants on a project and the experience gave me a taste of consulting blood
- Prior experience: 16 mths of continuous improvement, manufacturing, industrial engineering experience (prior to graduation)
Extra-Cirricular
- student club in undergrad
- became iOS developer to see the iOS ecosystem and developed an app that is currently on the market
Goal and Motivations
- Enroll in Wharton / Kellogg / HBS for fall 2012
- Long-term work at top 3 consulting - management consulting
Questions
- Specifically would my odds be reasonable enough to warrant applying to these 3 schools?
- If not what other schools do you feel I should focus my attention on?
I feel that I do not have the extracirriculars to polish my application, although I could potentially put a good spin to my work experience.
I know that it is already late in the recruiting season and my chances are probably further crippled.
Please let me know your candid take on my application. Thanks so much for your time.
-Steven
I recently finished my GMAT and I am very curious to gauge where I stand. I would definitely appreciate some feedback on the strength of my application.
Background
- Age 25
- Ethnicity Asian Canadian Male
Academics
- GPA 3.6/4.0 - Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
- GMAT 750 Q50, V41
Work Experience
- Current: 2 yrs of Industrial Engineering experience at leading pharmaceutical retailer, during this time i had the opportunity to work alongside MBB consultants on a project and the experience gave me a taste of consulting blood
- Prior experience: 16 mths of continuous improvement, manufacturing, industrial engineering experience (prior to graduation)
Extra-Cirricular
- student club in undergrad
- became iOS developer to see the iOS ecosystem and developed an app that is currently on the market
Goal and Motivations
- Enroll in Wharton / Kellogg / HBS for fall 2012
- Long-term work at top 3 consulting - management consulting
Questions
- Specifically would my odds be reasonable enough to warrant applying to these 3 schools?
- If not what other schools do you feel I should focus my attention on?
I feel that I do not have the extracirriculars to polish my application, although I could potentially put a good spin to my work experience.
I know that it is already late in the recruiting season and my chances are probably further crippled.
Please let me know your candid take on my application. Thanks so much for your time.
-Steven
14 Feb 2012, 08:46
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Hello Steven, thanks for your question.
First, as you know, the Round 3 can be a crapshoot. Your strength as an applicant is still critical, but the composition of the class at those programs becomes increasingly important. The admissions committees will be trying to round out their classes.
That said, I think your competitiveness will rest on two things:
• The quality of your leadership experience in and out of work. Can you draw upon “moments” when you truly led: influenced individuals and organizations, drove results, took initiative? Can you make your feats as an industrial engineer comprehensible in business terms?
• In terms of your post-MBA goals, paint a picture that cohesively ties together your past, present, and future. Demonstrate to the admissions committees that your desired career path necessitates an MBA.
Your iOS app experience sounds interesting as an extracurricular. And, remember: Extracurricular activities need not be limited to official community service. You might also speak to your passions and interests as vehicles through which you have done good for the world.
Best of luck,
Brian
First, as you know, the Round 3 can be a crapshoot. Your strength as an applicant is still critical, but the composition of the class at those programs becomes increasingly important. The admissions committees will be trying to round out their classes.
That said, I think your competitiveness will rest on two things:
• The quality of your leadership experience in and out of work. Can you draw upon “moments” when you truly led: influenced individuals and organizations, drove results, took initiative? Can you make your feats as an industrial engineer comprehensible in business terms?
• In terms of your post-MBA goals, paint a picture that cohesively ties together your past, present, and future. Demonstrate to the admissions committees that your desired career path necessitates an MBA.
Your iOS app experience sounds interesting as an extracurricular. And, remember: Extracurricular activities need not be limited to official community service. You might also speak to your passions and interests as vehicles through which you have done good for the world.
Best of luck,
Brian
