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07 Apr 2021, 13:46
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Hi! Here is my info:
Demographics:
25 years old male
straight
white
Jewish
Education:
Touro College (graduated January 2019)
3.91 GPA
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Finance & Information Technology
Standardized Tests:
GRE: 166 VR, 166 QR, 5 AW
GMAT: haven't taken it yet, but I expect 700+ at the very least
Work experience:
February 2019-February 2021: Analyst at a small boutique Private Equity firm
February 2021 - Present: Director of Analytics at a private healthcare company
note: The healthcare company I currently work at is owned by the Private Equity firm I started at. As time went on, my role with the firm mostly transitioned to providing analytical needs for this specific portfolio company, and in February I officially became the Director of Analytics, with 1 person working under me. My paychecks are still being paid by the Private Equity firm.
Extra-Curriculars:
Started and ran a dropshipping e-commerce business in college for parts of 3 years. For the 1 full year it ran, I did over $800k in sales (with a very low-profit margin). Managed 3 Virtual Assistants living in the Philippines.
Was a member of the entrepreneur club in college
Have done a bit of volunteer work for a nonprofit that helps special needs children
Currently run 2 websites: a Personal Finance website and a gift idea website. Have only had limited success so far
Am a Real Estate investor. I currently own 1 rental property and am closing on another one in a few weeks.
Post-MBA goals: I've dipped my foot into a few different industries, and I'm hoping getting an MBA can help me get focused and choose a single path. I lean towards wanting to run a business in the long run, and I think the networking and leadership knowledge I can gain from an MBA would help. Directly after the MBA, in a perfect world, I'd like to try and get a job in a field such as Analytics or Operations with a prestigious company such as Mckinsey, Google, etc. Due to my nonprestigious undergrad program, I don't really have a shot with companies like that at the moment, but I think my academic background and strong standardized test taking skills mean that a path to a good business school that leads to a job at an exclusive company is a possibility.
Target schools:
I just started my MBA journey, and likely won't apply until 2022. I'm therefore still in the process of determining what level program I'd have a chance at getting accepted into. In a perfect world, I get into a top program such as Harvard or Wharton, but I'm obviously open to more realistic suggestions on where I should be applying.
I'm also a bit hesitant about the large price tags at some of these programs. I can afford to pay for a program that's worth it, but taking a break from the workforce AND getting a $200k MBA would obviously hurt my finances quite a bit. So, I'd love to also hear about some programs that are cheaper, or that have scholarship options available.
Let me know what you think!
Demographics:
25 years old male
straight
white
Jewish
Education:
Touro College (graduated January 2019)
3.91 GPA
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Finance & Information Technology
Standardized Tests:
GRE: 166 VR, 166 QR, 5 AW
GMAT: haven't taken it yet, but I expect 700+ at the very least
Work experience:
February 2019-February 2021: Analyst at a small boutique Private Equity firm
February 2021 - Present: Director of Analytics at a private healthcare company
note: The healthcare company I currently work at is owned by the Private Equity firm I started at. As time went on, my role with the firm mostly transitioned to providing analytical needs for this specific portfolio company, and in February I officially became the Director of Analytics, with 1 person working under me. My paychecks are still being paid by the Private Equity firm.
Extra-Curriculars:
Started and ran a dropshipping e-commerce business in college for parts of 3 years. For the 1 full year it ran, I did over $800k in sales (with a very low-profit margin). Managed 3 Virtual Assistants living in the Philippines.
Was a member of the entrepreneur club in college
Have done a bit of volunteer work for a nonprofit that helps special needs children
Currently run 2 websites: a Personal Finance website and a gift idea website. Have only had limited success so far
Am a Real Estate investor. I currently own 1 rental property and am closing on another one in a few weeks.
Post-MBA goals: I've dipped my foot into a few different industries, and I'm hoping getting an MBA can help me get focused and choose a single path. I lean towards wanting to run a business in the long run, and I think the networking and leadership knowledge I can gain from an MBA would help. Directly after the MBA, in a perfect world, I'd like to try and get a job in a field such as Analytics or Operations with a prestigious company such as Mckinsey, Google, etc. Due to my nonprestigious undergrad program, I don't really have a shot with companies like that at the moment, but I think my academic background and strong standardized test taking skills mean that a path to a good business school that leads to a job at an exclusive company is a possibility.
Target schools:
I just started my MBA journey, and likely won't apply until 2022. I'm therefore still in the process of determining what level program I'd have a chance at getting accepted into. In a perfect world, I get into a top program such as Harvard or Wharton, but I'm obviously open to more realistic suggestions on where I should be applying.
I'm also a bit hesitant about the large price tags at some of these programs. I can afford to pay for a program that's worth it, but taking a break from the workforce AND getting a $200k MBA would obviously hurt my finances quite a bit. So, I'd love to also hear about some programs that are cheaper, or that have scholarship options available.
Let me know what you think!
11 Apr 2021, 09:52
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Hi there, thanks for writing in. I think you have a lot of interesting things in your background-- you have really great GRE scores already, plus a strong GPA in a quantitative major (albeit at a non target school). It sounds like you've had a good trajectory of work experience, gaining a promotion and direct report. And I like your extracurricular accomplishments, though it would be great to be showing some leadership and impact in something more current in the community. (Though the dropshipping company sounds very interesting). Composing a list of target schools, however, is difficult from partial information. The names, details, and personal stories matter so much in this process...
I always think it's important to shoot for a well-chosen list of schools, that includes reach, target, and safer options, and I encourage you to apply in R1 because that leaves time for adjustments if needed. Taking a guess, I think you'll want to carefully examine schools outside the M7 for your target and safer options for which programs recruit well into your target companies and roles. You might look at schools located in hot job areas for those hiring companies - UT Austin might be a good place for you to check out, or perhaps Foster. I also think those schools might be more tolerant of less-prestigious undergrad programs and appreciate high GREs or GMATs/GPAs. I'm not sure of their scholarship budgets...that's a bit outside my domain, but in general scholarship money seems to come to students schools want to attract...so generally you'll look to be an underrepresented candidate in some way, or for your stats to be a level or two higher than their average. Right now, this school selection, along with getting clarity around your goals, should be a focus for you...schools want candidates who know why they want to go THERE, and where their students are headed. I also think the essays are important both for getting in and for making the schools want to support your story. The other option to save $ is to look at PT programs that allow you to keep working, but those are not always the best path for a career switch.
Best of luck, reach out if you need more help when the time comes!
Warmly,
Julie-Anne Heafey
I always think it's important to shoot for a well-chosen list of schools, that includes reach, target, and safer options, and I encourage you to apply in R1 because that leaves time for adjustments if needed. Taking a guess, I think you'll want to carefully examine schools outside the M7 for your target and safer options for which programs recruit well into your target companies and roles. You might look at schools located in hot job areas for those hiring companies - UT Austin might be a good place for you to check out, or perhaps Foster. I also think those schools might be more tolerant of less-prestigious undergrad programs and appreciate high GREs or GMATs/GPAs. I'm not sure of their scholarship budgets...that's a bit outside my domain, but in general scholarship money seems to come to students schools want to attract...so generally you'll look to be an underrepresented candidate in some way, or for your stats to be a level or two higher than their average. Right now, this school selection, along with getting clarity around your goals, should be a focus for you...schools want candidates who know why they want to go THERE, and where their students are headed. I also think the essays are important both for getting in and for making the schools want to support your story. The other option to save $ is to look at PT programs that allow you to keep working, but those are not always the best path for a career switch.
Best of luck, reach out if you need more help when the time comes!
Warmly,
Julie-Anne Heafey
