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Updated on: 01 Sep 2019, 14:04
Originally posted by clairegreen on 16 Aug 2019, 10:46.
Last edited by clairegreen on 01 Sep 2019, 14:04, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by clairegreen on 01 Sep 2019, 14:04, edited 1 time in total.
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16 Aug 2019, 10:53
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18% of Sloan's 2020 class is from media/telecom/tech (compared to 21% consulting), and 42% are women - not sure that candidates similar to you demographically are as underrepresented as you think.
Overall, you're rather early in your career - you'll want to cite going above and beyond in your career thus far, otherwise that might give you the hardest time. Also, if you want to start a company post-MBA, why not start it today? What does an MBA give you that you don't already have, and are there better ways to get that experience other than b-school. I.e. why not join a tech studio, accelerator, etc.? Those are the things you should be able to answer in your application and your interview.
Overall, you're rather early in your career - you'll want to cite going above and beyond in your career thus far, otherwise that might give you the hardest time. Also, if you want to start a company post-MBA, why not start it today? What does an MBA give you that you don't already have, and are there better ways to get that experience other than b-school. I.e. why not join a tech studio, accelerator, etc.? Those are the things you should be able to answer in your application and your interview.
16 Aug 2019, 11:57
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Hi clairegreen,
I would not bank on the underrepresentation angle for admission to Sloan. I would consider retaking the GMAT if you can add 10 points. You also mention that you have "nothing super amazing in your background" - you need to change that mindset. You are on the younger side of the average admitted student, so you have to showcase to the admission team (i) your achievements in your communities (ii) why you know you need an MBA (iii) why do you need it now, and (iv) how will you contribute and succeed in their program. The qualitative component of your profile matters a lot, so spend time developing your strategy to approaching your application to Sloan (and other target schools).
If you would like to continue the conversation, please reach out.
Good luck!
Susan
I would not bank on the underrepresentation angle for admission to Sloan. I would consider retaking the GMAT if you can add 10 points. You also mention that you have "nothing super amazing in your background" - you need to change that mindset. You are on the younger side of the average admitted student, so you have to showcase to the admission team (i) your achievements in your communities (ii) why you know you need an MBA (iii) why do you need it now, and (iv) how will you contribute and succeed in their program. The qualitative component of your profile matters a lot, so spend time developing your strategy to approaching your application to Sloan (and other target schools).
If you would like to continue the conversation, please reach out.
Good luck!
Susan
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