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29 Mar 2015, 15:11
Kudos
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Hi guys,
A little bit of background:
3.1 GPA from well-respected but generally unknown university in Lebanon
3.5 GPA from WUSTL MSF;
710 GMAT (willing to retake - took it 4 years ago)
Passed all 3 levels of CFA (only 3 years work experience)
3 years experience in NY real estate PE (very well known in RE PE space) right after graduating MSF (currently VP)
26 year old, Arabic male
Limited EC's - did some pro bono financial consulting work for Boys and Girls club during my MSF
Aspirations:
Want to transition into a higher paying PE/HF that's not involved in real estate. I'm worried about the cyclicality of RE and trying to diversify away from it. I would be interested in biotech/pharma PE or distressed HF. In general, trying to transition into more prestigious buy-side role/position. Definitely would prefer to stay in New York and not willing to leave the East Coast.
Target Schools (in order)
1. Wharton
2. Columbia
3. Sloan
4. Stern
5. Yale SOM
6. Tuck
Supplementary Information
Career progression has been very strong and I'm still relatively young. From analyst to VP in 3 years with immense deal experience. Somewhat exhausted at my current role and looking to add a strong name-brand/some prestige to my resume. I realize that my undergrad GPA is rather low but hoping that my mediocre MSF GPA helps me in that regard.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. It would be nice if someone could evaluate my profile and estimate the likelihood of getting accepted to my target schools. Rationale as to the assessment provided would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance and cheers.
A little bit of background:
3.1 GPA from well-respected but generally unknown university in Lebanon
3.5 GPA from WUSTL MSF;
710 GMAT (willing to retake - took it 4 years ago)
Passed all 3 levels of CFA (only 3 years work experience)
3 years experience in NY real estate PE (very well known in RE PE space) right after graduating MSF (currently VP)
26 year old, Arabic male
Limited EC's - did some pro bono financial consulting work for Boys and Girls club during my MSF
Aspirations:
Want to transition into a higher paying PE/HF that's not involved in real estate. I'm worried about the cyclicality of RE and trying to diversify away from it. I would be interested in biotech/pharma PE or distressed HF. In general, trying to transition into more prestigious buy-side role/position. Definitely would prefer to stay in New York and not willing to leave the East Coast.
Target Schools (in order)
1. Wharton
2. Columbia
3. Sloan
4. Stern
5. Yale SOM
6. Tuck
Supplementary Information
Career progression has been very strong and I'm still relatively young. From analyst to VP in 3 years with immense deal experience. Somewhat exhausted at my current role and looking to add a strong name-brand/some prestige to my resume. I realize that my undergrad GPA is rather low but hoping that my mediocre MSF GPA helps me in that regard.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. It would be nice if someone could evaluate my profile and estimate the likelihood of getting accepted to my target schools. Rationale as to the assessment provided would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance and cheers.
30 Mar 2015, 23:18
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi Applicant,
Your credentials are impressive. Your CFA, GMAT score, and your elevation to VP in three years of time, all are strong factors. However also remember that in the schools you have listed, most of them come with a similar profile, and many might be outstanding in their respective roles. What you should not be concerned about is your UG GPA, as you have shown an improving trend in your subsequent degree. You should be thinking about what message you will be giving to the adcom. If your reason for moving away from RE is the cyclical and unpredictable nature (which might be understandably disorienting to some) of the industry, then your case will be stronger, than when you are moving away for the reason of getting a prestigious opportunity. Prestige is a negative word from the admissions stand point. This is not to imply that you should not seek what you like, but don't use prestige and pay as sole reasons. Articulate your contribution to the RE industry in the essays. Tell about the reason for this transition, and also, crucially, about how successful you were in managing the role that you were assigned. Given the test and academic metrics, I think your time will be well spent on identifying and refining the ideas rather than on retaking the test, which will perhaps not reclassify you as unique, as test scores, beyond a point ( which you have attained), has little effect on tilting the scales of admissibility. I might not be able to assess the chances in these schools as what you say about you and your past and your vision will determine whether you get in. Hope this was useful.
PS: Your age ( relatively young), your place ( Lebanon - not a over represented region) are also positive factors. You are more likely than not to succeed if you convey the vision well. So reflect on these.
Arjun
Emerson Admissions Consulting
Your credentials are impressive. Your CFA, GMAT score, and your elevation to VP in three years of time, all are strong factors. However also remember that in the schools you have listed, most of them come with a similar profile, and many might be outstanding in their respective roles. What you should not be concerned about is your UG GPA, as you have shown an improving trend in your subsequent degree. You should be thinking about what message you will be giving to the adcom. If your reason for moving away from RE is the cyclical and unpredictable nature (which might be understandably disorienting to some) of the industry, then your case will be stronger, than when you are moving away for the reason of getting a prestigious opportunity. Prestige is a negative word from the admissions stand point. This is not to imply that you should not seek what you like, but don't use prestige and pay as sole reasons. Articulate your contribution to the RE industry in the essays. Tell about the reason for this transition, and also, crucially, about how successful you were in managing the role that you were assigned. Given the test and academic metrics, I think your time will be well spent on identifying and refining the ideas rather than on retaking the test, which will perhaps not reclassify you as unique, as test scores, beyond a point ( which you have attained), has little effect on tilting the scales of admissibility. I might not be able to assess the chances in these schools as what you say about you and your past and your vision will determine whether you get in. Hope this was useful.
PS: Your age ( relatively young), your place ( Lebanon - not a over represented region) are also positive factors. You are more likely than not to succeed if you convey the vision well. So reflect on these.
Arjun
Emerson Admissions Consulting
