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24 Aug 2006, 13:02
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Hjort,
Having switched career paths, could you please evaluate my profile and answer the following questions:
1. Should I address my weak undergrad gpa in the optional essay? I essentially spent more time in the student orgs than in class.
2. Would another year of experience dramatically improve my application? If things don't work out for my current business, I plan to either take a corporate wine job or a position at an eship incubator.
3. Is there any other weak points in my application that I should address?
Profile:
Undergrad GPA- 3.0 from Carnegie Mellon Business
Graduate GPA - 3.8 from George Washington in MIS
Highest GMAT - 690 (49-M, 35-V, 6-AWA)
Married, 25 yrs old, Male
US citizen, but of Indian descent
Work Experience:
I interned at the World Bank for about 10 months on and off between undergrad and grad school doing mostly procurement and IT work. I then worked at Deloitte Consulting for just under 2 yrs and left leading small groups (2-3) people doing mostly strategy work. Joined a startup for about a month trying to import wine - company going under so I bailed. I joined a retail wine shop and took some certifications to learn more about the wine industry for a few months. Started my own company in the industry now with international exposure and 2 PT employees (3 months), but things look bleak.
Leadership:
-Founded and led two student orgs (w/ significant accomplishments) in undergrad that are still active today
- was an RA and TA for several semesters
-Been on the executive board for a south asian professional org locally and on the board of directors for the national (parent) org
-Led various office initiatives and community service events at Deloitte
Why bschool?
I want to take entrepreneurship to the next level. To do this I need to refine my basic business skills and learn from other enterprenueurs and innovators. Schools that have centers of eship have the network and educational programs that can support me in this goal.
In order of preference, I am shooting for: HBS, Dartmouth, Berkeley, Michigan, and UVA. Any others I should perhaps consider?
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
Having switched career paths, could you please evaluate my profile and answer the following questions:
1. Should I address my weak undergrad gpa in the optional essay? I essentially spent more time in the student orgs than in class.
2. Would another year of experience dramatically improve my application? If things don't work out for my current business, I plan to either take a corporate wine job or a position at an eship incubator.
3. Is there any other weak points in my application that I should address?
Profile:
Undergrad GPA- 3.0 from Carnegie Mellon Business
Graduate GPA - 3.8 from George Washington in MIS
Highest GMAT - 690 (49-M, 35-V, 6-AWA)
Married, 25 yrs old, Male
US citizen, but of Indian descent
Work Experience:
I interned at the World Bank for about 10 months on and off between undergrad and grad school doing mostly procurement and IT work. I then worked at Deloitte Consulting for just under 2 yrs and left leading small groups (2-3) people doing mostly strategy work. Joined a startup for about a month trying to import wine - company going under so I bailed. I joined a retail wine shop and took some certifications to learn more about the wine industry for a few months. Started my own company in the industry now with international exposure and 2 PT employees (3 months), but things look bleak.
Leadership:
-Founded and led two student orgs (w/ significant accomplishments) in undergrad that are still active today
- was an RA and TA for several semesters
-Been on the executive board for a south asian professional org locally and on the board of directors for the national (parent) org
-Led various office initiatives and community service events at Deloitte
Why bschool?
I want to take entrepreneurship to the next level. To do this I need to refine my basic business skills and learn from other enterprenueurs and innovators. Schools that have centers of eship have the network and educational programs that can support me in this goal.
In order of preference, I am shooting for: HBS, Dartmouth, Berkeley, Michigan, and UVA. Any others I should perhaps consider?
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
25 Aug 2006, 20:30
Kudos
Bookmarks
The GPA stood out less than the career progression which seemed rather inconsistent. I recognize that you would be pursuing eship but I would like to see more indicia of success leading up to starting your own enterprise.
Performance on grad school and the GMAT score help offset the GPA.
Have you looked at Babson and UCLA?
Performance on grad school and the GMAT score help offset the GPA.
Have you looked at Babson and UCLA?
