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23 Nov 2014, 04:14
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Hi guys,
I am wondering if I have a chance to attend a decent business school with my weak profile.
Currently, I am finishing my bachelor's degree and somehow I feel like I'm running out of time. I am already 25. (had to do military service + 13 years of school- did not fail, used to be like that back then, +1 wasted year at a uni I did not like - no escuse for that, except for family issues)
My GPA from a German public university is relatively low (International Cultural and Business Studies) which is why I am currently studying for the Gmat and will try to ace it in order to apply for a MS in Management program from IE, Esade, Duke, Eada or Grenoble Business School (and hopefully compensate my low GPA.
Apart from finishing my bachelor's and studying for the Gmat, I have been volunteering as a German teacher for refugees for almost 1 year and volunteered in international development in Greece two years ago. I spent 9 months as an international student in Cyprus and completed an internship at a boutique consulting firm in Spain (6 months). I speak fluent Spanish and reasonable French.
A MS program from a European business school would probably make more sense for me as a European citizen, however, I have always wanted to spend a longer time in the US. This is why I wanted to give the MMS:FOB from Fuqua a shot, too.
Would maybe a good summer program at a business school in the US before the MS at a European uni be a reasonable compromise? Or would it make more sense trying to boost my profile and land an internship at a good company for the time prior to business school? (Again, the big four consulting firms obviously turned me down the last time I applied)
Btw: I am far from acing the Gmat. My best CAT on Manhattan was a 530 which was huge progress for me. My two Gmat Prep CATs were 450 (no study, no knowledge about GMAT) and 470. I am not very positive that I will ever be able to score more than 600. Just being realistic.
So, yes I am pretty desperate right now. Is this the time to stop thinking big? Do you have any advice on strategies or business schools where I still have a chance? Are my top choices way out of my league?
I would be more than happy about any advice you have for me!
Best regards,
salieri
I am wondering if I have a chance to attend a decent business school with my weak profile.
Currently, I am finishing my bachelor's degree and somehow I feel like I'm running out of time. I am already 25. (had to do military service + 13 years of school- did not fail, used to be like that back then, +1 wasted year at a uni I did not like - no escuse for that, except for family issues)
My GPA from a German public university is relatively low (International Cultural and Business Studies) which is why I am currently studying for the Gmat and will try to ace it in order to apply for a MS in Management program from IE, Esade, Duke, Eada or Grenoble Business School (and hopefully compensate my low GPA.
Apart from finishing my bachelor's and studying for the Gmat, I have been volunteering as a German teacher for refugees for almost 1 year and volunteered in international development in Greece two years ago. I spent 9 months as an international student in Cyprus and completed an internship at a boutique consulting firm in Spain (6 months). I speak fluent Spanish and reasonable French.
A MS program from a European business school would probably make more sense for me as a European citizen, however, I have always wanted to spend a longer time in the US. This is why I wanted to give the MMS:FOB from Fuqua a shot, too.
Would maybe a good summer program at a business school in the US before the MS at a European uni be a reasonable compromise? Or would it make more sense trying to boost my profile and land an internship at a good company for the time prior to business school? (Again, the big four consulting firms obviously turned me down the last time I applied)
Btw: I am far from acing the Gmat. My best CAT on Manhattan was a 530 which was huge progress for me. My two Gmat Prep CATs were 450 (no study, no knowledge about GMAT) and 470. I am not very positive that I will ever be able to score more than 600. Just being realistic.
So, yes I am pretty desperate right now. Is this the time to stop thinking big? Do you have any advice on strategies or business schools where I still have a chance? Are my top choices way out of my league?
I would be more than happy about any advice you have for me!
Best regards,
salieri
25 Nov 2014, 00:45
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Salieri,
Well with bad grades and a bad GMAT you are not gonna get very far in the US system I'm afraid. I mean, to get into a decent school, you should be able to score at least a 650 or so. but that's not even the biggest issue - the lack of work experience will be just as problematic.
But maybe we should press "Reset" on this discussion, for a sec... WHY do you want an MBA? What are your goals?
I mean so far you have done plenty of work in NGOs, you could go that route.
And finally, a thought (cause I have some buddies in Europe). If you really want to go to the US (and cheaply) why not enroll in a European Masters and aim for an exchange year? I mean, you will still have to get good grades in order to be selected.... buuuuut nonetheless, it could be an option.
Best,
JF
25 Nov 2014, 10:54
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Thank you for your answer Jon!
My lack of work experience probably will not allow me to do an MBA which is fine. This is one of the reasons I am planning to do an MS. I really like the idea of applying for a European program and do an exchange. Will this give me more chances on the US labor market later on? It is probably not equal to an American degree but better than nothing right?
My lack of work experience probably will not allow me to do an MBA which is fine. This is one of the reasons I am planning to do an MS. I really like the idea of applying for a European program and do an exchange. Will this give me more chances on the US labor market later on? It is probably not equal to an American degree but better than nothing right?
