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Can I get into Stanford or HBS with a 3.1 GPA from Berkeley and jumpy job history? Worked for 4.5 years, I change jobs every year, am currently a Senior PM at a mid-sized tech startup, started 2 early-stage startups (one with revenue), and currently am working on my own startup after work. I feel right I have a weak profile, but I've read here that there's been stories of people who've gotten in with low GPA.
Here's my full profile:
Background/Work experience:
[*]1 year at large tech company, Xero, as a UX Market Research Manager. Worked on managing and interviewing users for design and user research projects globally to help improve UI/UX for products.
[*]1.5 year self-employed as a marketing consultant for early stage technology and media startups. I created content, built marketing campaigns, and helped with partnerships, design and branding.
[*]6 month consultant for a large well-known tech company as a Brand Project Manager, helping to drive, build, execute and launch their rebrand campaign.
[*]6 month/currently a consultant as a Senior Manager, Program Management at Mixpanel, another tech company, managing, building strategy and executing large scale global-wide marketing campaigns
Extra curriculars/Out of university:
[*]Founder of two start-ups, very early stages (media & event planning web app)
[*]Currently working on one (event planning) startup that has revenue
[*]The media startup failed, but we were in talks with Apple to sell our content, but didn't happen. We had 1 million plus views a month after the launch of a series and had sponsors with notable companies in Silicon Valley.
[*]Board of non-profit for mentoring students and recent graduates on entrepreneurship and applicable professional skills
[*]Mentor program to students to help them reach a personal professional goal or gain a new skillset, primarily in entrepreneurship, PM and marketing
At University
[*]Undergrad GPA: 3.1
[*]Co-Founder of media club
[*]Rush chair of sorority
[*]Program lead for volunteer club
[*]Animal shelter volunteer
[*]American Red Cross President at high school + 1 year college
[*]Worked part time as server to pay off loans
[*]Undergrad school/major: Double major mass communications + sociology from UC Berkeley
Other education: Certificate from General Assembly for UX Design
GMAT: 710
Race/nationality: Asian
Sex: F, Age 26
Goal of MBA: Opportunity to hold leadership positions, but I want to build my current startup, network and gain applicable skills to successfully scale and succeed at my current tech startup.
Always loved event organizing, marketing and media, and my current startup for the event planner web app is a reflection of my skills and interests, and hope to see how far I can go with it.
Here's my full profile:
Background/Work experience:
[*]1 year at large tech company, Xero, as a UX Market Research Manager. Worked on managing and interviewing users for design and user research projects globally to help improve UI/UX for products.
[*]1.5 year self-employed as a marketing consultant for early stage technology and media startups. I created content, built marketing campaigns, and helped with partnerships, design and branding.
[*]6 month consultant for a large well-known tech company as a Brand Project Manager, helping to drive, build, execute and launch their rebrand campaign.
[*]6 month/currently a consultant as a Senior Manager, Program Management at Mixpanel, another tech company, managing, building strategy and executing large scale global-wide marketing campaigns
Extra curriculars/Out of university:
[*]Founder of two start-ups, very early stages (media & event planning web app)
[*]Currently working on one (event planning) startup that has revenue
[*]The media startup failed, but we were in talks with Apple to sell our content, but didn't happen. We had 1 million plus views a month after the launch of a series and had sponsors with notable companies in Silicon Valley.
[*]Board of non-profit for mentoring students and recent graduates on entrepreneurship and applicable professional skills
[*]Mentor program to students to help them reach a personal professional goal or gain a new skillset, primarily in entrepreneurship, PM and marketing
At University
[*]Undergrad GPA: 3.1
[*]Co-Founder of media club
[*]Rush chair of sorority
[*]Program lead for volunteer club
[*]Animal shelter volunteer
[*]American Red Cross President at high school + 1 year college
[*]Worked part time as server to pay off loans
[*]Undergrad school/major: Double major mass communications + sociology from UC Berkeley
Other education: Certificate from General Assembly for UX Design
GMAT: 710
Race/nationality: Asian
Sex: F, Age 26
Goal of MBA: Opportunity to hold leadership positions, but I want to build my current startup, network and gain applicable skills to successfully scale and succeed at my current tech startup.
Always loved event organizing, marketing and media, and my current startup for the event planner web app is a reflection of my skills and interests, and hope to see how far I can go with it.
02 Jul 2018, 09:26
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Hi there! Well the odds are stacked against you, and the low GPA and jumpy job history are going to be challenges, but since the application process is holistic, neither of those things will be an automatic ding. I think you've got a shot if you can do a few things:
1) Be upfront and transparent about the weaknesses in your app - write an optional essay, and perhaps have your recommenders address your job history too
2) Make an effort to improve the academic area of your application (this is partly still in your control!) - retake the GMAT and get a higher score and pursue some supplemental coursework (see https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2018/06 ... l-courses/)
3) Have an articulate and succinct explanation for each of your job moves, and explain how those moves have prepared you for your post-MBA goals
4) Prepare standout "wow factor" essays that really intrigue the admissions committee about who you are and what you can bring
Stanford and HBS are both extremely competitive, so even if you do those things, the challenges may still be too much. So do make sure you have some backup options too. You do have a really interesting profile with startup experience and strong activities outside work, which should both work in your favor.
Good luck!
Kate
1) Be upfront and transparent about the weaknesses in your app - write an optional essay, and perhaps have your recommenders address your job history too
2) Make an effort to improve the academic area of your application (this is partly still in your control!) - retake the GMAT and get a higher score and pursue some supplemental coursework (see https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2018/06 ... l-courses/)
3) Have an articulate and succinct explanation for each of your job moves, and explain how those moves have prepared you for your post-MBA goals
4) Prepare standout "wow factor" essays that really intrigue the admissions committee about who you are and what you can bring
Stanford and HBS are both extremely competitive, so even if you do those things, the challenges may still be too much. So do make sure you have some backup options too. You do have a really interesting profile with startup experience and strong activities outside work, which should both work in your favor.
Good luck!
Kate
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