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Yet another profile eval for an Accounting Ph.D 22 Aug 2014, 18:01
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So, I am looking at going into a doctoral program in fall of 2015, and I was wondering if you would evaluate my profile. Thanks!

-3.98 Undergrad GPA, BBA Accounting at a regional state university
-3.8 Graduate GPA, Masters in Accounting at a regional state university
-CPA license
-By then I will have 2.5 years experience at a national public accounting firm that deals primarily in government and healthcare auditing.
-Last time I took the GMAT I made a 620. I was playing around though, because I had to get around a 420 to get into my MAcc program, and it was close to the end of my senior year. I am planning on retaking the exam.

I have had both undergraduate and graduate course in Statistics and Finance, and undergraduate classes in economics. I believe I will have to take a couple of calculus courses before I start a program, but I don't think they should be too difficult. My one B in undergrad was in Algebra, but it was a high B, and I forgot a side of an exam, so I don't consider myself too weak in math, I just haven't done most of it in a while.

I want to go to Emory, Georgia, or UT Austin, and I'm thinking about also applying to University of Florida, Georgia State, and, if all else fails, University of Memphis. What do you think my chances are of getting into a good program with those credentials, and say a 680-720 GMAT score? Also, what other schools should I consider?

Emory is my first choice because of their medical school, and I would like my research to be in the area of auditing, with emphasis, if possible, on governmental programs and healthcare auditing. It seems like it should be an interesting, growing field of study. However, Emory is also probably the hardest school to get into on my list.

Final questions- What can I do to improve my profile? Also, I live in the same city as one of the schools, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea for me to seek out a face to face meeting with them to discuss how to proceed, and if so, what questions should I ask?

Thanks once again for your input!!
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Yet another profile eval for an Accounting Ph.D 05 Jul 2017, 00:18
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Great idea of doing Ph.D. in accounting.
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Yet another profile eval for an Accounting Ph.D 10 Aug 2018, 13:59
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amazing gpa!
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Yet another profile eval for an Accounting Ph.D 21 Feb 2021, 07:05
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My apologies for posting on an old thread, but I'm very interested in an update from the OP.

I have a similar profile with an interest in healthcare and audit, and I am looking at applying to GSU, Emory, and GA Tech for Fall 2022.

-3.9 undergrad GPA, regional state university
-4.0 MAcc GPA, regional state university
-CPA license
-2 years public accounting experience auditing governments and nonprofits
-8 years at a privately held healthcare company, currently the financial controller
-1 year as a part-time adjunct at a private university (I teach one class/semester)
-currently working with a professor from my undergrad on a research proposal
-650 on my first practice GMAT, hoping to crack at least 700 with Manhattan Prep
-weak math background: B in precalc, dropped calc 1 twice, then an A in business calc; I am hoping to improve my GMAT quant score enough to make up for this
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Yet another profile eval for an Accounting Ph.D 21 Feb 2021, 07:19
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anneshirley
My apologies for posting on an old thread, but I'm very interested in an update from the OP.

I have a similar profile with an interest in healthcare and audit, and I am looking at applying to GSU, Emory, and GA Tech for Fall 2022.

-3.9 undergrad GPA, regional state university
-4.0 MAcc GPA, regional state university
-CPA license
-2 years public accounting experience auditing governments and nonprofits
-8 years at a privately held healthcare company, currently the financial controller
-1 year as a part-time adjunct at a private university (I teach one class/semester)
-currently working with a professor from my undergrad on a research proposal
-650 on my first practice GMAT, hoping to crack at least 700 with Manhattan Prep
-weak math background: B in precalc, dropped calc 1 twice, then an A in business calc; I am hoping to improve my GMAT quant score enough to make up for this
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Your profile is good. Just crack a 720+ on the GMAT with a Q49+. You should be good for the programs that you have mentioned.
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