Hi Alex and all GmatClubbers!
I would like to hear you opinion about my profile and ask few Business school questions.
My background is some what different than most of the people here, I'm neither Indian IT nor Asian.( no ofense).
I was born and raised in Ukraine,(moved when I was 15) educated here in NJ (Rutgers Undegraduate Business School, Finance major 3.6GPA, graduated 2008). Currently working as mutual fund accountant, big Wall Street bank. Planning to apply for 2013MBA, this October 2010, 1st round.
Throughout my undegraduate I had been working full time as an assistant manager at non-profit, earned employee of the year award ( maybe it'll help me to stand out).
Also, I have some international experience, mainly in the UK.I helped to negotiate a deal between UK manufacturing company and Ukrainian confectionary firm.
While in school, was a team leader in a stock research competition.
Other:
GMAT 720 (3rd attempt),
Age:28.
Fluent in 3 foreign languages.
Target schools:
Columbia ( early decision)
Cornell
NYU
Also, could you compare Cornell vs NYU vs Columbia?
Thank you, appreciate you help.