Hi. I'm looking to get some professional insights into the kinds of schools for which I have a reasonable chance of acceptance.
Biographical Information:
- 22 Years Old
- Asian Canadian
- Male
Educational Background:
- MSc in Finance from Queen's University (GPA 3.70/4.30)
- BA in Economics from McGill University (GPA 3.35/4.00)
- GMAT 720 Q48 V40 AWA 5.5 IR 7
Research Experience:
- I presented my graduate thesis at an internationally recognized conference as session chair and presenter in 2013 and 2014.
Work Experience:
- I am currently working as an instructional Assistant at a local community college.
- I worked as a graduate teaching assistant and MBA tutor for one year while in school.
Particulars:
- I own a business that helps with the exporting of Canadian goods.
- I turned it into a profitable business and it now nets $5,000 after all expenses each year.
- I am in the process of expanding the business.
- I used the proceeds from this business to fund my currency trading endeavours with $20,000+.
- I made a lot of money at first.
- I lost a lot of money.
- I made back all the losses.
- And then I lost all but $2,000 because I became greedy not following my own rules of trading but am slowly recovering the losses.
Goals:
- The big reason for my interest in an MBA is to be able to signal to employers that I am serious.
- Another big reason for my interest in an MBA is to be able to learn about the areas that I have not studied before.
- I know a good deal of Economics and Finance but not much in the fields of Marketing and Operations Management for instance.
- I am working towards a CFA designation and will write my Level I exam this week and hope to pass Level II before I apply for MBA.
- I previously wanted to do a PhD but that is no longer what I wish to do.
- I want to work as an economic consultant, financial consultant, credit analyst or equity analyst in the US.
- I have many entrepreneurial ideas that I want to pursue and in the future I would like to fund these projects myself.
- Ultimately, I want to give back to communities around the world by changing how the future generations are educated.
- This is inspired by my own experience talking to my mature students and colleagues.
- I am, many times, stomped by their extremely strong beliefs in Economics and Financial Markets that I believe have no place in today's society.
- I believe education is the only way to change and I will do my part to walk the walk.
Questions:
- Which schools do I have a reasonable chance of acceptance at?
- Do I need to rewrite my GMAT?
- Does it help with admissions at Wharton MBA if my brother is studying at the University of Pennsylvania?
- I am aware that my work experience is significantly lacking. What can I do to improve my chances? Does my age play a role in admissions?
I am throwing you a lot of information in the hopes that you can provide a candid answer on my chances. If you believe that I should rewrite my GMAT to improve my chances, please tell me without hesitation. I would love to hear your honest assessment on my chances.
You'll be pretty happy to know I took Veritas prep online in 2012. I think you have me in your system. Message me in private if you want to chat with me about additional personal info.
Thanks in advance and I hope you have a wonderful day!