So What are My Chances?

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So What are My Chances?

by bass » Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:34 pm
Hey

I'd like you to asses my profile:

Indian Male, 25
BS in Biology 3.2 GPA (This was a three-year degree. Will that be a stumbling block? Also, this the cumulative GPA, worked hard and managed a 3.6 in my Last Year of Graduation)
GMAT - 790

After college, I was a full-time musician for two years. Did loads of gigs, played with some big people, etc.

A year in a start-up in the education sector.

Current Job: Two years at a Digital Marketing firm - working with clients across domains such as oil & gas, travel, banking, etc. Involvement in three verticals of the company. I'm also Reporting to the GM of one of India's biggest private sector companies.

Google Analytics Qualified

I have also completed two online programs:
Content Marketing Strategy by Northwestern University (Brownie points for Kellogg?)

A Online Calculus Course offered by UPenn on Coursera - I did this because I wanted to showcase some proficiency at Math & Calculus since schools like to see it and I've been out of touch at it since high school.

Volunteer Work includes working for an organization that caters to mentally challenged children. Also experienced in working with a Department of The Police that helps women who've suffered hate crimes.

Post-MBA - I would like to work in a Management Consulting.

Looking at schools like Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, Darden and Fuqua.

Thanks.

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by Jon@Admissionado » Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:13 am
What a GMAT! Wow! Dude, how did you even do this? A 790! I think this matches the best score I have ever seen. Well done! Pat yourself on the back. Like eight times.
:)

Now that that test is out of the way, you can really concentrate on all the rest. with that score I'd focus my applications on Top 20 schools. I mean your score is awesome, although score alone will help immensely it won't get you in everywhere automatically. And there's still plenty of work to do.

You thankfully also have a very interesting background (Very curious about these two years as a musician), and that is simultaneously an advantage and a disadvantage. It's great because it makes your profile more interesting. But on the other hand, it makes your story a bit "messier". No worries though. This is something that can be taken care of in the narrative as you present your profile.

Otherwise, things look good,

Let me know if you have any further questions,

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by bass » Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:39 am
Hey Jon

Thanks for the reply!

Just curious, is there anything I can do to improve my chances?

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by Jon@Admissionado » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:20 am
For now: Solidify your volunteer work. Take any more leadership responsibilities if you get the opportunity. Get promoted if you can :). And if you can visit the schools, it's always nice.
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