Hi Stacy!
I am quite puzzled as I've read 100 different things from 100 different people about my profile.
GPA: 3.15 (top 5 undergrad finance)
GMAT 760 (49Q, 44V)
Work Experience: 5.5 years at matriculation (3 large finance companies), structured finance
Certifications: CFA Charterholder
Asian American Male, US Citizen
In undergrad, I slacked off of my core classes and instead fell in love with French. I got straight A's for my French courses. I didn't find my passion for finance until I started working. No advancement (except salary) in my first two positions and promotion at my current position.
I know Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton are out of my reach due to my GPA but do I have a solid shot at 5-15?
My ideal schools:
UCLA, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Duke, Northwestern, and NYU Stern
Thanks for your help!
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Hi greenbags125,
Thanks for your post. You have a strong candidacy. Although your GPA is lower than the averages of the programs you are considering, there are ways you can address this in your application. I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a sub 3.0 GPA who was accepted into a top MBA program, it should provide insight for your application: https://www.stacyblackman.com/client-stories/
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Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Thanks for your post. You have a strong candidacy. Although your GPA is lower than the averages of the programs you are considering, there are ways you can address this in your application. I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a sub 3.0 GPA who was accepted into a top MBA program, it should provide insight for your application: https://www.stacyblackman.com/client-stories/
If you would like, we provide free school advice for the programs you are considering here:
Stanford: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... -business/
HBS: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... ss-school/
Wharton: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... n-wharton/
We also provide free 30 minute phone consultations here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
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