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asimsim2 wrote:Hi!

I would really love to know what you think is a good fit for me for a full time MBA, and get a profile evaluation.
I plan to send my application in round 1 of next year.
I think my profile is pretty strong and I can make it to top 10 schools.

I'm 30 year old, male, not American
GMAT score of 760(q50 v42 ir8 awa6). Gpa of 3.8 in electrical engineering,
Ranked major and spent the last 10 years in the army.
In my latest job I served as a combat squad commander.
No experience at all in the business/finance world.
my work experience:
* Served as an officer most of my army life.
* Commanded up to several dozens of people.
* Mostly been active in field roles as a combat commander.
* Served 2 years in the army HQ in an office job.
* Managed complex projects, work plans and training plans.
* Haven't managed money. However, managed precious resources.
* Intense job overall, with many leadership and management traits acquired.

Why MBA and why now:
* First of all, I lack the business experience and the knowledge so this is the time to get them.
* I really love managing and working with people. this is what i did through all of my career.
* I can contribute to school given my different perspective and approach.
* Why now? Because I don't get any younger. Aand I believe I have the necessary traits to succeed in business but lack the experience, connections and professional knowledge.

Extracurricular: it is a weak part because my career was so intense:
* participated in several educational programs through the army - 1 year we did weekly school visits.
1 year we had students from schools come to our unit.
* running 3 times a week. participated in several 10km races and half maratones.
* certified as an advance open water diver, love to play guitar.

Really interested in the technology sector and entrepreneurship, however for me it is an opportunity to start a new career so all the options are relevant.
I am less interested in finance. Consulting and GM however are reasonable options.
I think part of the reasons I want to go to business school is to know better the job possibilities in order to make the right choice for me.

Optional schools and why I think they will be a good fit:
1. Stanford - proximity to the Silicon Valley and the tech industry. California weather...
2. Harvard - love Boston. Visited there and it was an amazing experience. Most diverse program for me to allow me to go to different directions.
3. Chicago booth - average age closer to my age. Really flexible program. Better scholarships options.

Any thoughts on these schools and my profile? Or other schools you believe will be a good fit?

Thx
asimsim