Hello all,
I'm new to this site and just starting to think about getting an MBA. I want an MBA for a break from work, build upon my business acumen, and explore career change opportunities. Therefore, I'm hoping some of you here can evaluate my profile and let me know what types of schools I should be looking at.
For example: Will I be wasting my time and money applying to a Columbia, Stern, UCLA, or USC? (Note: I'm only listing those as schools based upon location. I still need to further research different b-school programs.)
Numerous co-workers have graduated from top 10 b-schools, so I think my work experience is decent...considering some were in more junior positions than me. But, I'm concerned about my GMAT and undergrad GPA.
The following is my profile:
GMAT: 690 (Significantly higher verbal than quant)
Undergrad School: Ranked in the 40-50 range over the past several years (based upon US News & World Reports rankings).
Undergrad GPA: 3.21 (eh...didn't study too hard the first couple years)
Work Experience: 7 years at, arguably, one of the top 10 IT consulting firms. Recruited straight from undergrad.
Career Progression: Promoted twice. Structured nature of the firm would make it difficult to be promoted more than that based upon yrs with the firm. However, I can elaborate on how my roles and responsibilities increased on different projects.
Extra curricular: Nothing that stands out. I have helped organize volunteer events at work, etc.
I'm new to this site and just starting to think about getting an MBA. I want an MBA for a break from work, build upon my business acumen, and explore career change opportunities. Therefore, I'm hoping some of you here can evaluate my profile and let me know what types of schools I should be looking at.
For example: Will I be wasting my time and money applying to a Columbia, Stern, UCLA, or USC? (Note: I'm only listing those as schools based upon location. I still need to further research different b-school programs.)
Numerous co-workers have graduated from top 10 b-schools, so I think my work experience is decent...considering some were in more junior positions than me. But, I'm concerned about my GMAT and undergrad GPA.
The following is my profile:
GMAT: 690 (Significantly higher verbal than quant)
Undergrad School: Ranked in the 40-50 range over the past several years (based upon US News & World Reports rankings).
Undergrad GPA: 3.21 (eh...didn't study too hard the first couple years)
Work Experience: 7 years at, arguably, one of the top 10 IT consulting firms. Recruited straight from undergrad.
Career Progression: Promoted twice. Structured nature of the firm would make it difficult to be promoted more than that based upon yrs with the firm. However, I can elaborate on how my roles and responsibilities increased on different projects.
Extra curricular: Nothing that stands out. I have helped organize volunteer events at work, etc.
