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Profile Evalulation Request: GMAT 710 (V49 Q39) GPA 3.1/4.0

by MBAhelp » Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:01 pm
GMAT 710 (V49 Q39)
GPA 3.1/4.0

6 years work experience.

Worked in Commercial RE (first analyst, then promoted to broker) (2.5 yrs)

Resigned and moved to Aspen, CO - Spent two years as Ski Pro / Retail Sales (2 Yrs)

Now working at a global Footwear and Apparel Brand in Marketing / Product Management (1 yr)

How much will Aspen stint hurt me. Do i have any business applying to Kellog or Sloan?

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:00 pm
It all depends on how you pitch that time "away" from the real world in your essays. If you can think of a good story which illustrates key learnings or insight you gained, even insight into yourself and your career, and this last year of working in marketing demonstrates the "new you" with achievements and success, then it shouldn't hurt you. Especially if you can convince the committees that you are bringing perspecitve and real value to the table for your classmates that is unique. your big GMAt score will help substantiate your claim to be ready for b-school, but developing your story will be critical. Let us know if you need help.
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by Jon@Admissionado » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:53 pm
Well, it doesn't need to hurt you as long as you approach it maturely and cleverly. First: Time off is okay. Tell us about it, what you needed, why you left, what you expected to gain, etc. Secondly, given that you moved from Serious Job to sports related job to sports related job, you should have an easy time building career goals that will take you in that direction. So actually, moving to Aspen, although it may not seem like it, is a good career choice, for you left something you didn't like, and found your true calling :)
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by MBAPrepAdvantage » Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:30 pm
Position Aspen as part of your career path. Your present job is in the same industry and two years on the slopes with your customers makes you more effective in understanding their needs in Marketing / Product Management.

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