U.S. citizen, Indian, Female, 26
GPA: 3.76 from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Majored in Science policy. Limited undergraduate Quant record; took Stats, several Economics classes and Intro to Computer Science.
GMAT: 620 (Math:35/Verbal:40)
Work Experience: Almost 5 years in government, focused on foreign policy. Worked at the State Department and the White House on foreign policy issues. Significant international work experience, primarily in South Asia.
Extra Curricular: Active involvement and leadership in extracurriculars during college, including dance team and tutoring program. Continued participation in community post-college, including service with my yoga studio. Currently, working on my yoga certification.
I'm still exploring the option of a dual degree with an MBA and a Masters in Public Policy. My goal is to either return to government with an advanced degree or work for a small non-profit focused on nutrition and healthy living.
Currently I'm thinking:
-University of California, Berkeley (MBA/MPH)
-Duke(MBA/MPP)
-NYU(MBA/MPA)
-IESE (MBA)
-LSB (MBA)
I would consider attending business school part-time, but would be limited to NYU, Berkeley and Georgetown due to my job.
I know my GMAT score leaves much to be desired, but I have a very unique story to tell in terms of work experience and post-MBA plans. I have a solid undergraduate background; I think my proven track record for success in professional and academic settings is a good basis for applying to these schools, but I'm not sure how much my GMAT score will hurt my application. I intend to take the GMAT again, but am uncertain of the results; I got the score I expected to get when I tested. Am I setting myself up for disappointment by being unrealistic?
GPA: 3.76 from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Majored in Science policy. Limited undergraduate Quant record; took Stats, several Economics classes and Intro to Computer Science.
GMAT: 620 (Math:35/Verbal:40)
Work Experience: Almost 5 years in government, focused on foreign policy. Worked at the State Department and the White House on foreign policy issues. Significant international work experience, primarily in South Asia.
Extra Curricular: Active involvement and leadership in extracurriculars during college, including dance team and tutoring program. Continued participation in community post-college, including service with my yoga studio. Currently, working on my yoga certification.
I'm still exploring the option of a dual degree with an MBA and a Masters in Public Policy. My goal is to either return to government with an advanced degree or work for a small non-profit focused on nutrition and healthy living.
Currently I'm thinking:
-University of California, Berkeley (MBA/MPH)
-Duke(MBA/MPP)
-NYU(MBA/MPA)
-IESE (MBA)
-LSB (MBA)
I would consider attending business school part-time, but would be limited to NYU, Berkeley and Georgetown due to my job.
I know my GMAT score leaves much to be desired, but I have a very unique story to tell in terms of work experience and post-MBA plans. I have a solid undergraduate background; I think my proven track record for success in professional and academic settings is a good basis for applying to these schools, but I'm not sure how much my GMAT score will hurt my application. I intend to take the GMAT again, but am uncertain of the results; I got the score I expected to get when I tested. Am I setting myself up for disappointment by being unrealistic?
