Hello,
I'd first like to thank you for taking the time to offer this invaluable service. I have what I think is a fairly unique situation, and I am hoping that I am competitive for the programs I am interested in. I will certainly try to keep this as succinct as possible.
I graduated from Cornell University with a 2.8 (ugh, I know, haha) GPA. Since then I have worked one year as a Graduate Assistant in Intramural Sports at the University of Kentucky. I directly supervised 17 supervisors and over 75 student employees (officials). I have hired, fired, and trained employees for 5 years including my time at Cornell. I earned a 3.66 GPA at UK, however, I felt that I would be more comfortable at Indiana University in Bloomington where I am attending school currently. I have spent a month here, and I am glad I made that decision. Here at IU I am an Associate Instructor teaching 4 instructional basketball classes. I teach over 100 undergrads.
I just took the GMAT (9/7/07) and scored a 700 - 43Q and 42V.
My work experience, besides working as an Intramural supervisor (Cornell) and Graduate Assistant (UK) is mainly internships. I have worked for 3 NBA teams, and a semi-pro football team in the marketing or sponsorship department, and Vitamin Water during the past 3 years.
As far as leadership experience, I was the president of my fraternity's chapter at Cornell, this time included SEVERAL philanthropic and social events, too many to list here. Also I co-founded and captained a club basketball team at Cornell. We organized several games in the NY area, and played in an Ivy League tournament at Princeton. I was also an RA as a Junior at Cornell with 45 residents.
I think another aspect of my application that is worth mentioning is that I'm African American. I know there aren't too many people who look like me with my qualifications.
I find brand marketing fascinating, and I am pursuing an MBA to hone my talent as I begin my career as a young professional. I'd like to eventually work in the sport marketing field, and I hope to study the black consumer and ways that sport firms can include this largely neglected group. I am very interested in the Kelley school here at IU, however I don't know where I stand in this process. I'd like whatever guidance you have to give. Thanks for your time!
I'd first like to thank you for taking the time to offer this invaluable service. I have what I think is a fairly unique situation, and I am hoping that I am competitive for the programs I am interested in. I will certainly try to keep this as succinct as possible.
I graduated from Cornell University with a 2.8 (ugh, I know, haha) GPA. Since then I have worked one year as a Graduate Assistant in Intramural Sports at the University of Kentucky. I directly supervised 17 supervisors and over 75 student employees (officials). I have hired, fired, and trained employees for 5 years including my time at Cornell. I earned a 3.66 GPA at UK, however, I felt that I would be more comfortable at Indiana University in Bloomington where I am attending school currently. I have spent a month here, and I am glad I made that decision. Here at IU I am an Associate Instructor teaching 4 instructional basketball classes. I teach over 100 undergrads.
I just took the GMAT (9/7/07) and scored a 700 - 43Q and 42V.
My work experience, besides working as an Intramural supervisor (Cornell) and Graduate Assistant (UK) is mainly internships. I have worked for 3 NBA teams, and a semi-pro football team in the marketing or sponsorship department, and Vitamin Water during the past 3 years.
As far as leadership experience, I was the president of my fraternity's chapter at Cornell, this time included SEVERAL philanthropic and social events, too many to list here. Also I co-founded and captained a club basketball team at Cornell. We organized several games in the NY area, and played in an Ivy League tournament at Princeton. I was also an RA as a Junior at Cornell with 45 residents.
I think another aspect of my application that is worth mentioning is that I'm African American. I know there aren't too many people who look like me with my qualifications.
I find brand marketing fascinating, and I am pursuing an MBA to hone my talent as I begin my career as a young professional. I'd like to eventually work in the sport marketing field, and I hope to study the black consumer and ways that sport firms can include this largely neglected group. I am very interested in the Kelley school here at IU, however I don't know where I stand in this process. I'd like whatever guidance you have to give. Thanks for your time!
