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Sul: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 41; Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:06 pm; Thanked: 2 times

by Sul » Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:19 am

Hi,

I thought after giving GMAT I will have a clear picture as to what path should I follow but the result left me clueless to my next steps forward.I hold the following credentials:

UG: B.Tech (ECE-73%)
PG: Masters in Economics (DU) (62%)
CFA Level 3 candidate (Level-1 -2010 ,Level-2-2011)
Work Experience : 2 years (Mckinsey and Co)
GMAT SCORe:700 (Q-50,V-34)

I plan to work in the finance sector (Investment banking/PE/VC/Financial Advisory)post my MBA.Now with the above profile I have got mixed reviews from various counselors whom I have visited and now I am perplexed as to what shall I do next.Some say the schools mentioned above are beyond my reach with the above credentials ( though Cornell and ISB can still be looked into).I am not so keen on these two schools as they offer limited or no option to go into investment banking and majorly focus on consulting.I am very keen on Yale/Booth/UCLA as they have greater options for the opportunities I am looking for.

I would be grateful if you guys could pitch in here and put forth your thoughts on this.What shall be my next steps forward? (Re-take of GMAT/Another year of work ex/Seek onsite opportunities/etc).

Please help me

Source: Beat The GMAT — Admissions Success Stories | Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:19 am

voiceofsticks: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 25; Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:11 pm; Location: Washington, DC; Thanked: 6 times; GMAT Score:650

by voiceofsticks » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:18 am

Sul, your post was a little confusing. It looks like you're currently PLANNING to apply, but you haven't yet?

Either way, I think you've got a good shot at Cornell, UCLA and Yale. I certainly don't think you're out of the running for Columbia and Booth, but you're right that you want just walk in the door. Those are the two schools that most closely fit what you want to do anyway though. If you have a choice among these schools, my vote would be for Chicago, Columbia, UCLA and Yale, in that order. I can't speak to Cornell or ISB much.

You may get more input if you clarify where you're at in the process too. Good luck!

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