Hi Lisa,
I'd appreciate your advice with my chances at several schools.
Academics
* GMAT: 750 (Q49 V44)
* GPA: 2.9
* B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCLA
Work
* 4.5 years work experience as an airline pilot
* 4 summer engineering internships during college (mechanical, hydro, project, technical operations engineer)
Leadership Activities
* Executive Director, Dance Marathon at UCLA: lead committee of 80-students in planning $200,000 fundraising event
* Resident Assistant at UCLA
* Currently volunteer with pilot union
Goals
* Take airline and flying experience, coupled with an MBA, to eventually re-enter the airline industry in airline consulting and management
I'm concerned about my undergrad GPA (2.9). However, much of my poor academic performance resulted from extensive involvement in UCLA activities (see above). My GPA for the last two years improved to 3.3, so I'm hoping an improving trend is notable. Will my competitive GMAT score be able to compensate for the weak GPA?
Target Schools:
USC Marshall
UCLA Anderson
I will definitely apply to USC and UCLA. What are you thoughts about extreme reach schools like Berkeley and Stanford? Should I even apply? Will my GPA preclude me from any of these schools? Or will my GMAT + unique background + good overall application be able to compensate for my GPA?
Thank you very much for your help and insight.
I'd appreciate your advice with my chances at several schools.
Academics
* GMAT: 750 (Q49 V44)
* GPA: 2.9
* B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCLA
Work
* 4.5 years work experience as an airline pilot
* 4 summer engineering internships during college (mechanical, hydro, project, technical operations engineer)
Leadership Activities
* Executive Director, Dance Marathon at UCLA: lead committee of 80-students in planning $200,000 fundraising event
* Resident Assistant at UCLA
* Currently volunteer with pilot union
Goals
* Take airline and flying experience, coupled with an MBA, to eventually re-enter the airline industry in airline consulting and management
I'm concerned about my undergrad GPA (2.9). However, much of my poor academic performance resulted from extensive involvement in UCLA activities (see above). My GPA for the last two years improved to 3.3, so I'm hoping an improving trend is notable. Will my competitive GMAT score be able to compensate for the weak GPA?
Target Schools:
USC Marshall
UCLA Anderson
I will definitely apply to USC and UCLA. What are you thoughts about extreme reach schools like Berkeley and Stanford? Should I even apply? Will my GPA preclude me from any of these schools? Or will my GMAT + unique background + good overall application be able to compensate for my GPA?
Thank you very much for your help and insight.
