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by ExtremelyAtypical » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:25 am
Hi,

I've been reading this forum for a while and would really like to hear your opinion. I've searched for stories similar to mine but I feel I'm in a somewhat rare position.

My stats:
  • I'm a German citizen, ethnically Turkish.
  • I was a community college transfer to University of Michigan Ann Arbor
  • I majored in Political Science and it took me 6 years (4 @ UMAA, 2 @ CC)
  • I graduated with a 2.7 GPA (some F's on my courses)
  • I was active in Mock Trial and finished Top 20 nationally
  • My GMAT is a 700
  • I currently work as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in Germany, with significant international work experience (no other jobs or noteworthy internships)

    (I was interviewed only because a German AP was willing to vouch for me and I did very well in the case interviews)
In less than 2 years time I am expected to pursue an MBA degree. Its important for me that I attend a good school. I'm particularly interested in Columbia, INSEAD, London Business School.

I know that I have very good work experience, but my worry is that my very poor undergraduate performance will hold me back. As a student I certainly dealt with adverse circumstances that made my performance worse, but the majority of it was my own immaturity as a student. I prioritized my social life over all else. I've changed tremendously since, there's no other way to be successful in my current job, and I think I could perform very well at top institutions. I just don't know where I'm likely to be admitted.

There are three things I'm really curious about:
  1. What schools would I be competitive at? My interests are INSEAD, Columbia, LBS. Do I have a realistic chance here or should I broaden my search? If so, do you have recommendations on other place where I could apply?
  2. Should I retake the GMAT?

    I took the original GMAT during undergrad with minimal preparation. I've been retesting myself and think I could realistically score 740-750. Is that enough of a bump to make a difference for me?
  3. Should I build an alternate transcript?

    I'd really like to avoid this option since my job is extremely intense, but if this is the only way I can be admitted to a good program then I would do it.
I really look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks!
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by Stacy Blackman » Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:23 pm
Hi ExtremelyAtypical,

Thanks for posting. First, here are school specific tips for the programs you are interested in:

Columbia: https://www.stacyblackman.com/category/columbia-advice/
INSEAD: https://www.stacyblackman.com/category/insead-advice/
London Business School: https://www.stacyblackman.com/category/l ... ol-advice/


For your undergraduate record, I strongly recommend you read the following case study of an applicant with a 2.7 GPA from Michigan who was accepted into Columbia and Chicago Booth: https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehens ... ies/case5/

There are ways you can address your low GPA in your application.

Additionally, if you do believe you can improve your GMAT score by 40-50 points, we recommend you take the test again. Your GMAT score is self-reported on your application, so business schools will focus on your highest score.

If you are interested, we provide free 30 minute phone consultations here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/


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