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by jeshelman17 » Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:26 am
Dear Lisa,
I was hoping you would take a look at my profile, and give me a little bit of guidance regarding the Business School admissions process. A little about myself....

I attended Wesleyan University and earned a 3.31 in economics. My grades were significantly better in my last two years. I also played baseball and golf while in school, and was in a fraternity.

Following undergrad, i taught for 2 years through the Teach For America program.

I am currently studying for the GMAT, my last two practice tests were both 750.

I am looking at jobs in consulting and non-profit management/data analysis

I plan to work for 2-3 more years, and then pursue my MBA.

What are some things that I could do to strengthen my application, and what sorts of schools do you think I should be targeting?

Thank you for your time!
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by Lisa Anderson » Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:04 pm
Dear jeshelman17,

You are on your way to building a competitive profile and I commend you for planning this far in advance. You have a solid GPA from a selective school, and your TFA experience will be valuable. TFA has partnerships with several MBA programs, so you might consider researching those programs as a place to start when determining where to apply. These schools have the best understanding of TFA, what it takes to be selected and what the role entails. The schools you ultimately apply to should be a good match for you in terms of curriculum, culture and connections. I encourage you to read our sticky on school selection for tips and suggestions on identifying programs. Over the next 2-3 years, you want to build a strong resume of professional experience in the path you choose. Seek out leadership roles and make identifiable contributions to your organization, as well as find community organizations or extracurricular activities to be involved in outside the office. You can supplement leadership and teamwork experiences in these outside activities to further build your resume and show a well-rounded profile.

Best of luck,
Lisa
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