I'm completing my undergrad at a top 25 semi-target university, and I am currently contemplating my 10 year plan, but I need some advice on where I should realistically be looking for business school down the road.
I will finish with about a 3.1 GPA, about a 3.4 in my major, and about a 3.8 in my senior year. Kinda blew it with the low cumulative GPA, but I did enjoy my college experience, so I have learned to deal with it. To be honest, I am a smart guy, but I partied way too much during undergrad and didn't realize the importance of a solid GPA. I finally got it together at the end of my junior year.
I took the GMAT last quarter and scored in the 99th percentile, and I am starting with a top non-IBD firm in August (Blackstone, Blackrock, Carlyle, PIMCO, Fidelity, etc.).
I am hoping I can move up within my company in the next few years and get my CFA by the time I apply.
Do I realistically have a chance to get into a top 10 school? I don't think I would really consider a business school outside of the top 10 due to the opportunity costs of a degree. Any opinions are much appreciated. Thanks.
I will finish with about a 3.1 GPA, about a 3.4 in my major, and about a 3.8 in my senior year. Kinda blew it with the low cumulative GPA, but I did enjoy my college experience, so I have learned to deal with it. To be honest, I am a smart guy, but I partied way too much during undergrad and didn't realize the importance of a solid GPA. I finally got it together at the end of my junior year.
I took the GMAT last quarter and scored in the 99th percentile, and I am starting with a top non-IBD firm in August (Blackstone, Blackrock, Carlyle, PIMCO, Fidelity, etc.).
I am hoping I can move up within my company in the next few years and get my CFA by the time I apply.
Do I realistically have a chance to get into a top 10 school? I don't think I would really consider a business school outside of the top 10 due to the opportunity costs of a degree. Any opinions are much appreciated. Thanks.
