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yeah_well_the dude abides
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Hi all, new member here and I am fortunate to have stumbled upon this website. I am going to provide my backstory, then my plan to apply for an MBA:
I am 24 years old, with almost 2 years of work experience. 1 year working at a law firm (considered going into law, scored high 80% on LSAT, then decided against pursuing law for various reasons).
Now I am currently working at a major financial institution and have been doing so for almost a year. I am a financial planner.
I graduated from Pace University (NYC) <gasp!> with a 3.2 GPA in 2008. I know PACE isn't a great school, but truth be told, I wasn't focused on academics "back in the day." I can't change that so here's to hoping that doesn't greatly affect me in a negative way.
So, to sum up the above:
- approximately 2 years work experience.
- 3.2 GPA from a mediocre university.
- volunteered for gubernatorial campaign
- haven't touched the GMAT yet
- I plan on volunteering abroad before applying for my MBA
My target schools: Kellogg, Columbia, Booth and other programs ranked in the top 10.
I seek to work in international business, preferably as a consultant. My current employer has offices all over the world and my plan is to get international work and volunteer experience within the next few years. I want to have about 4-5 years of work experience before applying for my MBA.
I plan on writing the GMAT soon to get it over with because as mentioned above, I won't actually be applying for a few years.
So, any advice out there for me? Am I in big trouble for my underwhelming GPA from a mediocre school? Do you agree with my writing of the GMAT now to get it over with? Do you agree with my wanting to get 2-3 years more of work experience before applying?
I seek an MBA from an institution with an excellent international business program. Columbia is my first choice for this reason. I have been doing some research online but can anyone recommend other top institutions with excellent international business programs? I am going to do whatever it takes to get into a top institution and if I need to contact an admission consultant, then I shall. For the first time in my life, I actually have a concrete goal.
Thank you all for your time in reading my novel above, and I eagerly await any advice you can share!
I am 24 years old, with almost 2 years of work experience. 1 year working at a law firm (considered going into law, scored high 80% on LSAT, then decided against pursuing law for various reasons).
Now I am currently working at a major financial institution and have been doing so for almost a year. I am a financial planner.
I graduated from Pace University (NYC) <gasp!> with a 3.2 GPA in 2008. I know PACE isn't a great school, but truth be told, I wasn't focused on academics "back in the day." I can't change that so here's to hoping that doesn't greatly affect me in a negative way.
So, to sum up the above:
- approximately 2 years work experience.
- 3.2 GPA from a mediocre university.
- volunteered for gubernatorial campaign
- haven't touched the GMAT yet
- I plan on volunteering abroad before applying for my MBA
My target schools: Kellogg, Columbia, Booth and other programs ranked in the top 10.
I seek to work in international business, preferably as a consultant. My current employer has offices all over the world and my plan is to get international work and volunteer experience within the next few years. I want to have about 4-5 years of work experience before applying for my MBA.
I plan on writing the GMAT soon to get it over with because as mentioned above, I won't actually be applying for a few years.
So, any advice out there for me? Am I in big trouble for my underwhelming GPA from a mediocre school? Do you agree with my writing of the GMAT now to get it over with? Do you agree with my wanting to get 2-3 years more of work experience before applying?
I seek an MBA from an institution with an excellent international business program. Columbia is my first choice for this reason. I have been doing some research online but can anyone recommend other top institutions with excellent international business programs? I am going to do whatever it takes to get into a top institution and if I need to contact an admission consultant, then I shall. For the first time in my life, I actually have a concrete goal.
Thank you all for your time in reading my novel above, and I eagerly await any advice you can share!
