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NDLadyzman: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 21; Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:42 am

by NDLadyzman » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:50 am

Hey everyone,

I just submitted by applications for the Early Round at Tuck, Darden, and McCombs. Below is some of my history.

Male
Filipino
25 years old
Undergrad: Rice, GPA 3.4 Cum Laude
GMAT 1: 650 (46 Q, 34V)
GMAT 2: 660 (39 Q, 41V)
Career: Currently in supply chain at a major sports goods company (i.e. Addidas, Puma, New Balance).
Extracurriculars: Certified Personal Fitness Trainer by ACE (American Council on Exercise). Volunteered to train people in working out and athletics.

I'm hoping to get into brand management at another athletics firm after graduation. I'm already in the right industry that I want, just in the wrong function.

I was just wondering how I would look to admissions committees at top 15 MBA programs. Note that my individual GMATs are a little low for these schools but one GMAT has a decent quant score or 46 (79%) and the other GMAT has a decent verbal score of 41 (92%). I also aced Calculus, Statistics, and Econ in college. My extracurriculars in fitness also tie in with my professional work.

Do I have a shot at places like Darden, Tuck, McCombs, and other programs? I figure I'm different from the hordes of Asians coming from banking, consulting, and IT. Thank for your help!

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rjimports: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:22 pm

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by rjimports » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:16 am

Salutations,

This post is particularly interesting in that it pertains to me. Like the applicant above, I am also an Asian-American male who has had extensive experience in the sports/recreation industry. While not one to allow preconceptions to mar otherwise clear judgments, I assume, like the candidate above, that we are somewhat unique. As I have worked as a certified personal trainer (CSCS, NSCA) for some 5 years, I would like to know the relative oddity of our scenario.

As for my 2 cents, there are specific programs catered towards your interests. I know because I, at one point, was interested in them. San Diego State University's "Sports Management MBA" and Oregon's "Warsaw Sports Marketing Center" come to mind. While not considered "Top" MBAs, they do provide an in-depth and focused education on sports management and marketing.

If I were to pursue the fitness avenue, I would entertain attending these programs. However, my path is focused on global entrepreneurship and leadership, and thus, other schools may prove better.

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