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Williams21
- Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
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- Joined: Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:47 am
Hello all - I'd love to receive any advice relating to my profile. Specifically, do I have a chance at a top five school?
My Story:
For the last seven years I've been teaching high school English at a very competitive independent high school. Recently, I've become more and more interested in switching careers and getting into business; in particular, working for a management consulting firm. My free time is spent reading any number business strategy books, and I find business strategy to be a fascinating field. I really regret not getting into business during college.
I'm also interested in exploring the growing field of global educational consulting (working with schools that want to expand their classroom, globally). Given my background, I think this may be the more realistic option (and the easiest to sell).
(non-teaching) Leadership Experience :
- Director of three major student retreats
- Adult leader and work-site coordinator for three international service trips (to Mexico)
- Participation in global education seminars
- Participation in National teaching colloquiums
- Faculty mentor for younger teachers
- Participation in a number of task forces and committees focusing on school improvement
- Head JV football coach, head freshman rugby coach, varsity track coach
- Co-chair of accreditation committee
GMAT: 730 (Q44 , V47)
Age: 30
Undergrad GPA: 3.1 majoring in Communication Arts (read: public speaking) at a reputable state school
Grad GPA: 3.9 in Education at NYU
Target Schools:
- Stanford (reach), Kellogg, Ross, Yale, and Haas all have large education clubs, which may help.
- Harvard is probably a total reach...as it is with almost everyone... but since they partner with a global education company I'm thinking it may be worth a shot.
Recommendations:
- Would be very strong, including head of school
Extra-curricular
- Triathlete, recreational rock climbing, collegiate rugby player, tutor, etc
Do I have any chance at these schools given my lack of actual business experience and low undergrad GPA? I'm really interested to know if schools value candidates who have taken a non-traditional path, such as myself, or would they view my lack of experience to be a risk. I know schools love younger candidates that come from TFA, but what about independent schools?
Any input you guys (and gals) have would be great.
Thanks!
My Story:
For the last seven years I've been teaching high school English at a very competitive independent high school. Recently, I've become more and more interested in switching careers and getting into business; in particular, working for a management consulting firm. My free time is spent reading any number business strategy books, and I find business strategy to be a fascinating field. I really regret not getting into business during college.
I'm also interested in exploring the growing field of global educational consulting (working with schools that want to expand their classroom, globally). Given my background, I think this may be the more realistic option (and the easiest to sell).
(non-teaching) Leadership Experience :
- Director of three major student retreats
- Adult leader and work-site coordinator for three international service trips (to Mexico)
- Participation in global education seminars
- Participation in National teaching colloquiums
- Faculty mentor for younger teachers
- Participation in a number of task forces and committees focusing on school improvement
- Head JV football coach, head freshman rugby coach, varsity track coach
- Co-chair of accreditation committee
GMAT: 730 (Q44 , V47)
Age: 30
Undergrad GPA: 3.1 majoring in Communication Arts (read: public speaking) at a reputable state school
Grad GPA: 3.9 in Education at NYU
Target Schools:
- Stanford (reach), Kellogg, Ross, Yale, and Haas all have large education clubs, which may help.
- Harvard is probably a total reach...as it is with almost everyone... but since they partner with a global education company I'm thinking it may be worth a shot.
Recommendations:
- Would be very strong, including head of school
Extra-curricular
- Triathlete, recreational rock climbing, collegiate rugby player, tutor, etc
Do I have any chance at these schools given my lack of actual business experience and low undergrad GPA? I'm really interested to know if schools value candidates who have taken a non-traditional path, such as myself, or would they view my lack of experience to be a risk. I know schools love younger candidates that come from TFA, but what about independent schools?
Any input you guys (and gals) have would be great.
Thanks!
