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Chances at Top 50 schools?

by ejam21 » Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:48 pm
Topic: Not sure where to apply
Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:56 am

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Good afternoon:

I am a longtime lurker and just took the GMAT 720.

Obviously, I would love to go to a top school. Here's my profile:

GMAT 720........B.S Molecular and Cell Biology (2.7 GPA,.....ouch)
By fall 2011 I will have worked in IT sales for 3 years, so not overly impressive for WE.
African american male

The reason I want to go ahead and apply is because I am going for a complete career change, as I would like to move into the finance industry.

I guess my overall question is, what sorts of full time programs would one with my split be advised to apply to? Any feedback, input, criticism,etc is welcomed from anyone on here.

Thanks!!
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by Tani » Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:08 pm
Hi,

You have both great and not-so-great things in your profile. The GMAT is terrific. Also, as an African American male you are eligible for help and guidance from The Consortium, an outstanding group dedicated to increasing access to graduate education for under-represented minorities. You should check out their website. https://www.cgsm.org/about/index.asp

Your GPA is iffy, but it is in a demanding major, which helps. Your work background may not be a problem. There are thousands of ibankers and consultants applying to business school every year, but many fewer who can bring a sales perspective to the classroom.

If you are planning a career change you will want to be able to answer why you want to change, why you are interested in your targeted field, how your experience to date has or has not prepared you for it and why you believe you will be a success in the new field. Many people go to business school to change careers, but schools are very leery of people who go to school to "find themselves". Demonstrating a clear objective and rationale will be key to a convincing application.

As for schools, check first with the Consortium. They have an outstanding list of schools that have a sincere interest in expanding diversity in their classes. Consider using an admissions consultant such as Kaplan offers. An experienced consultant can help you put together your story in the clearest, most persuasive manner.

Good luck,
Tani Wolff
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