Hello and thank you for taking the time to read. I need help strengthening my profile before I start the application process for next fall.
I am a 25 year old male
Scheduled to take my GMAT in Sept
(Currently scoring in 670-700 range on my practice exams)
Graduate of 2010, attended a US top 75 private university where I earned a dismal 2.39 overall GPA.
Double majored in Economics and Public Policy
I was also a walk-on (non-scholarship) member of the football team, while working part-time during the spring semesters.
There are other factors that contributed to my low GPA which I intend to address in my essays.
I currently work in the operations (Back Office) department of an Investment Banking Firm where apart from my job description, I have learned how to contribute to all department of operations.
Prior to this I worked as a data research analyst for a credit bureau where I was promoted to work on client specific, time sensitive projects.
Outside of work, I volunteer with the Big Brother, Big Sister organization which is a one on one commitment to mentor a child.
I also referee middle and high school basketball during the school year and coach a winter church league basketball team.
I know it's a stretch but I'm looking for entrance into a top 50 MBA program.
So my question is what steps can I take now so I present a better profile for admissions? (Alternative transcript? More extracurriculars, etc..)
What is a bare minimum GMAT score I need to aim for to balance my low GPA?
Any assistance is sincerely appreciated, thank you!
I am a 25 year old male
Scheduled to take my GMAT in Sept
(Currently scoring in 670-700 range on my practice exams)
Graduate of 2010, attended a US top 75 private university where I earned a dismal 2.39 overall GPA.
Double majored in Economics and Public Policy
I was also a walk-on (non-scholarship) member of the football team, while working part-time during the spring semesters.
There are other factors that contributed to my low GPA which I intend to address in my essays.
I currently work in the operations (Back Office) department of an Investment Banking Firm where apart from my job description, I have learned how to contribute to all department of operations.
Prior to this I worked as a data research analyst for a credit bureau where I was promoted to work on client specific, time sensitive projects.
Outside of work, I volunteer with the Big Brother, Big Sister organization which is a one on one commitment to mentor a child.
I also referee middle and high school basketball during the school year and coach a winter church league basketball team.
I know it's a stretch but I'm looking for entrance into a top 50 MBA program.
So my question is what steps can I take now so I present a better profile for admissions? (Alternative transcript? More extracurriculars, etc..)
What is a bare minimum GMAT score I need to aim for to balance my low GPA?
Any assistance is sincerely appreciated, thank you!
