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Profile evaluation please :)

by dubvee07 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:43 pm
I am 25 y/o applying for 2010 admissions looking for an honest profile evaluation. My backround is as follows

Graduated from West Virginia University, BS in Business Admin. Overall gpa low 3.08 , Major GPA 3.48 (1st year of college hurt my gpa).
Delta sigma PI business frat social chairman

6 months studying abroad in Australia, spent time in Bangkok, Phucket, Fiji, New Zealand, and basically traveled the whole east coast of Australia.

Gmat: 650 (q42 v 37)

E.C. WVU alumni association community service chair, won awards for outstanding alumni chapter.

Experience:
1.5 years at a wholesale lender, booking loans for Goldman Sachs, Promoted to regional sales manager after 6 months, company went out of business after 1.5 yrs

Did 6 months project management at small company while I re-evaluated my work situation.

1.5 years Structured Finance analyst at top 6 US Bank. Oversee 5 billion in assets for multiple portfolios.

I plan to apply to the following schools in preferred order: Duke, Darden, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory, UT Austin, Georgetown, Wake Forest.

I am also deciding whether to hire an admission consultant, or to retake the gmat (or both). I am leaning towards putting together a strong app with my current profile and an admission consultant, I think my strength would be the interview (if I was given one).

Sorry for the long post. I hope I can get an admit from at least one of my top choices. Thank you very much!
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by Lisa Anderson » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:07 pm
Dear dubvee07,

Based on the information provided, I think you have the foundation for a competitive application to your target schools. You have an appropriate mix of programs for your profile; however, increasing your GMAT score at least 30 points would make your top 5 less of a reach for you. I would encourage you to take it again to try and increase your score considering your GPA is below average. Also, your essays, recommendations, and interviews are critical to the ultimate decision, so be sure to convey your successful leadership and teamwork experiences as well as a solid rationale for getting your MBA in relation to your past experiences and future career goals. An admissions consultant could be helpful for you, and I encourage you to research all of the possibilities out there.

Best of luck,
Lisa
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