Hi Lisa,
I am considering applying to an elite JD/MBA school and would like you to assess my chances. I think I have the "numbers" for admission into a competitive JD program, however I am worried that I have shortcomings for the MBA admissions part. I'm worried as coming off as a typical asian-american stats applicant with stellar grades and might be perceived as too analytical/bookish. Furthermore, given my junior level consulting position, I'm worried that I lack much leadership. For the banker/consultant type, could you provide examples of showing "leadership"? I would think in most junior level positions one does not get much management experience.
I plan on applying to joint degrees at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Penn, and Yale. I currently work for a top litigation/economics consulting firm and would eventually like to start my own litigation consulting company in the future. I think that by getting a JD I would understand lawyer-speak better, and an MBA would help tremendously in founding my own business.
UG: B.A. from Columbia Univ. in Economics
GPA: 3.95/4.00
GMAT: 770 [LSAT:176]
W.E: 2 full years at NERA (3 upon matriculation)
E.C: Nothing spectacular. Involved with 2 major ECs during college but have continued after graduation. Was in college orchestra and now in community orchestra. President of a homeless shelter staffing organization in college and continue to take an active role currently.
MBA Plans: Want to eventually start my own litigation consulting firm after returning to my current firm post-MBA. Or maybe join another start-up, but eventual goal is entrepreneurship.
As you can see, profile resembles a typical "bookish" candidate, and I'm worried that I might not distinguish myself from the other academics. Should I focus on easier programs such as Duke/Cornell or do you think I stand a chance?
Thank you!
I am considering applying to an elite JD/MBA school and would like you to assess my chances. I think I have the "numbers" for admission into a competitive JD program, however I am worried that I have shortcomings for the MBA admissions part. I'm worried as coming off as a typical asian-american stats applicant with stellar grades and might be perceived as too analytical/bookish. Furthermore, given my junior level consulting position, I'm worried that I lack much leadership. For the banker/consultant type, could you provide examples of showing "leadership"? I would think in most junior level positions one does not get much management experience.
I plan on applying to joint degrees at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Penn, and Yale. I currently work for a top litigation/economics consulting firm and would eventually like to start my own litigation consulting company in the future. I think that by getting a JD I would understand lawyer-speak better, and an MBA would help tremendously in founding my own business.
UG: B.A. from Columbia Univ. in Economics
GPA: 3.95/4.00
GMAT: 770 [LSAT:176]
W.E: 2 full years at NERA (3 upon matriculation)
E.C: Nothing spectacular. Involved with 2 major ECs during college but have continued after graduation. Was in college orchestra and now in community orchestra. President of a homeless shelter staffing organization in college and continue to take an active role currently.
MBA Plans: Want to eventually start my own litigation consulting firm after returning to my current firm post-MBA. Or maybe join another start-up, but eventual goal is entrepreneurship.
As you can see, profile resembles a typical "bookish" candidate, and I'm worried that I might not distinguish myself from the other academics. Should I focus on easier programs such as Duke/Cornell or do you think I stand a chance?
Thank you!
