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Please Evaluate

by texas560 » Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:13 pm
Hello. I was hoping if you could tell me if I have an approrpiate view of what should be "reach" and "realistic" choices for my profile. And based on my profile if said schools were not realistic, provide a suggestion as to what schools may be an initial fit.

Reach: Colombia, NYU, Tuck, Wharton, Kellog
Realistic: Texas, Cornell, Duke, UNC, Georgetown, BU

Gmat: 720 (Q:48 V:43)

Male, 23 (graduated college at 20), Indian American

Education

GPA: 3.35 (brought down slightly by pre-med coursework I also took in college)
Major: Finance
The University of Texas

Work Experience

4 years (at what would be time of admission, 3+ at time of application) in the Corporate Strategy group of a large (fortune 200) financial services firm. Job is essentially entails management consulting type engagements for business units within the company. Significant international experience with projects in France and the Netherlands(spent good amount of time overseas). Worked with C-level executives of the company.

Position advanced from analyst to senior analyst

Extra Cirics

College:

tutored children at homeless shelter
active member political group at university
co-chair of poverty awareness/volunteer development initiative
interfraternity council delegate for fraternity

Post-Undergrad

2 months working at an Indian NGO which aims at financing/building schools in villages (tought basic hygene seminars to children at school)
mentor underprivaled high school seniors and help them with college applications
tutor underprivleged 3rd graders (reading)
engage in many ad-hoc volunteer activities

Career Goals

short term- work for non-profit
long term- start own non-profit



Thank you so much!


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by Stacey Oyler » Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:59 pm
Hi Texas,

I think you're spot on with your school selection. In addition to your solid GPA and GMAT, it sounds like you've had a solid track record at work and have some interesting extracurricular activities. Remember, the key to getting into bschool is to put together solid applications from data forms to essays to recommenders. As you may know, there are many applicants with similar backgrounds in finance, it will be essential for you to differentiate your application. The best way to do this is through your essays. Please feel free to send your resume to [email protected] if you'd like a detailed and free assessment of your profile.

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by texas560 » Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:00 pm
Thank you!

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by Stacey Oyler » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:42 pm
You're welcome!

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