Education: UC Berkeley Undergrad, BS in Business Administration (Haas), GPA: 3.95 (Highest Honors); also received Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Technology (essentially a minor in Entrepreneurship)
Work Experience: Currently work at a tech boutique investment bank (I plan to apply to MBA schools after two years or maybe make a move to Venture Capital and apply in 3-4 years). Interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers last summer in the audit group. I also worked at a startup for about 8 months during my senior year.
Certification: FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking), 63 (State Licensing Exam)
Extracurriculars: At Berkeley, I held a series of leadership positions. I was VP and Alumni Chair of my fraternity. I also was a Senior Research assistant for an MBA professor for 3 years (promoted after just one year). I was a mentor for youth entrepreneurs as well at Haas.
If I was to take the GMAT today and apply in 2-4 years, what score should I be shooting for given my GPA and other statistics? Since I have a high GPA does that give any leeway for a lower GMAT score or do I still need 700+? Also what are some things I can do to strengthen my application from now until I apply? Since I work so many hours it is tough to find time to volunteer even though that is a passion of mine.
Work Experience: Currently work at a tech boutique investment bank (I plan to apply to MBA schools after two years or maybe make a move to Venture Capital and apply in 3-4 years). Interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers last summer in the audit group. I also worked at a startup for about 8 months during my senior year.
Certification: FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking), 63 (State Licensing Exam)
Extracurriculars: At Berkeley, I held a series of leadership positions. I was VP and Alumni Chair of my fraternity. I also was a Senior Research assistant for an MBA professor for 3 years (promoted after just one year). I was a mentor for youth entrepreneurs as well at Haas.
If I was to take the GMAT today and apply in 2-4 years, what score should I be shooting for given my GPA and other statistics? Since I have a high GPA does that give any leeway for a lower GMAT score or do I still need 700+? Also what are some things I can do to strengthen my application from now until I apply? Since I work so many hours it is tough to find time to volunteer even though that is a passion of mine.
