Hello. Long time reader -- first time poster.
I'm applying this upcoming application cycle and wanted to see what this forum thought about my plans.
Here's some background:
-31 yr old white male
-8+ year veteran on active duty in the Air Force
-4 yrs experience as a nuclear missile launch officer and 4 yrs as a project manager for HR/IT systems
-Deployed to Iraq as a General's staff officer
-UGPA: 3.18 (B.S., Sport and Recreation Management) -- had some family-related extenuating circumstances
-Grad GPA: 3.32 (M.A., Organizational Leadership)
-GMAT: TBD -- first sitting is 28 Sept
I know my lack of GMAT score doesn't aid in the analysis of my chances, but I expect around a 660-700. My letters of recommendation will be strong, as will my essays.
Here are my targets (in rank order per round):
ROUND 1 (unless I have to retake the GMAT)
-Kellogg
-Dartmouth
-Duke
ROUND 2
-MIT
-Michigan
-Virginia
-Cornell
Short term, I want to do management consulting at MBB or a smaller boutique firm. Long term, I'd like to pursue non-profit work related to improving the healthcare benefit system for veterans. Financial considerations for each school are largely irrelevant as I have the GI Bill and will be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
I'm applying this upcoming application cycle and wanted to see what this forum thought about my plans.
Here's some background:
-31 yr old white male
-8+ year veteran on active duty in the Air Force
-4 yrs experience as a nuclear missile launch officer and 4 yrs as a project manager for HR/IT systems
-Deployed to Iraq as a General's staff officer
-UGPA: 3.18 (B.S., Sport and Recreation Management) -- had some family-related extenuating circumstances
-Grad GPA: 3.32 (M.A., Organizational Leadership)
-GMAT: TBD -- first sitting is 28 Sept
I know my lack of GMAT score doesn't aid in the analysis of my chances, but I expect around a 660-700. My letters of recommendation will be strong, as will my essays.
Here are my targets (in rank order per round):
ROUND 1 (unless I have to retake the GMAT)
-Kellogg
-Dartmouth
-Duke
ROUND 2
-MIT
-Michigan
-Virginia
-Cornell
Short term, I want to do management consulting at MBB or a smaller boutique firm. Long term, I'd like to pursue non-profit work related to improving the healthcare benefit system for veterans. Financial considerations for each school are largely irrelevant as I have the GI Bill and will be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
