In Need of a Reality Check?

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In Need of a Reality Check?

by 3rd ACR » Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:30 am
Hi,

Could you please evaluate my profile?

Aiming for MBA class of 2013.

Age: 28
Gender: Male
Nationality: white/non-hispanic

GPA : 2.3, Texas A&M University. BS Political Science.
GMAT : 540 (First attempt)

Work experience:

Served 7 years in U.S. Army as an officer making the Rank of Captain. Served two tours in Iraq, totaling 27 months of leadership experience in combat and earning two bronze stars. While deployed to Iraq, I commanded a Battery of 142 men and stayed in command for a total of 18 months. While deployed, I executed over 214 patrols and was responsible for stimulating the economies of two major cities in southern iraq through targeted business grants resulting in a peaceful security situation and quantifiably reduced unemployment rate.

MAJOR area of concern:

Both my GMAT score and dismal GPA are the areas of concern. I'm at a crossroads where I need to know if attending a top 100 MBA program is in the realm of possibility for me. I wish to know so I can swallow it and move on instead of wasting countless hours preparing applications in hopes of a impossible outcome.

Career goals:

Immediately after B school, I'd like to work in general management for a fortune 500 company, using my problem solving and decision making skills to add value to the company.

School choices:

Is there even a school out there that would give me a shot?

Any incite no matter how frank would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.
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by Stacey Oyler » Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:42 pm
Hi,

Thanks for your post. Your excellent team and leadership experience is quite impressive and distinctive for bschool admissions. However, you are correct in your perception of your academics. Your GPA and GMAT score could be of some concern for adcoms.

I do think there is a business school out there for everyone - even those with low GMAT scores. In your case I do think it is possible for you to gain successful admission to a top 100 program. The key will be for you to find the programs that suit your needs and are also a good personal "fit." You'll also want to take the time to address your academic issues in an optional essay.

Lastly, you may wish to take a couple of foundation courses such as accounting and statistics. Not only will these courses help you brush up for business school, they will also signal the adcom that you are capable of doing well in quantitative courses.

Best,

Stacey
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