Hi guys,
New to the forums here..just wanted to get some feedback on those who have more experience than I in applying for an MBA program. The problem is my GPA. I thought I would be short and schedule out the facts and keep my eyes and ears open to your comments.
The Facts:
Age: 23
GMAT: M
Education:
High School: 3.6 GPA 720 + on math sections of SAT I and II's(if this means anything)
Undergraduate: UCI Engineering 2.1 GPA (Cause of work and other personal reasons)
Work Experience: I think I have a relatively strong list of work experience for my age(cant get in to to much detail) but it includes:
Quality Control Technician- Used computers/machinery to test IC chips.
Project Analyst- where I did R&D for a high level networking project(published in patent) for a growing midcap firm.
Financial Intern Analyst- helped with firm side in a recapitalization process with a big name investment bank.
Financial Adviser- I am currently a licensed financial adviser with about a million in AUM at a top mutual fund company(have my series 7, 66 and life insurance licensees).
GMAT- I took one practice test from mba.com without any studying and after a long day at work and scored a 640(Q45 V32). I am pretty sure I can break 730/40 with months of studying.
I have strong EC activities and affiliations as well. Assuming I have a well written app and strong letters of rec, WHAT ELSE can I do to have a shot at a top 20 school B-School? In another words, I know I don't have a chance right now, but what can I do between now and the right application days to improve my chances.
Thanks in advance!
New to the forums here..just wanted to get some feedback on those who have more experience than I in applying for an MBA program. The problem is my GPA. I thought I would be short and schedule out the facts and keep my eyes and ears open to your comments.
The Facts:
Age: 23
GMAT: M
Education:
High School: 3.6 GPA 720 + on math sections of SAT I and II's(if this means anything)
Undergraduate: UCI Engineering 2.1 GPA (Cause of work and other personal reasons)
Work Experience: I think I have a relatively strong list of work experience for my age(cant get in to to much detail) but it includes:
Quality Control Technician- Used computers/machinery to test IC chips.
Project Analyst- where I did R&D for a high level networking project(published in patent) for a growing midcap firm.
Financial Intern Analyst- helped with firm side in a recapitalization process with a big name investment bank.
Financial Adviser- I am currently a licensed financial adviser with about a million in AUM at a top mutual fund company(have my series 7, 66 and life insurance licensees).
GMAT- I took one practice test from mba.com without any studying and after a long day at work and scored a 640(Q45 V32). I am pretty sure I can break 730/40 with months of studying.
I have strong EC activities and affiliations as well. Assuming I have a well written app and strong letters of rec, WHAT ELSE can I do to have a shot at a top 20 school B-School? In another words, I know I don't have a chance right now, but what can I do between now and the right application days to improve my chances.
Thanks in advance!
