So What are My Chances?

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So What are My Chances?

by bass » Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:36 pm
Hey

I'd like you to asses my profile:

Indian Male, 25
BS in Biology 3.2 GPA (This was a three-year degree. Will that be a stumbling block? Also, this the cumulative GPA, worked hard and managed a 3.6 in my Last Year of Graduation)
GMAT - 790

After college, I was a full-time musician for two years. Did loads of gigs, played with some big people, etc.

A year in a start-up in the education sector.

Current Job: Two years at a Digital Marketing firm - working with clients across domains such as oil & gas, travel, banking, etc. Involvement in three verticals of the company. I'm also Reporting to the GM of one of India's biggest private sector companies.

Google Analytics Qualified

I have also completed two online programs:
Content Marketing Strategy by Northwestern University (Brownie points for Kellogg?)

A Online Calculus Course offered by UPenn on Coursera - I did this because I wanted to showcase some proficiency at Math & Calculus since schools like to see it and I've been out of touch at it since high school.

Volunteer Work includes working for an organization that caters to mentally challenged children. Also experienced in working with a Department of The Police that helps women who've suffered hate crimes.

Post-MBA - I would like to work in a Management Consulting.

Looking at schools like Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, Darden and Fuqua.

Thanks.
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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:59 pm
Yes you have a chance--the schools will require your degree to be "equivalent" to a BS or BA (four year) degree in the US, but it doesn't have to be four years. Your key will be in tying in your background and career decisions into a coherent vision towards your future. What you want to avoid is appearing like you have bumped around the pinball table without any intentional plan and now want to leverage b-school to get you on track. The secret in doing this is to find a thread of continuity and purpose in your past endeavors and weave them into your short and long term vision. We can help you with that if you get stuck. No reason why you shouldn't get some attention from the top schools.
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