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by TSonam » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:53 am
Hello there,

I would really appreciate it if you could evaluate my backgrounds. I am currently thinking about applying second round to Harvard, MIT and Columbia.

Undergrad - Columbia University (transferred)
GPA - 3.34
Major - Computer Engineering
GMAT - 660 (49Q, 31V) - Writing - 5.5
CFA Level III Candidate

extracurricular activity: part of the cultural dance group for the local community. (was a dance teacher for 1 year)

Nationality: Tibetan
I am the first in my family to ever go to college and one of the mere dozen of Tibetans to have attended an IVY league undergrad. I will probably be the first (or one of the few) Tibetans (out of our 7-9 million ppopulation) to ever attend a top MBA school. I grew up as a refugee in India. Moved to the United States after my second year of highschool. I have prevailed against many odds to be where I am today.

Work experience: Started off as Mutual Fund Account. Promoted to Senior Account Controller and then on to a Manager in the unusual period of 1.5 years. I have recently moved on to a new role with the same company (State Street) as Credit Analyst.

Please let me know where I stand. In the event that I don't get in (which is very likely), I intend to take my GMAT again next year and apply to these same schools again in addition to some more schools including NYU. What do you think about this?

Thank you.
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by Amy » Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:09 pm
Hi TSonam,

Your background is fascinating - I think you have the makings of very strong essays there. Your work progression is also strong.

Your undergrad GPA is fine (Columbia is a great program) but your GMAT could be better. If you don't have the time to re-take it this year, I think your plan to apply and see how you do with a plan to strengthen for next year if it doesn't work out is very sound.

Good luck!

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