DISCLAIMER: I don't mean to cross-post - I posted this on one of the specific forums before I knew there was a general forum for these things. Please forgive the annoyance! END DISCLAIMER
Hello!
I would truly appreciate an honest evaluation of my chances of admission to a top-5 US business school. Before I begin, I am only 22 years old and do not plan on applying right away. Rather, I want to get an idea of whether you feel I am close to where I need to be, and what, if anything, I should focus on in the next couple years before I am ready to apply.
Credentials:
My questions are a) should I retake my GMAT (composite score is strong but I'm slightly concerned about my Q score - I had been doing much better on practice tests), b) I think one area of weakness is a lack of great extracurricular activities. I am actively pursuing some humanitarian opportunities in NYC (where I live), but I am also considering taking a year or two to travel the world, contributing of myself where I see fit. I have even begun considering joining the peace corps (not for Bschool admissions, but for myself); and c) How would admissions people look at me differently whether I stay at my job for 1 year vs. 2 years?
Anyway, that is my quick self-summary, and I really want to be in a position to target the very best schools within the next 1-3 years.
What do you think?
Thank you very much!
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Hello!
I would truly appreciate an honest evaluation of my chances of admission to a top-5 US business school. Before I begin, I am only 22 years old and do not plan on applying right away. Rather, I want to get an idea of whether you feel I am close to where I need to be, and what, if anything, I should focus on in the next couple years before I am ready to apply.
Credentials:
- Undergrad: Econ major at Brandeis U., 3.76 GPA/3.95 in my major (Magna Cum Laude)
College Extracurriculars: Most notably I was the treasurer of one of the largest clubs on campus.
Work Experience: Currently am working at a big four accounting firm in a consulting/finance division, and had a nice variety of internships throughout college.
GMAT: 730 (47 Q, 42 V)
My questions are a) should I retake my GMAT (composite score is strong but I'm slightly concerned about my Q score - I had been doing much better on practice tests), b) I think one area of weakness is a lack of great extracurricular activities. I am actively pursuing some humanitarian opportunities in NYC (where I live), but I am also considering taking a year or two to travel the world, contributing of myself where I see fit. I have even begun considering joining the peace corps (not for Bschool admissions, but for myself); and c) How would admissions people look at me differently whether I stay at my job for 1 year vs. 2 years?
Anyway, that is my quick self-summary, and I really want to be in a position to target the very best schools within the next 1-3 years.
What do you think?
Thank you very much!
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