I've searched and searched for any post that addresses my question, and can't find any topic in any forum that does so.
I have been an executive assistant at a top investment bank for the past 3 years, and have 2 years of other administrative experience before that. I went to a top UC Berkeley graduated with a good GPA. I have been scoring in the high 600s (and one 710) on practice GMATs so far, and would consider myself well-rounded with a good number of extra-curriculars, but would like to advance my career beyond admin work.
So many people on this site and others tend to be Indian working in IT, or if not, i-bankers or consultants. So my question is, is my work experience (or lack of real work experience as some people on these boards might think) a hindrance to getting into a top school? Do admissions directors turn their heads a people who aren't investment bankers and/or don't have patents registered to them?
I'm having a hard time finding information on this. I'd appreciate your insight. Thanks!
I have been an executive assistant at a top investment bank for the past 3 years, and have 2 years of other administrative experience before that. I went to a top UC Berkeley graduated with a good GPA. I have been scoring in the high 600s (and one 710) on practice GMATs so far, and would consider myself well-rounded with a good number of extra-curriculars, but would like to advance my career beyond admin work.
So many people on this site and others tend to be Indian working in IT, or if not, i-bankers or consultants. So my question is, is my work experience (or lack of real work experience as some people on these boards might think) a hindrance to getting into a top school? Do admissions directors turn their heads a people who aren't investment bankers and/or don't have patents registered to them?
I'm having a hard time finding information on this. I'd appreciate your insight. Thanks!
