I am a 25 year old white male determined to get into a top US business school. Please help me!!
Academic History:
Undergraduate degree in Politics and History from Top 25 US university
GPA of 3.42 out of 4.0
GMAT: 710 (Q46, V42)
Work Experience:
I am very non-traditional in my opinion. I spent the first two years after undergrad working as a full-time, commission-only personal trainer. I was then offered a position managing trainers at a new club which I did for 9 months, before accepting a general management position at another new health club, where I currently work.
I know this is not the type of work b-school adcoms usually see in applicants, but I feel my professional growth (in a short time)can speak for itself. Additionally, I have taken Financial Accounting and Statistics at a renowned university to make up for lack of quantitative experience on my resume. I have also spent a lot of time forming a specific goal for my post-MBA career, targeting program management at hospitals and corporate wellness facilities.
As far as extracurricular experience, I am an avid marathoner (completed 7) and regular fundraiser for a national non for profit. I have a wealth of travel experience to draw on as well and am trying to work that into my essays.
What do you think? Am I competitive as a "unique" candidate, or just a dreamer trying to hang with the heavyweights in finance and consulting? Right now I am considering the following schools, based on 1)strength of network/recruiting 2)location 3)program offerings
Any help in evaluating my candidacy would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Academic History:
Undergraduate degree in Politics and History from Top 25 US university
GPA of 3.42 out of 4.0
GMAT: 710 (Q46, V42)
Work Experience:
I am very non-traditional in my opinion. I spent the first two years after undergrad working as a full-time, commission-only personal trainer. I was then offered a position managing trainers at a new club which I did for 9 months, before accepting a general management position at another new health club, where I currently work.
I know this is not the type of work b-school adcoms usually see in applicants, but I feel my professional growth (in a short time)can speak for itself. Additionally, I have taken Financial Accounting and Statistics at a renowned university to make up for lack of quantitative experience on my resume. I have also spent a lot of time forming a specific goal for my post-MBA career, targeting program management at hospitals and corporate wellness facilities.
As far as extracurricular experience, I am an avid marathoner (completed 7) and regular fundraiser for a national non for profit. I have a wealth of travel experience to draw on as well and am trying to work that into my essays.
What do you think? Am I competitive as a "unique" candidate, or just a dreamer trying to hang with the heavyweights in finance and consulting? Right now I am considering the following schools, based on 1)strength of network/recruiting 2)location 3)program offerings
Any help in evaluating my candidacy would be much appreciated. Thanks!
