I am completely unsure which schools would consider this candidate. Any help is appreciated.
The quick stats:
- 99% percentile GMAT
- 2.80 GPA (B.S. Physics undergrad from the U.C. system)
- 3+ years work experience (including a good promotion) in predictive analytics for a mid-sized tech company (NASDAQ-listed)
- Patented in predictive modeling
- Strong writer
The low GPA is due to several factors:
- External circumstances when beginning undergrad.
- Having empty units -- ie. classes I signed up for with no intention of attending -- in order to fulfill unit requirements for using certain school resources. Additionally, the physics program I was a part of purposely undervalues the units for upper division physics courses in order to graduate more knowledgeable students. (Admittedly, it was short-sighted to think that my GPA was irrelevant when selecting empty unit courses.)
- Physics program at the school I attended is, arguably, the school's calling card.
As schools (as somewhat of a rule, I've heard,) look to increase their GMAT and GPA averages year-over-year, I feel that a school lagging in their incoming GMAT score may consider me in the final round of application submissions. Am I off base in that assumption? And then, what schools should I consider? I understand that not all interviewees are accepted, but I have a strong personality that may play well provided I get that opportunity. Is it absurd to think some top ten schools would consider me?
Thanks.
The quick stats:
- 99% percentile GMAT
- 2.80 GPA (B.S. Physics undergrad from the U.C. system)
- 3+ years work experience (including a good promotion) in predictive analytics for a mid-sized tech company (NASDAQ-listed)
- Patented in predictive modeling
- Strong writer
The low GPA is due to several factors:
- External circumstances when beginning undergrad.
- Having empty units -- ie. classes I signed up for with no intention of attending -- in order to fulfill unit requirements for using certain school resources. Additionally, the physics program I was a part of purposely undervalues the units for upper division physics courses in order to graduate more knowledgeable students. (Admittedly, it was short-sighted to think that my GPA was irrelevant when selecting empty unit courses.)
- Physics program at the school I attended is, arguably, the school's calling card.
As schools (as somewhat of a rule, I've heard,) look to increase their GMAT and GPA averages year-over-year, I feel that a school lagging in their incoming GMAT score may consider me in the final round of application submissions. Am I off base in that assumption? And then, what schools should I consider? I understand that not all interviewees are accepted, but I have a strong personality that may play well provided I get that opportunity. Is it absurd to think some top ten schools would consider me?
Thanks.
