Thanks in advance for taking the time to evaluate my profile. Could you possibly
(1) Evaluate my profile along with my chances at schools targeted?
(2) Suggest some areas to improve on before applying and some other schools to consider?
For reference, I am thinking of applying for Fall 2014 matriculation and I am a white male.
Education- BS Biomedical Engineering w/ Emphasis in Mechanical from top 20 Engineering Program GPA: 2.9 Major GPA: 3.1. Absolutely was not prepared for college (study habits, etc.) and had a 2.4 in my Freshman year. Improved after that and had a 3.4 my final and toughest semester.
GMAT- 730 (Q: 49, V:41, AWA: 5.0)
Work Experience: Current Position is as Analyst in F500 Corp Finance and have received a promotion in my 1 year here, before that I had 1 year exp as Design Engineer at small Tech/Defense firm. Also have 2 summers of boutique Private Equity internship.
International Work Experience: Not a whole lot right now. But may be traveling soon to Asia and/or Central America for meetings.
ECs:
-Involved in small volunteering opportunities in college
-Now involved with Boys & Girls Club as well as Acumen Fund-like non-profit
Target Schools: Wharton, Tuck, Booth, Ross, Columbia, Cornell, Kenan-Flagler
Goals: Healthcare/Biotech Investment Banking or possibly Corp Dev
Profile Evaluation
This topic has expert replies
GMAT/MBA Expert
- Stacy Blackman
- MBA Admissions Consultant
- Posts: 1049
- Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:59 pm
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Thanked: 50 times
- Followed by:113 members
Hi smahr11,
First, I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a low GPA and how he addressed this:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehens ... ies/case5/
Your GMAT numbers certainly indicate that you have the intellect and focus to thrive in a top tier MBA program. Nothing about your story makes me think there is any reason why you cannot be admitted, but nothing stands out telling me why you should be admitted. All of the reasons why a top program would admit him are in the details of his work experience, personal experiences, personality, values and overall story.
Remember that admissions teams are looking to cultivate future leaders, so I recommend looking for as many of these experiences as you can.
Here is some school specific advice for the programs you are considering:
Wharton: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... n-wharton/
Tuck: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... outh-tuck/
Booth: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... ago-booth/
We also provide free 30 minute phone consultations here:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
First, I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a low GPA and how he addressed this:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehens ... ies/case5/
Your GMAT numbers certainly indicate that you have the intellect and focus to thrive in a top tier MBA program. Nothing about your story makes me think there is any reason why you cannot be admitted, but nothing stands out telling me why you should be admitted. All of the reasons why a top program would admit him are in the details of his work experience, personal experiences, personality, values and overall story.
Remember that admissions teams are looking to cultivate future leaders, so I recommend looking for as many of these experiences as you can.
Here is some school specific advice for the programs you are considering:
Wharton: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... n-wharton/
Tuck: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... outh-tuck/
Booth: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... ago-booth/
We also provide free 30 minute phone consultations here:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Interested in a free 30 minute consultation with the Stacy Blackman Team? Sign up here: https://stacyblackman.com/contact
S T A C Y B L A C K M A N Consulting
Admissions Strategy
323.934.3936
www.StacyBlackman.com
Read the SBC blog.
Follow me on Twitter.
Like SBC on Facebook.
Learn more about me
S T A C Y B L A C K M A N Consulting
Admissions Strategy
323.934.3936
www.StacyBlackman.com
Read the SBC blog.
Follow me on Twitter.
Like SBC on Facebook.
Learn more about me