Hello accepted.com, please help me evaluate what my next steps should be before applying to graduate school
Let me begin by providing a brief profile of my candidacy.
African American Male
Berea College 07
College GPA 3.3
GMAT Scores (High)
Diagnostic 460
GMAT Prep 470, 540 560 490, 510, 570
Kaplan 530 550 560 510 520 560 500 540 560
MGMat 540 550 600
Offcial GMAT 510 Q33 V29
I prepared a total of 6 months before sitting for the GMAT. I took a Kaplan course that cost 1200 and self studied for about 18 weeks. I worked my butt off - utilizing the forums to create a study plan. I read Fortune magazine during my free time and took a practice test each day during my last 2 weeks of study. I suck at Standardized test - end of discussion.
Work experience
- I worked at Nestle as a Human Resources Generalist, which was my first job out of college. I was in that position for about 18 months but got laid off as a result of the slow economy. I immediately tapped into my resources and got a job working as an Account Manager @ Amica Insurance Company. My position @ Amica is an entry level management position in which I manage a team of about 7 employees. The skills as a manager in this position is invaluable.
Volunteer
- Led group of 15 Katrina
- Tutored Minority inner city high school students( 1year) - Mentored a few students by showing them value of education.
- Member of local Rotary club - I have completed many service projects as a result
- Held various Leadership positions in college Pres/VP/etc
Option 1
- Apply as a ML4t fellow. Please see their website. www.ml4t.org. An 18 month program that prepares qualified minority students by helping them become more competitive. Down side to this is that I will not be able to begin a program until Fall '12
Option 2
- Apply to the Consortium - similar to MLT, but they accept "the best of the best" minority candidates and act in a way recruiter would act when trying to place a job candidate. They have a network of schools that choose Consortium students to meet their minority quota's.
Option 3
Lastly, Take my chances with 3 TOP 50 schools in which I may actually stand a chance with getting accepted into. U of R, Vanderbilt? some other.
At this point I just dont know@! I am a little frustrated with my GMAT performance considering my efforts, but I feel as though there is hope. I feel like the only way I could improve further would be to get a private tutor and I DO NOT see much value in that.
Please Help Please Help
Let me begin by providing a brief profile of my candidacy.
African American Male
Berea College 07
College GPA 3.3
GMAT Scores (High)
Diagnostic 460
GMAT Prep 470, 540 560 490, 510, 570
Kaplan 530 550 560 510 520 560 500 540 560
MGMat 540 550 600
Offcial GMAT 510 Q33 V29
I prepared a total of 6 months before sitting for the GMAT. I took a Kaplan course that cost 1200 and self studied for about 18 weeks. I worked my butt off - utilizing the forums to create a study plan. I read Fortune magazine during my free time and took a practice test each day during my last 2 weeks of study. I suck at Standardized test - end of discussion.
Work experience
- I worked at Nestle as a Human Resources Generalist, which was my first job out of college. I was in that position for about 18 months but got laid off as a result of the slow economy. I immediately tapped into my resources and got a job working as an Account Manager @ Amica Insurance Company. My position @ Amica is an entry level management position in which I manage a team of about 7 employees. The skills as a manager in this position is invaluable.
Volunteer
- Led group of 15 Katrina
- Tutored Minority inner city high school students( 1year) - Mentored a few students by showing them value of education.
- Member of local Rotary club - I have completed many service projects as a result
- Held various Leadership positions in college Pres/VP/etc
Option 1
- Apply as a ML4t fellow. Please see their website. www.ml4t.org. An 18 month program that prepares qualified minority students by helping them become more competitive. Down side to this is that I will not be able to begin a program until Fall '12
Option 2
- Apply to the Consortium - similar to MLT, but they accept "the best of the best" minority candidates and act in a way recruiter would act when trying to place a job candidate. They have a network of schools that choose Consortium students to meet their minority quota's.
Option 3
Lastly, Take my chances with 3 TOP 50 schools in which I may actually stand a chance with getting accepted into. U of R, Vanderbilt? some other.
At this point I just dont know@! I am a little frustrated with my GMAT performance considering my efforts, but I feel as though there is hope. I feel like the only way I could improve further would be to get a private tutor and I DO NOT see much value in that.
Please Help Please Help
