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BS Physics UCSB
GPA ~ 2.9/3.0, maybe a little higher in my physics classes 3.1?
GMAT 710 Q47 V40
I took some SW engineering cources after graduation (UC extensions). I also took an investment management course (community college).
I've worked for various hi-tech companies, from startups to large companies. I've done low level embedded systems software, with responsibility and customer interaction increasing throughout my career.
Currently, I manage a group of ~15 individuals (scattered worldwide) for Qualcomm. We provide engineering support to customers. The language barrier, different time zones, and variety of cultures make my job interesting I've been there 2.5 years.
There are two gaps in employment:
1. I took 4.5 months off in the summer of 2000 to travel the globe on a solo voyage. (highly recommended)
2. After being laid off in 2002, I got a job as a snowboard instructor for the season. In hindsight, maybe I should have done an MBA..
Now, I'd really like the MBA for a career change. I'd love to go to NYC and study finance, but I think Stern and Columbia are out of my range??
the way I see it:
pro
---
decent gmat
physics degree
experience
con
---
low gpa
age
career change
My questions are:
1. Should I retake the GMAT? would a 720 - 740 improve my profile?
2. Where does my profile allow me to go?
BS Physics UCSB
GPA ~ 2.9/3.0, maybe a little higher in my physics classes 3.1?
GMAT 710 Q47 V40
I took some SW engineering cources after graduation (UC extensions). I also took an investment management course (community college).
I've worked for various hi-tech companies, from startups to large companies. I've done low level embedded systems software, with responsibility and customer interaction increasing throughout my career.
Currently, I manage a group of ~15 individuals (scattered worldwide) for Qualcomm. We provide engineering support to customers. The language barrier, different time zones, and variety of cultures make my job interesting I've been there 2.5 years.
There are two gaps in employment:
1. I took 4.5 months off in the summer of 2000 to travel the globe on a solo voyage. (highly recommended)
2. After being laid off in 2002, I got a job as a snowboard instructor for the season. In hindsight, maybe I should have done an MBA..
Now, I'd really like the MBA for a career change. I'd love to go to NYC and study finance, but I think Stern and Columbia are out of my range??
the way I see it:
pro
---
decent gmat
physics degree
experience
con
---
low gpa
age
career change
My questions are:
1. Should I retake the GMAT? would a 720 - 740 improve my profile?
2. Where does my profile allow me to go?
