Hi MBA Consultant,
I've had the opportunity to work within a family business (privately owned by my family) for the past two years (currently, 24 years old). I am an international buyer and marketing director for a national Canadian retail company (est. for 30 years) with over 150 employees. I've had the opportunity to work in South East Asia (China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Singapore) extensively and speak four languages (perfectly bilingual in English and French; intermediate in Mandarin (Chinese) and Spanish).
I hold a bachelor's in finance from HEC School of Management (Montreal) with a overall GPA of 3.1 (last two years, 3.4-3.5). My GMAT has yet to be taken.
I've been a keynote speaker (on four occasions) for the Wilfred Laurier School of Management for undergraduate and MBA classes on the subject of "International Affairs in China" and "Negotiations in China". I hold honorary certificates from the dean of the school thanking me for my implication at the school.
I would like to have an idea on my candidacy for the following schools as well as some advice on the letters of recommendation:
1) School short list: Harvard, MIT, Chicago GSB, Columbia, Stern
2) Do schools positively view LoRs from non-family colleagues (other departments)? Can letters be sent from Chinese suppliers in the foreign language (including official translation)? Can two letters be sent from the the same supplier but two different individuals?
3) What is my overall chance (given a good GMAT score)?
With many thanks and kind regards.
I've had the opportunity to work within a family business (privately owned by my family) for the past two years (currently, 24 years old). I am an international buyer and marketing director for a national Canadian retail company (est. for 30 years) with over 150 employees. I've had the opportunity to work in South East Asia (China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Singapore) extensively and speak four languages (perfectly bilingual in English and French; intermediate in Mandarin (Chinese) and Spanish).
I hold a bachelor's in finance from HEC School of Management (Montreal) with a overall GPA of 3.1 (last two years, 3.4-3.5). My GMAT has yet to be taken.
I've been a keynote speaker (on four occasions) for the Wilfred Laurier School of Management for undergraduate and MBA classes on the subject of "International Affairs in China" and "Negotiations in China". I hold honorary certificates from the dean of the school thanking me for my implication at the school.
I would like to have an idea on my candidacy for the following schools as well as some advice on the letters of recommendation:
1) School short list: Harvard, MIT, Chicago GSB, Columbia, Stern
2) Do schools positively view LoRs from non-family colleagues (other departments)? Can letters be sent from Chinese suppliers in the foreign language (including official translation)? Can two letters be sent from the the same supplier but two different individuals?
3) What is my overall chance (given a good GMAT score)?
With many thanks and kind regards.
