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by jcook2004 » Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:11 pm
I'm applying for an MBA program this fall. I would summarize my background as a 'rise from mediocrity'. Here are the details.

Age: 29

Undergrad: Cal State Sacramento

GPA:

3.0 BS Computer Science - Details: I will be frank and say I did not take school seriously my 1st 4
semesters. I was then offered a full time job at an energy company my junior year which forced me to buckle down and prioritize. Killed it the last 4 semesters, grades trended upwards and I worked full time.

Professional Experience:

Big consulting - rated top amongst my peers year over year 5 years in a row. Early promotions every year. Business development/pre-sales/consulting/c-level/leadership experience. If you count my full time employment prior to graduation I have 7 years of work experience. I would say this work has turned me into a type a individual.

This firm doesn't recruit from my undergrad. I was referred via connections through my internship.




Extra curricular:

1)Office volunteer lead for firm. Coordinated/managed all volunteer events and non-profit relationships for local office 2012-2014.

2) Really involved in recruiting and intern development.



I'm taking the GMAT on 9/12 (using the veritas prep class now!!) and i'm probably hovering around 690-740.


Given the position I am in now i'm looking at UPenn/CBS/HBS. Am i crazy?

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:44 am
You have some good elements in your profile, and if you get a 740 on the GMAT, you could have a shot at those schools. They will like your driven and ambitious career achievements, so make sure your post MBA vision is cast is tight and compelling. What will work against you is your undergrad institution and GPA. While your career demonstrates a "turnaround" in ambition and effort, your UG institution is not a nationally-ranked university and your GPA will not impress. HBS for example, is much more interested in academic pedigree and GPA than GMAT, so even with a 740, you would face challenges at HBS. Wharton is more GMAT centric, and will like your work experience, and Columbia is a bit of a blend, but will also take issue with your college choice and performance. I would definitely give it a try, but you should venture out beyond the ivy league if you want to raise your chances.
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