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Profile Evalu. Decent Gmat. Low GPA. Business owner

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by wonderland130 » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:20 am
I have a fairly unique profile and I'm unsure how improve it. I am 24 and I currently have a gmat score of 730 (2nd time) and my GPA is 3.0/4.0 @ Top 10 Engineering School. Degree was in chemical engineering. I participated in a cooperative engineering program so I worked for GE for 1.5 years during my schooling. After that in my late sophomore/early junior I started working mostly full time 32-35 hours a week for a procurement consulting company as a consultant full time during school(worked there till I started my current job.)

During my junior year I started an e-commerce business that has been providing me well over 6 figures annually. My grades, however, slipped down to a 3.0 since I don't believe I balanced my studies with my business that well.

I also accepted my job as an investment analyst with citigroup (current employer) before I graduated. I have had promotions as well as substantial leadership experience during my 1.6 years there so far. I was able to finish last course at a satellite campus where I worked.

In total I have about 3-3.5 years professional full time experience but only about little less than one year if you consider my official graduation date.

I have also started a non profit charity that directly relates to my own business. I have really had no time to do any other extra curricular activities due to work, business, and charity.

I would like to attend U of Chicago , Kellog, Wharton, Stanford or Darden. I am considering doing a alternative transcript to help offset the GPA but I am wondering where I stand. Any help would be great.

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by Lisa Anderson » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:46 pm
Dear wonderland130,

Based on the information provided, I think you have a competitive profile for your target schools. However, you are targeting some highly competitive/selective business schools. As such, your essays, recommendations, and interviews are critical to the ultimate decision. I think you have some interesting professional experience that should distinguish you from other applicants; however, it will be important to convey your successful leadership and teamwork experiences in your essays as well as a solid rationale for getting your MBA in relation to your past experiences and future career goals. I'm not sure you need an alternative transcript considering your major, working while in school, and your GMAT score. If you feel you need to brush up on some skills or want an introduction to some business courses prior to starting a MBA program, then you might consider taking some classes. Finally, you should add 1-2 safety schools to your list. While you have a good shot at one of your preferred schools, it is always good to have a backup plan.

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Lisa
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