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by warriors04 » Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:48 pm
Hi all,

Just starting the journey, and would like to get a sanity check as I move forward:

My profile

- 6 years experience working for the US Government, mostly overseas
- Field experience in Eastern Europe/Russia, Middle East and Asia
- Mastered two languages
- Two other languages, moderate proficiency
- Compelling job description

-30 years old
- History/Political Science major from good private school- 3.0 GPA (ouch!)

- Zero business experience

Now what I'm counting on is a strong GMAT score to counteract the GPA, and make the point that I have an intellectually challenging job, and my proficiency with languages proves I am capable.

I think my background would allow for a compelling application, and make me reasonably competitive.
I've just started on GMAT prep (initial test CATs in mid 600s), and would like to get a score north of 700 (don't we all...).

I am not a quant guy, and don't see myself going into hard finance- likely something general management and internationally focused. Based on my initial research, HBS, Darden and Duke seem like good fits in the top tier, along with Michigan and Tuck. I like the Lauder program, but Wharton seems seriously quant-focused.

Welcome thoughts from the experts on what tier of schools I can shoot for, and which would be a good fit.

Thanks,
Warriors04
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by throughmba » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:50 pm
Hi

Where have you been?

You are the likes sought after.

If you get post 700 then Top 20 based on the profile suitability and liking.

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by Jon@Admissionado » Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:19 am
Well, government jobs can be great, or not. It depends a lot on what you DID, and who and how many you led, and what the prestige factor of your job was. Obviously the "good end" of things would be high prestige, lots of leadership, and high profile stories.

You will certainly have a unique profile, and a lot of it will depend on your ability to tell a solid, coherent and interesting story, as well as to give the schools plausible goals that makes sense given your background.

To give you advice on fit, we'd need to know a bit more: Besides your eventual GMAT which will determine a lot, it will be helpful to know your post MBA goals, and any preferences you have in terms of schools i.e.: East coast/west, big/small, action-based learning/case study, etc.
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by MBAPrepAdvantage » Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:38 am
You might wish to research strategic consulting career goals but focused on the public sector. That way you can leverage your existing industry focus.

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by throughmba » Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:53 am
When are you appearing for GMAT?

Lauder program : You can only apply till 4th Jan.
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