I'm interested in applying for the MMH program at Cornell, UNLV MHA, or EHL in Switzerland. I got a OK gmat (680, Q49, V32, AWA 5.0) and some experiences (3+ years in regional hotel oversea as mgmt trainee and assistant of GM, 0.5 years from IBM as software testing team). I got my old professor and former manager writing recommendation letters citing my ability at work and in class. However, with my low GPA 2.7, I really have no idea what my chances are. Can someone please help me?
GMAT:
2nd try: 680 Q49 V32 AWA 5.0, taken in Sep 2010
1st try: 610 Q45 V29 AWA 4.5, taken in Aug 2010
GPA: 2.7/4.0 from NC State Univ. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Computer Science
Recommendation Letter:
1st: director of rooms
2st: former professor from NCSU
Experience:
Co-op 6 months in IBM as software testing team
3 months as front desk clerk
9 months as assistant mgr of front desk
15 months as assistant mgr of marketing
10+ months as special assistant of GM
pros: worked in both IT (IBM) and hospitality industries. worked in both the US and oversea (Taiwan). currently working in family-owned hotel business
cons: low GPA (2.7 compare to 3.3, avg of cornell), only 3.5 years of experience (compare to 5 years, the avg of cornell)
Thank you.
GMAT:
2nd try: 680 Q49 V32 AWA 5.0, taken in Sep 2010
1st try: 610 Q45 V29 AWA 4.5, taken in Aug 2010
GPA: 2.7/4.0 from NC State Univ. Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Computer Science
Recommendation Letter:
1st: director of rooms
2st: former professor from NCSU
Experience:
Co-op 6 months in IBM as software testing team
3 months as front desk clerk
9 months as assistant mgr of front desk
15 months as assistant mgr of marketing
10+ months as special assistant of GM
pros: worked in both IT (IBM) and hospitality industries. worked in both the US and oversea (Taiwan). currently working in family-owned hotel business
cons: low GPA (2.7 compare to 3.3, avg of cornell), only 3.5 years of experience (compare to 5 years, the avg of cornell)
Thank you.