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Hi,

I am planning on undertaking my MBA in 2012/2013 (I've already applied to a couple of schools). I am aiming for HKU, Melbourne Business School, AGSM, Imperial College. My aim is to develop skills to work in upper management and one day start my own consultancy. Also keen to look into a move into finance.

Details below:

Work ex: 10 years of work experience in government IT - 5 years management, currently project manager.
Leadership/Self-starter: Founder of a charity which runs TEDx conferences, and a small business for my public speaking, which I do Australia-wide outside of work.
Extra ciriculars: Former president of the state Young Professionals Network and committee member on various volunteer organisations.
GMAT: 640
GPA: extremely average undergrad ~4/7, strong post-grad 5.75/7
Ed: BIT, Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management
Other: I enjoy running marathons - there's not many of us who *enjoy* it

I'm interested to know:

If my GPA/GMAT score drags me down too much?
Whether my profile is 'unique' enough or too cookie cutter?
Whether the schools I'm aiming for are at an appropriate level?

Thanks, much appreciated.

I dont think your GPA is a heavy laggard. It's common for students to dwell on the negative factors and to become pessimistic about their chances of being accepted to schools. You package in whole looks very interesting in first look. Your accomplishment must show that you can become a leader on campus,profession and become an asset wherever you go.

Your experience is good enough to impress people.

EC's are also very good.

Thanks.

One last question - do you think the schools I'm aiming for (around the top 40 mark) are appropriate for my profile?