Hello,
I'm looking for some feedback on current list of schools and possible ways to improve my chances. Your help is appreciated.
Profile -
"¢ Age: 25 years old, will be 26 by matriculation (applying in the fall of 2012)
"¢ Ethnicity: Chinese - Born in the U.S
"¢ Work Experience: Will have approximately 46 months of work experience by matriculation
"¢ Field/Industry: Non-profit/Community and economic development
"¢ Role: Finance - Underwriting small business loans (analyzing financials, projections, credit, etc.)
"¢ Other - Certified Economic Development Finance Professional (National Development Council)
"¢ GPA/School: 3.33 at a University of California school (Top 40)
"¢ GMAT: 660, Q46 V35 (Retaking in May)
"¢ Extras: President of a sports club (undergrad), director of a large regional tournament for said sport (undergrad), certified tax prep for low income households through local non profit (post undergrad)
"¢ Post MBA Goals - Start up a Community Development Finance Institution in an under-served market.
Short-list of schools -
"¢ USC
"¢ Emory
"¢ Indiana University
"¢ University of Washington
"¢ UC San Diego
Based on my own assessment the list above ranges from stretch to competitive, but I would appreciate feedback or suggestions for other schools.
I also feel that my GMAT is holding me back, am I wrong about this? Technically a 660 is "in range," but what does "in range" really mean when it boils down to a good enough GMAT?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
William
I'm looking for some feedback on current list of schools and possible ways to improve my chances. Your help is appreciated.
Profile -
"¢ Age: 25 years old, will be 26 by matriculation (applying in the fall of 2012)
"¢ Ethnicity: Chinese - Born in the U.S
"¢ Work Experience: Will have approximately 46 months of work experience by matriculation
"¢ Field/Industry: Non-profit/Community and economic development
"¢ Role: Finance - Underwriting small business loans (analyzing financials, projections, credit, etc.)
"¢ Other - Certified Economic Development Finance Professional (National Development Council)
"¢ GPA/School: 3.33 at a University of California school (Top 40)
"¢ GMAT: 660, Q46 V35 (Retaking in May)
"¢ Extras: President of a sports club (undergrad), director of a large regional tournament for said sport (undergrad), certified tax prep for low income households through local non profit (post undergrad)
"¢ Post MBA Goals - Start up a Community Development Finance Institution in an under-served market.
Short-list of schools -
"¢ USC
"¢ Emory
"¢ Indiana University
"¢ University of Washington
"¢ UC San Diego
Based on my own assessment the list above ranges from stretch to competitive, but I would appreciate feedback or suggestions for other schools.
I also feel that my GMAT is holding me back, am I wrong about this? Technically a 660 is "in range," but what does "in range" really mean when it boils down to a good enough GMAT?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
William
