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themarkac1: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:54 pm

by themarkac1 » Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:51 pm

Undergraduate Degree - BS Business Admin honor accounting cum laude
from Ohio State

Undergraduate GPA - 3.61

Undergraduate Activitives - President Finance Association
Created Investment Club still in existence
Member of fraternity
Various Community Service

Current Activities - Member of ULI (Urban Land Institute)
Member of young real estate professionals
New York Cares
Tutoring
Ohio State Alumni - New York

GMAT Score - 710 (Q 44 / V 42)

Profession - Associate / Junior Partner in Acquisitions &
Development for a New York Developer (3yrs)

Previous Employers - Buldge Bracket investment bank & large
money manager.

Languages - Conversant in Portuguese

Accreditations - Series 7 & 63 (lapsed)
Passed level 1 of CFA

My end game is getting accepted to Wharton. Please advise.

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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:39 am

Dear themarkac1,

From what you have posted, you have the foundation for a competitive application at Wharton. You will need to make a compelling case and distinguish yourself from similar folks in the applicant pool. Perhaps there are some interesting work projects at your new firm you could highlight? Or from your community activities? I would also suggest visiting the campus and taking advantage of any opportunity to meet with a Wharton representative/alumnus in New York. Basically, you want to put a face to your application.

Best of luck,
Lisa

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themarkac: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:18 pm

Thank you

by themarkac » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:39 pm

Thank you for your reply.

Both the partners (founders) of my firm went to Wharton and they both know professors. In fact, everyone I worked for since I graduated college went to Wharton (kind of messed up).

How do I tell my current employer that I want to go to grad school? I didn't realize how scared I would be to tell my boss..Please advise.

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by Lisa Anderson » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:03 am

Dear themarkac,

If you work with a bunch of Wharton MBAs, then they will probably be excited to hear you want to go to school there and help you (if they think you are a good candidate). It is stressful to communicate to your current employer your plans, but it is probably best for you to take the risk and reach out since you work with Wharton alumni. Perhaps ask to meet with your supervisor about your future goals and then tell him/her that you believe this is a necessary component to your professional development? You need to think of how you can make this most palatable--you are giving them a year's notice before you leave, you aspire to go to Wharton based on working with all of the Wharton alumni in the firm, etc. You'll figure out how to say it, just think about it.

Good luck,
Lisa

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themarkac1: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:54 pm

Thanks

by themarkac1 » Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:52 pm

Conversation went well. Boss is going to pull for me. Thanks for the advice.

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:43 am

Great! So happy for you!

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