Hello,
I'm planning on applying for the class of 2010 and am curious if I'm a competitive candidate for my top 5 choices.
At the time of application my profile would look like this:
White Male
Cornell University '06 gpa: 3.3/3.4
Industrial and Labor Relations major, but did very well in finance and stats courses
GMAT: 720
Completed all 3 CFA exams
Work Experience: 1 year of Compensation/HR Strategy Consulting - Worked for multiple clients doing a myriad of analyses. Only began managing very small projects before my departure
2 years at well known financial services firm in data strategy and operations. Worked on a large project team and exhibited leadership characteristics, creativity, and effectiveness - the project will provide significant and quantifiable improvements and efficiencies in my group's processes. Oversee activities of 1 - 2 people that support a product.
I expect very positive letters of recommendation from either and/or both employers.
Extra-Curric: Mentoring at risk youth for a year at time of application
Participated in Cornell's undergrad alumni admission network for three years (interviewing undergrad applicants each spring)
My goal from the MBA is employment in consulting/finance
Top 5 choices are:
-U of Chicago
-MIT
-Yale
-NYU
-Cornell
Any input you might have on my chances given the limited information above would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I'm planning on applying for the class of 2010 and am curious if I'm a competitive candidate for my top 5 choices.
At the time of application my profile would look like this:
White Male
Cornell University '06 gpa: 3.3/3.4
Industrial and Labor Relations major, but did very well in finance and stats courses
GMAT: 720
Completed all 3 CFA exams
Work Experience: 1 year of Compensation/HR Strategy Consulting - Worked for multiple clients doing a myriad of analyses. Only began managing very small projects before my departure
2 years at well known financial services firm in data strategy and operations. Worked on a large project team and exhibited leadership characteristics, creativity, and effectiveness - the project will provide significant and quantifiable improvements and efficiencies in my group's processes. Oversee activities of 1 - 2 people that support a product.
I expect very positive letters of recommendation from either and/or both employers.
Extra-Curric: Mentoring at risk youth for a year at time of application
Participated in Cornell's undergrad alumni admission network for three years (interviewing undergrad applicants each spring)
My goal from the MBA is employment in consulting/finance
Top 5 choices are:
-U of Chicago
-MIT
-Yale
-NYU
-Cornell
Any input you might have on my chances given the limited information above would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
