Hi Lisa,
I was hoping to get an assessment from you based on the summary below:
I’m applying for a full-time MBA program; Class of 2012
Demographics
Asian American
30 when applying
Education
Top 10 undergraduate business school
BS in Business Administration – Finance/Accounting Concentration
3.79 GPA with Honors
Dean's List
GMAT
640 (76%)
Q46 (77%)
V31 (58%) I can address the weaker verbal score with an honors thesis completed in college and my jobs have required extensive writing. Also, my AWA score was a 5.5.
Resume
Investment Banking Analyst
4 years with two different banks
Typical banking experience but have several great stories to include in essays
Finance Firm
Associate
2 years
Small team which provided fantastic experience and exposure
Several examples of teamwork, leadership, and innovation which can be included in essays
Extracurricular
College
Honor/Service Fraternity – Held various leadership positions
Post-College
Organization which brought together teenagers from conflict regions in the world
Volunteered with senior citizens
Volunteered with cancer patients
I’m also exploring a volunteer opportunity overseas for a few weeks which would be working with children and education
My list of schools includes: Rice University, Vanderbilt, Indiana University, University of Texas (Austin), University of Maryland (College Park), and Southern Methodist.
I’m planning on applying in Round 1.
Given my current GMAT score and background, can you please tell me which schools would be realistic? I’ve reviewed the class profiles for each and saw that I’m in the 80% GMAT range for each but would appreciate your insight.
Thanks!
I was hoping to get an assessment from you based on the summary below:
I’m applying for a full-time MBA program; Class of 2012
Demographics
Asian American
30 when applying
Education
Top 10 undergraduate business school
BS in Business Administration – Finance/Accounting Concentration
3.79 GPA with Honors
Dean's List
GMAT
640 (76%)
Q46 (77%)
V31 (58%) I can address the weaker verbal score with an honors thesis completed in college and my jobs have required extensive writing. Also, my AWA score was a 5.5.
Resume
Investment Banking Analyst
4 years with two different banks
Typical banking experience but have several great stories to include in essays
Finance Firm
Associate
2 years
Small team which provided fantastic experience and exposure
Several examples of teamwork, leadership, and innovation which can be included in essays
Extracurricular
College
Honor/Service Fraternity – Held various leadership positions
Post-College
Organization which brought together teenagers from conflict regions in the world
Volunteered with senior citizens
Volunteered with cancer patients
I’m also exploring a volunteer opportunity overseas for a few weeks which would be working with children and education
My list of schools includes: Rice University, Vanderbilt, Indiana University, University of Texas (Austin), University of Maryland (College Park), and Southern Methodist.
I’m planning on applying in Round 1.
Given my current GMAT score and background, can you please tell me which schools would be realistic? I’ve reviewed the class profiles for each and saw that I’m in the 80% GMAT range for each but would appreciate your insight.
Thanks!
