Ask Stacy Blackman

Hi Stacy,

Thanks for the really cumbersome and helpful work you are doing on the forums. The attention to detail you are giving every profile is very impressive

I plan to apply for an MBA specializing in Finance. This is a short summary of my profile followed by a wishlist of schools. Would be grateful if you could summarize the possible negative points that would bar me from being a strongly competitive candidate. Thanks again for your time.



GMAT: 730

3 yrs work experience at 2 top-tier investment banks (Interbank Forex Middle Office)

CFA Level 2 candidate June 2010.

Undergrad GPA : 4.0 (BBA Finance Mumbai University)
(only 15 years of education. I am estimating 4.0 as i have the highest grade conferred by the university i.e. First Class with Distinction)

Extracurriculars - Headed the events committee while in college. Won competitions for guitar instrumental and vocal and debates. Have learnt 2D and 3D graphics and animation as a hobby. Formerly a Rotaract member.

Community Activities - None documented but there are a few informally done activities which I could probably mention on the essays?

Wishlist:
NYU Stern
ISB
Columbia
Stanford

Should I be considering any other schools which might be strongly suited to my profile?

Thanks,
Vik