Ask Stacy Blackman

Firstly, thank you so much for being an instrumental part of this community. I can't begin to imagine how many peoples' lives you've improved with your advice.

Here's my profile:

Academics
- 23 y.o. marketing major from CalState Northridge; graduated this summer. Well-rated undergrad business program; said to be on-par with USC's.
- 3.4 cumulative GPA, 3.95 major GPA
- Went to a community college for two years, took two years off to work, finished up at university with damn near a 4.0 (financial hardship; supported myself through college, etc.)
- Targeting 700+ GMAT (CATs so far have been ~660 with a week of prep)
- Not much in the way of "awards, patents, publications, etc." except 3-4 semesters on the dean's list at university

Work Experience
- I've been in business for ~6 years now (school was always second priority)
- Started a software/design/development firm 4 years ago; still going strong as a side-business
- Been with a medium-sized international apparel firm for 2 years; I manage 6 people now
- Can get stellar recommendations from primary employer

Misc
- Founded a non-profit org that provides tech. services to the elderly
- Born/raised in India, moved to the US during adolescence; huge culture shock (defining experience). Well-assimilated; no accent.
- Musician/graphic designer/quad lingual
- Good interviewer

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If you're still reading, sweet. Before I tell you what schools I'd like to attend, may I please ask which ones you think I've got the best shot at? Any other comments/suggestions?

Thanks again!