Hi there,
I am planning to apply for entry into an MBA programme for Fall 2012, and the following are some of the schools that I was hoping to gain entry into: HBS, Wharton, MIT (Sloan), Michigan (Ross), Chicago and Yale. Any advice on how I should improve my application chances, and whether my aspirations are even realistic are welcomed.
The following is a brief of my application:
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Age: 27
Occupation: Engineer
Race: Chinese
GMAT: 760
TOEFL: No requirement since my Undergrad degree was delivered in English.
Undergrad: 2nd Lower Honors in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore. GPA was 3.88/5. Notable highlights include completing a specialization in product design, undergoing a techno-preneurship course, and scoring an A for my Final Year Project.
Currently: Handling a project management role within the defence sector for the government. Primarily dealing with the construction and refurbishment of military infrastructure. Manage teams of up to 10 internal members and 10 external members. Due to the relatively flat and rigid structure of promotions, will not expect to see a promotion until just before enrolment at the earliest. Work experience will be 2 years at time of application, just under 3 years at time of enrolment.
Military Experience: Served for just over 2 years prior to embarking on undergraduate studies as part of a national requirement. Commissioned as a Signal Officer, and was appointed 2nd in charge for a Company of 40-50 men. Have led men on overseas training mission to Australia for 3 weeks.
Community Work: Irregular community work, clocked up a significant number of hours when I was < 18 yrs old, but have managed at least 10 hrs a year since. Highlight of community work being a 1 week trip to a village in Thailand to teach English. Possibly leading a team up to Thailand to assist in construction of a village for a week. Am also actively participating in numerous initiatives in the local church, most prominent of all being part of a committee in charge of a recent renovation project.
I should also be able to draw on a decent/strong reference from a current supervisor at work, as well as an academic supervisor. I am also active at sports, representing faculty in Tennis throughout my undergraduate years.
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Kindly advise me if applying for the abovementioned schools is a dream or a reality. I am really not sure how I stand in comparison to the rest of the applicants for these schools.
Thanks in advanced!
Regards,
Randolph
I am planning to apply for entry into an MBA programme for Fall 2012, and the following are some of the schools that I was hoping to gain entry into: HBS, Wharton, MIT (Sloan), Michigan (Ross), Chicago and Yale. Any advice on how I should improve my application chances, and whether my aspirations are even realistic are welcomed.
The following is a brief of my application:
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Age: 27
Occupation: Engineer
Race: Chinese
GMAT: 760
TOEFL: No requirement since my Undergrad degree was delivered in English.
Undergrad: 2nd Lower Honors in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore. GPA was 3.88/5. Notable highlights include completing a specialization in product design, undergoing a techno-preneurship course, and scoring an A for my Final Year Project.
Currently: Handling a project management role within the defence sector for the government. Primarily dealing with the construction and refurbishment of military infrastructure. Manage teams of up to 10 internal members and 10 external members. Due to the relatively flat and rigid structure of promotions, will not expect to see a promotion until just before enrolment at the earliest. Work experience will be 2 years at time of application, just under 3 years at time of enrolment.
Military Experience: Served for just over 2 years prior to embarking on undergraduate studies as part of a national requirement. Commissioned as a Signal Officer, and was appointed 2nd in charge for a Company of 40-50 men. Have led men on overseas training mission to Australia for 3 weeks.
Community Work: Irregular community work, clocked up a significant number of hours when I was < 18 yrs old, but have managed at least 10 hrs a year since. Highlight of community work being a 1 week trip to a village in Thailand to teach English. Possibly leading a team up to Thailand to assist in construction of a village for a week. Am also actively participating in numerous initiatives in the local church, most prominent of all being part of a committee in charge of a recent renovation project.
I should also be able to draw on a decent/strong reference from a current supervisor at work, as well as an academic supervisor. I am also active at sports, representing faculty in Tennis throughout my undergraduate years.
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Kindly advise me if applying for the abovementioned schools is a dream or a reality. I am really not sure how I stand in comparison to the rest of the applicants for these schools.
Thanks in advanced!
Regards,
Randolph
