Please evaluate: 710 GMAT/3.0 GPA

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Please evaluate: 710 GMAT/3.0 GPA

by mbahopeful22 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:54 pm
GMAT: 710 (47Q, 41V, 6AWA)
GPA: 3.03 in Finance from top 10 undergraduate business program (worked at career center and did marketing research)
WE: 4 years (5 at matriculation): 1 year in consumer-IT program (exposure to project mgmt and internal marketing/comms IT); 3 years as a business analyst in technology at top BB bank and promoted in less than 2. Heavily involved in undergraduate recruiting in both positions. Both at "prestigious" firms.
ECs: 2 years volunteer in tutoring/mentoring program aimed at mitigating exposure to violence by providing an alternative after-school haven. Undergrad business club-- led initiative to promote recycling by educating and instilling best practices/forming habits in youth; also involved in firm's 'green' initiative to promote best environmental practices in the office and community. Leadership position at firm's business resource group for women.
Demographic: Asian Female, probably 27 at matriculation

Ideally would like to get into strategy/consulting, with an emphasis on leveraging technology in the consumer/retail sector to drive business. I have exposure/experience in IT/marketing/finance/project management and want to get an MBA to bridge these areas to position me into strategy.

Stretch: Booth, Kellogg, Columbia (early decision?), Berkeley, UPenn
Target?: USC, Tepper, Duke
Safety: ...???

Open to suggestions.

Any thoughts/tips/criticisms would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
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by Heidi Granner » Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:26 pm
Hi mbahopeful22,

Thanks for your post.

I think your school choices are on the right track. If you want to maximize your chances at your 'stretch' schools I suggest applying to Booth and Kellogg as they have the highest acceptance rates among the top 10 schools and also very strong consulting recruiting opportunities. Fuqua, Ross, and Darden would offer the best consulting recruiting opportunities at top firms among schools in your 'target' range. For a 'safety' school I suggest considering Georgetown. They offer a strong general management program and great consulting opportunities with 2nd tier firms.

Best of luck with your applications!

Heidi