Please evaluate: 710 GMAT/3.0 GPA

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Please evaluate: 710 GMAT/3.0 GPA

by mbahopeful22 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:58 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 Stacy Blackman » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:20 pm
Hi mbahopeful22,

Thanks for posting. Your numbers indicate that you have the intellect and focus to thrive in a top tier MBA program. For your question, nothing about your story makes me think there is any reason why you cannot be admitted, but nothing stands out telling me why you should be admitted. All of the reasons why a top program would admit you are in the details of your work experience, personal experiences, personality, values and overall story.

If you'd like, we have free school specific advice for the programs you are considering here:

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Kellogg: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-s ... n-kellogg/

As a note, Columbia has a unique early decision option. If you are truly interested in the school, applying early can give you the added edge due to a stronger indication of interest.

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