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CheeseBadger
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Hi,
I am considering applying to business schools in a year or two and was curious if I would be competitive.
I graduated with approx a 3.51 from a top public university with a BA in Sociology
I've been practicing the gmat and scoring in the low 700's
I was involved in a good amount of activities and clubs during college such as a published paper in the library of congress,4-5 church groups,helping professors in research, boxing food for the homeless,tutoring,bodybuilding(non-competivie),and a few others.
I've taken macro,micro,intro to bus. an intermediate stats class and plan on taking calculus at a local college.
My concern is the work experience portion of the application. I have been working for a couple years with a small independent fitness business assisting in marketing and promoting the company. I know it's somewhat different career path than my fellow peers who apply to business school, but I have always been very passionate about exercise and bodybuilding.
My reason for a mba (in quick layman terms) is to eventually open up a Gold's gym franchise of my own , but I'm noticing already through my current job that I'm lacking managerial education that I would need to obtain to become successful.
The schools that I'm considering are those that stress entrepreneurship..columbia ED,NYU, Michigan, UCLA,Virgina, USC,and possibly Duke
Would I have a competitive chance at any of these schools if I can demonstrate how my work experience can contribute to the diversity of the class,and also show school fit? I would probably hire the blackman services for assistance with those schools when the time comes. I'm just concerned about throwing money away, if my non-traditional work experience would ding me off the bat.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!
I am considering applying to business schools in a year or two and was curious if I would be competitive.
I graduated with approx a 3.51 from a top public university with a BA in Sociology
I've been practicing the gmat and scoring in the low 700's
I was involved in a good amount of activities and clubs during college such as a published paper in the library of congress,4-5 church groups,helping professors in research, boxing food for the homeless,tutoring,bodybuilding(non-competivie),and a few others.
I've taken macro,micro,intro to bus. an intermediate stats class and plan on taking calculus at a local college.
My concern is the work experience portion of the application. I have been working for a couple years with a small independent fitness business assisting in marketing and promoting the company. I know it's somewhat different career path than my fellow peers who apply to business school, but I have always been very passionate about exercise and bodybuilding.
My reason for a mba (in quick layman terms) is to eventually open up a Gold's gym franchise of my own , but I'm noticing already through my current job that I'm lacking managerial education that I would need to obtain to become successful.
The schools that I'm considering are those that stress entrepreneurship..columbia ED,NYU, Michigan, UCLA,Virgina, USC,and possibly Duke
Would I have a competitive chance at any of these schools if I can demonstrate how my work experience can contribute to the diversity of the class,and also show school fit? I would probably hire the blackman services for assistance with those schools when the time comes. I'm just concerned about throwing money away, if my non-traditional work experience would ding me off the bat.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!
