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roberto.clemendez
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Location: Midwest, USA
Education: State School Undergrad - Finance/Management Information Systems
GPA: 3.75
GMAT: Q47/V44 - 730 - 5.5 AWA
Background: Family of educators, Father owns small business.
My first job out of school is a corporate finance position at a regional bank. I've demonstrated the ability to excel in this position and have begun progressing up the "corporate ladder" in a timely fashion - building a strong network along the way. My current position doesn't require long hours the way some other (potentially more stimulating) ones would. Instead of getting restless, I'm focusing my attention on expanding my knowledge base and professional acumen, as well as my involvement.
I spent the first few months studying for the GMAT. After having gotten (what I felt) to be an acceptable score on the exam, I moved on to involvement. I got matched up with a couple non-profits in the area - one being an advisory board for a technology-focused high school, another being a creative writing program for K-12 students.
I am also preparing to take the first level of the CFA in June - but have heard that many AdCom's are not familiar with the program. I'm planning on completing it either way, because it is some of the most fulfilling learning I've done in a while, but I was sad to hear that. I will not take the next level of the CFA until next June, so I am planning on taking accounting courses at a local university during evenings - working towards my CPA as well.
I'm not looking to hoard credentials, I truly feel that understanding the material from each of these programs will make me more effective in my current positions and those to come.
In my mind, my story keys off of having come from a family full of educators (thus my involvement in non-profits geared towards children and education), as well as my father having started his own business. I will obviously need to weave it all together as I get closer to my application year (2ish years away), but right now I am more seeking advice as to the pieces of the puzzle, and not as much putting the puzzle together....yet.
I appreciate any feedback/advice I can get.
Right now I'm looking at target schools like Stanford (reach/dream), Wharton, Booth, and Haas.
Education: State School Undergrad - Finance/Management Information Systems
GPA: 3.75
GMAT: Q47/V44 - 730 - 5.5 AWA
Background: Family of educators, Father owns small business.
My first job out of school is a corporate finance position at a regional bank. I've demonstrated the ability to excel in this position and have begun progressing up the "corporate ladder" in a timely fashion - building a strong network along the way. My current position doesn't require long hours the way some other (potentially more stimulating) ones would. Instead of getting restless, I'm focusing my attention on expanding my knowledge base and professional acumen, as well as my involvement.
I spent the first few months studying for the GMAT. After having gotten (what I felt) to be an acceptable score on the exam, I moved on to involvement. I got matched up with a couple non-profits in the area - one being an advisory board for a technology-focused high school, another being a creative writing program for K-12 students.
I am also preparing to take the first level of the CFA in June - but have heard that many AdCom's are not familiar with the program. I'm planning on completing it either way, because it is some of the most fulfilling learning I've done in a while, but I was sad to hear that. I will not take the next level of the CFA until next June, so I am planning on taking accounting courses at a local university during evenings - working towards my CPA as well.
I'm not looking to hoard credentials, I truly feel that understanding the material from each of these programs will make me more effective in my current positions and those to come.
In my mind, my story keys off of having come from a family full of educators (thus my involvement in non-profits geared towards children and education), as well as my father having started his own business. I will obviously need to weave it all together as I get closer to my application year (2ish years away), but right now I am more seeking advice as to the pieces of the puzzle, and not as much putting the puzzle together....yet.
I appreciate any feedback/advice I can get.
Right now I'm looking at target schools like Stanford (reach/dream), Wharton, Booth, and Haas.
