I have been following your forum for quite some time and figured I'd chime in and see what my chances are for acceptance into a top 10 European MBA program. I am aiming for HEC or ESSEC, since I speak fluent French and already live here, but I also have interest in a couple of UK programs. Generally, I want to make sure my background is strong enough for a top ranked European program.
- Age/GMAT: 29 year old female from the United States, interested primarily in marketing, though I've been told to look into project management (not sure about that)
- GPA: 3.4. I was an English education major, with a French minor.
- GMAT: 670 (Q:49 V:31)
- Work experience: 6.5 years of full-time work experience. 2012 to late 2015, I was a full time teacher. Late 2015 to late 2018, I was a sales rep and an underwriting processor at a business finance startup. Currently, I am an English assistant in France, which is contracted until April. I have also accepted a contract job as a summer English teacher from May to August. I have always had a second job, either as a reading instructor, a tutor, or a hostess at a restaurant. I never stop working, and I prefer it that way. I've also never been let go from a job, which has always been a weird point of pride lol
- Extracurricular involvements: I am a member of Chi Omega sorority. I was the Vice President of Education on the Panhellenic council (I planned all the activities for new sorority members). I started two different committees at the business finance startup, a volunteer committee and a social committee. I have an extensive background in theatre (I went to a theatre conservatory in New York for a year prior to attending college).
- Awards: I received a scholarship for theatre excellence in high school and I was awarded monthly for having the highest processing numbers at my business finance company. Honestly really lacking in this area
- Interesting personal facts: I've been living in France since September. I speak French. I've travelled extensively, though primarily in Europe (coming for the other continents soon!). I have a good network built in from my work in finance (working with business owners on a daily basis).
My biggest concern is that my strong points will be overshadowed by my weaker points.
Let me know your thoughts! Thank you very much!
