Thanks in advance for any advice given.
I'm looking to apply to INSEAD through a dual-degree program with John Hopkin's School of Advanced International Studies for an MA/MBA. Technically by the time I would be starting at INSEAD I would be 30 years old as I'm shooting to be admitted to SAIS for the Fall of 2014. From there it's 1.5 years at SAIS followed by the full curriculum at INSEAD.
This is a bit of a dream combo for me, so I really want to make it happen. I think in some ways I have a very unique profile but I wanted to confirm that INSEAD would give me the light of day.
GMAT: 660 (Q43/V38) - Going to take again to try to break 700 mark
Work Experience:
1+ year at Al Jazeera English as a News and Documentary Producer
1+ year in International Development firm as a project manager and proposal developer. Project was based in Iraq building infrastructure. $150 million project, US-government funded, private contractor.
2+ years at high-level Presidential campaign politics, traveled with Obama, 2008 and 2012
1.5+ years consulting on various international finance and development projects, as well as business consultant for a small but very profitable private medical practice.
Jumped around jobs trying to find my niche and I think that I've found it in a union of international relations and international business. I'm not as interested in American Politics as I once was. I'd like to spend some time in strategy consulting and move to international finance and private equity in the developing world.
I've lived in DC the entire time but have spent time travelling to the Middle East for self-developed projects. I also have lived in Buenos Aires (for study). I have strong experience in international companies, but have not lived abroad for work specifically.
College: Top Tier Liberal Arts
Major: Political Science/Public Policy
GPA: 3.16(Overall)/3.33 (Major)
Languages: Spanish,
Extra-Curriculars: Started Student group that won student org of the year 2 years in a row, helped establish new major and increased enrollment in language class by 300%. Established ongoing scholarship exchange program with a quaker school in developing country that provides 90% scholarship to a qualified student (totalling $300,000 currently)
Background: Arab-American, spent alot of time travelling all my life, been around the world
So my question: Do I stand a chance? Even if I bring up my GMAT? or especially if I bring up my GMAT? I'll apply irregardless and if not INSEAD I'll shoot for IE and then Oxford, on down the list.
Thanks all
I'm looking to apply to INSEAD through a dual-degree program with John Hopkin's School of Advanced International Studies for an MA/MBA. Technically by the time I would be starting at INSEAD I would be 30 years old as I'm shooting to be admitted to SAIS for the Fall of 2014. From there it's 1.5 years at SAIS followed by the full curriculum at INSEAD.
This is a bit of a dream combo for me, so I really want to make it happen. I think in some ways I have a very unique profile but I wanted to confirm that INSEAD would give me the light of day.
GMAT: 660 (Q43/V38) - Going to take again to try to break 700 mark
Work Experience:
1+ year at Al Jazeera English as a News and Documentary Producer
1+ year in International Development firm as a project manager and proposal developer. Project was based in Iraq building infrastructure. $150 million project, US-government funded, private contractor.
2+ years at high-level Presidential campaign politics, traveled with Obama, 2008 and 2012
1.5+ years consulting on various international finance and development projects, as well as business consultant for a small but very profitable private medical practice.
Jumped around jobs trying to find my niche and I think that I've found it in a union of international relations and international business. I'm not as interested in American Politics as I once was. I'd like to spend some time in strategy consulting and move to international finance and private equity in the developing world.
I've lived in DC the entire time but have spent time travelling to the Middle East for self-developed projects. I also have lived in Buenos Aires (for study). I have strong experience in international companies, but have not lived abroad for work specifically.
College: Top Tier Liberal Arts
Major: Political Science/Public Policy
GPA: 3.16(Overall)/3.33 (Major)
Languages: Spanish,
Extra-Curriculars: Started Student group that won student org of the year 2 years in a row, helped establish new major and increased enrollment in language class by 300%. Established ongoing scholarship exchange program with a quaker school in developing country that provides 90% scholarship to a qualified student (totalling $300,000 currently)
Background: Arab-American, spent alot of time travelling all my life, been around the world
So my question: Do I stand a chance? Even if I bring up my GMAT? or especially if I bring up my GMAT? I'll apply irregardless and if not INSEAD I'll shoot for IE and then Oxford, on down the list.
Thanks all
