MBA Chances

[jslachey]

an someone please give me a feedback on my profile? Thanks

Education:
BBA Finance & Accounting, cum laude (3.3 overall but 3.5 in last 60)
- GMAT: 710
-VP of Beta Alpha Psi
-good volunteer activities
-worked 25/hr throughout school to support family.
-2 Fortune 200 internships.

WE (32 months upon mat.):
Senior Auditor (middle market international accounting firm, 5th largest here in Houston)
-promoted 3 times in 2 years.
-CPA passed
-Focus on Energy

Personal:
- Grew up overseas, exposed to many cultures.
- will be 25 in summer 2010.
- Going to China in summer for a month to teach English.

Based on my profile if I decide to apply this year, what school should I be competitive at? sweet spots?
I am thinking of applying to following schools
Columbia, Chicago,
Cornell, Yale,
UTexas, NYU?

Any chances?

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear jslachey,

Based on the information provided, I think you have the foundation for a competitive application to your target schools. However, you are targeting some of the most competitive/selective business schools. As such, your essays, recommendations, and interviews are critical to the ultimate decision. Be sure to convey your successful leadership and teamwork experiences in your essays as well as a solid rationale for getting your MBA in relation to your past experiences and future career goals. You did not mention any extracurriculars since college, so that would be one potential weakness for you. Finally, you might want to add a safety school (outside top 20) to your list. While you have a good shot at one of your target schools, it is always good to have a backup plan.

Best of luck,
Lisa