Hi, recently joined member here. I wrote the GMAT on Monday (yesterday), looking for some advice on which schools I should be applying for.
Age: 23
Nationality: Canadian
Program: Brock University, Bachelor of Business Administration, with first class Honours, Co-Op Option, Concentration in Finance
Graduated: October 2006 (although finished May 06, the french took too long to send the marks back to my home university to let me attend convocation in may)
Extracurriculars: University Student Council for 2 years, 1 year on student union board of directors, 1 year student radio board of directors, 2 years co-founder and director of finance Brock Debating Society, 3 years president and/or chairman of the board Brock Finance and Investment Group (www.brockfinance.com). Since grad, I am the treasurer of the federated health charity campaign in our office building, and I am an alumni advisor to the aforementioned Brock Finance Group.
GMAT: 680 (V44, Q35) - I know, not so great on Q, but I think a decent overall score. Don't know AWA, as it's been one day.
GPA: 81% here in Canada. According to the province of Ontario conversion chart, that's about 3.7, but according to GMAT it's closer to 3.2..... I know I was top 10% of my class though.
Work Experience: Not sure if they count co-op positions (I had 2 X 8 month positions, 1 as a business analyst for a major power producer, and 1 as a risk and assurance consultant). After grad I did 8 months as an auditor for the government (auditing external companies for compliance with government regulations), then joined the finance branch in our part of the government as a financial analyst. Led teams, reported to senior management, tracked spending, maintained client relationships, etc. Joined in Dec 06, will have been there for 1.5 years when I start the MBA in Sept 08.
Reason for doing my MBA: sick of working in a government environment, this will be a great way for a career change. My BBa school doesn't have enough prestige to get me to the levels I want to get to. I'm interested in consulting as a way to use multiple skill sets (working in teams, analysis, communication, financial skills, etc), and have the ability to work in different areas (ie. overseas)
Other interesting info: Did an exchange to l'école superieure de commerce (ESC) in Rouen, France, for my last semester (jan-april 06). I speak french fairly well, although it is a bit rusty. Also have my Canadian Securities Course (equivalent to the Series 7 in the USA)
I'm pretty sure I can get into any Canadian school (Rottman, Ivey, Schulich are the only ones I'm interested in), but I'm aiming for the big US schools. Any thoughts on what my options would be? Geographic location doesn't matter to me, nor does the tuition. Thanks for any advice!
Age: 23
Nationality: Canadian
Program: Brock University, Bachelor of Business Administration, with first class Honours, Co-Op Option, Concentration in Finance
Graduated: October 2006 (although finished May 06, the french took too long to send the marks back to my home university to let me attend convocation in may)
Extracurriculars: University Student Council for 2 years, 1 year on student union board of directors, 1 year student radio board of directors, 2 years co-founder and director of finance Brock Debating Society, 3 years president and/or chairman of the board Brock Finance and Investment Group (www.brockfinance.com). Since grad, I am the treasurer of the federated health charity campaign in our office building, and I am an alumni advisor to the aforementioned Brock Finance Group.
GMAT: 680 (V44, Q35) - I know, not so great on Q, but I think a decent overall score. Don't know AWA, as it's been one day.
GPA: 81% here in Canada. According to the province of Ontario conversion chart, that's about 3.7, but according to GMAT it's closer to 3.2..... I know I was top 10% of my class though.
Work Experience: Not sure if they count co-op positions (I had 2 X 8 month positions, 1 as a business analyst for a major power producer, and 1 as a risk and assurance consultant). After grad I did 8 months as an auditor for the government (auditing external companies for compliance with government regulations), then joined the finance branch in our part of the government as a financial analyst. Led teams, reported to senior management, tracked spending, maintained client relationships, etc. Joined in Dec 06, will have been there for 1.5 years when I start the MBA in Sept 08.
Reason for doing my MBA: sick of working in a government environment, this will be a great way for a career change. My BBa school doesn't have enough prestige to get me to the levels I want to get to. I'm interested in consulting as a way to use multiple skill sets (working in teams, analysis, communication, financial skills, etc), and have the ability to work in different areas (ie. overseas)
Other interesting info: Did an exchange to l'école superieure de commerce (ESC) in Rouen, France, for my last semester (jan-april 06). I speak french fairly well, although it is a bit rusty. Also have my Canadian Securities Course (equivalent to the Series 7 in the USA)
I'm pretty sure I can get into any Canadian school (Rottman, Ivey, Schulich are the only ones I'm interested in), but I'm aiming for the big US schools. Any thoughts on what my options would be? Geographic location doesn't matter to me, nor does the tuition. Thanks for any advice!
