Hi
I am from Johannesburg South Africa
I have read numerous articles regarding MBA admissions and the requirements for the course.
I was hoping you could help me evaluate the chances I have in getting into a decent school and what consulting services you have as I have no experience and do not know of anyone with MBA application experience.
My aim would be to apply in 2011 for the intake in 2012.By 2012 I would have 4 years work experience.
Brief overview of myself
My biggest weakness is my undergrad as I completed a Bachelors in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg in 2007 unfortunately I had been living with ADD which was not being treated and was completely useless in my first 2 years.
After my first year I took off 6 months to attend a cooking course as this is a passion of mine and I felt would help me focus.
In my third year I sought help for my ADD and slowly my marks began to improve.
I was accepted into the Honours program and graduated in 2008 with an Honours in accounting (Prerequisite to becoming Chartered Accountant)
I have completed the first qualifying exam and will be writing my last exam in November 2010.
The one thing that I feel could help my poor undergrad is my extra studies that I have taken on post university which I really feel could show my new found love for studying and commitment to exceeding. After I started being treated for ADD I have been addicted to studying and achieving things I never thought were possible
Post University Studies include
CFA Level I December 2009 (most sections above 70%)
CAIA Level I March 2010 (All but one section above 70%)
CFA Level II June 2010 (All but two sections above 70%)
Registered for final CFA level June 2011
And will write Level II CAIA in October 2011
Work Experience
During Undergrad
Volunteered for Community organisation 2005 - 2006
Positions held
Treasurer
Post Grad work experience
Auditor - Deloitte
I have been at Deloitte for just under two years and in my third year I will be in charge of three audits leading teams of between 5 - 8 people.
These are for prestigious clients of Deloitte.
I have been rated as a star performer.
GMAT
I plan on writing GMAT in January 2011 and feel I can achieve over 700
I know this is a very brief overview and there is a lot of information that I have left out.
My main concern is my undergrad and weather there is any point considering a top MBA with really poor grades or will the change in attitude and additional achievements help me get in .
Any help would be appreciated.
If you could advise on the consulting service you offer.
Thank you.
I am from Johannesburg South Africa
I have read numerous articles regarding MBA admissions and the requirements for the course.
I was hoping you could help me evaluate the chances I have in getting into a decent school and what consulting services you have as I have no experience and do not know of anyone with MBA application experience.
My aim would be to apply in 2011 for the intake in 2012.By 2012 I would have 4 years work experience.
Brief overview of myself
My biggest weakness is my undergrad as I completed a Bachelors in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg in 2007 unfortunately I had been living with ADD which was not being treated and was completely useless in my first 2 years.
After my first year I took off 6 months to attend a cooking course as this is a passion of mine and I felt would help me focus.
In my third year I sought help for my ADD and slowly my marks began to improve.
I was accepted into the Honours program and graduated in 2008 with an Honours in accounting (Prerequisite to becoming Chartered Accountant)
I have completed the first qualifying exam and will be writing my last exam in November 2010.
The one thing that I feel could help my poor undergrad is my extra studies that I have taken on post university which I really feel could show my new found love for studying and commitment to exceeding. After I started being treated for ADD I have been addicted to studying and achieving things I never thought were possible
Post University Studies include
CFA Level I December 2009 (most sections above 70%)
CAIA Level I March 2010 (All but one section above 70%)
CFA Level II June 2010 (All but two sections above 70%)
Registered for final CFA level June 2011
And will write Level II CAIA in October 2011
Work Experience
During Undergrad
Volunteered for Community organisation 2005 - 2006
Positions held
Treasurer
Post Grad work experience
Auditor - Deloitte
I have been at Deloitte for just under two years and in my third year I will be in charge of three audits leading teams of between 5 - 8 people.
These are for prestigious clients of Deloitte.
I have been rated as a star performer.
GMAT
I plan on writing GMAT in January 2011 and feel I can achieve over 700
I know this is a very brief overview and there is a lot of information that I have left out.
My main concern is my undergrad and weather there is any point considering a top MBA with really poor grades or will the change in attitude and additional achievements help me get in .
Any help would be appreciated.
If you could advise on the consulting service you offer.
Thank you.
