Profile Evaluation

[[email protected]]

Please help me evaluate my personal brand and chance to attend a top tier MBA program.

Application Round: Fall 2012 Round 1


Applicant Background:

PERSONAL:
- Age 23 (25 at Matriculation)
- African American - First Generation American
- GMAT Not Taken- Estimation 650+ (Strengths in Quant)
- Self supported from college on


EDUCATION
- BS Economics (GPA 3.3)- San Diego State (Low GPA due to working one to two jobs)
- MA Economics (GPA 3.62)- San Diego State (Finished in 1 year while working full time)
---Heavily involved in Economics Department: Honor Society Member, Scholarship recipient (3 years), and Graduate Assistant - Mentoring & Tutoring Programs
---SDSU Athletic Event Management Coordinator-Served in planning and execution of all SDSU events for 2 years


WORK EXPERIENCE:
-Senior Systems Analyst-Union Bank
---Have worked at Union Bank for 3 years (will be 4 years at matriculation) and have been promoted 3 times. Work with Operations & Technology team to lead product upgrades, bank infrastructure updates, and help discover new operational efficiencies. (responsibility has more then tripled since inception- Key strength for application)
---Have received awards twice in the last year based on service recognition and for bringing innovation to the operations team
---Recently been asked by senior management (CIO & Executives in Operations) to investigate new areas of savings

Work Summary- Experience is diverse and responsibility has increased with tenure


COMMUNITY & ACHIEVEMENTS:
-American Cancer Society- San Diego Regional Council Board Member
-Previous Exchange Student (Japan)
-Eagle Scout (Dont know if this will be addressed in the application)
-Former City of Burbank Council representative for youth


I am aiming for colleges like
-Top Tier Schools:
---Harvard
---NYU
---Dartmouth
---Duke

-Middle Tier Schools
---USC
---Vanderbilt
---Carnegie Mellon
---Georgetown



I am worried about my GMAT score and how my GPA will be evaluated, since it is not from a top tier institution. What are my chances of acceptance from a top tier MBA program?


Thanks!

[Deena@ClearAdmit]

Hi [email protected]!
Thanks for your post! I've reviewed your background information and I do have some suggestions. First of all, you should be doing whatever you can to potentially increase your GMAT score. It may be worth the investment to consider some private tutoring or a class if you can get a sense of your weaknesses on the test. My other suggestion is that you consider building an alternate transcript now by taking a highly quantitative course at a local university or college, or one online. If you receive an 'A' in this course, it will be additional support that you can also handle the rigors of an MBA program. Your undergraduate grades are strong, however, and so these will also support your candidacy. Keep in mind that your academic background is only one facet of what the B school programs will consider in reviewing your profile. Your work background and who you are outside of your work and academics are also important! It looks like you have a lot to work with in this category in terms of extra-curricular interests and your focus on economics. Also, you should absolutely mention that you had to work during college, and that you were self supported.

I think that you can be a great candidate for business school. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for a more detailed, free initial assessment.

Best,

Deena

Deena Maerowitz
Clear Admit, LLC


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Please help me evaluate my personal brand and chance to attend a top tier MBA program.

Application Round: Fall 2012 Round 1


Applicant Background:

PERSONAL:
- Age 23 (25 at Matriculation)
- African American - First Generation American
- GMAT Not Taken- Estimation 650+ (Strengths in Quant)
- Self supported from college on


EDUCATION
- BS Economics (GPA 3.3)- San Diego State (Low GPA due to working one to two jobs)
- MA Economics (GPA 3.62)- San Diego State (Finished in 1 year while working full time)
---Heavily involved in Economics Department: Honor Society Member, Scholarship recipient (3 years), and Graduate Assistant - Mentoring & Tutoring Programs
---SDSU Athletic Event Management Coordinator-Served in planning and execution of all SDSU events for 2 years


WORK EXPERIENCE:
-Senior Systems Analyst-Union Bank
---Have worked at Union Bank for 3 years (will be 4 years at matriculation) and have been promoted 3 times. Work with Operations & Technology team to lead product upgrades, bank infrastructure updates, and help discover new operational efficiencies. (responsibility has more then tripled since inception- Key strength for application)
---Have received awards twice in the last year based on service recognition and for bringing innovation to the operations team
---Recently been asked by senior management (CIO & Executives in Operations) to investigate new areas of savings

Work Summary- Experience is diverse and responsibility has increased with tenure


COMMUNITY & ACHIEVEMENTS:
-American Cancer Society- San Diego Regional Council Board Member
-Previous Exchange Student (Japan)
-Eagle Scout (Dont know if this will be addressed in the application)
-Former City of Burbank Council representative for youth


I am aiming for colleges like
-Top Tier Schools:
---Harvard
---NYU
---Dartmouth
---Duke

-Middle Tier Schools
---USC
---Vanderbilt
---Carnegie Mellon
---Georgetown



I am worried about my GMAT score and how my GPA will be evaluated, since it is not from a top tier institution. What are my chances of acceptance from a top tier MBA program?