So I'm kind of freaking out. I just started down the path of pursuing an MBA and applying for september '09 and am very overwhelmed by my competition. Ive taken a non traditional path in life and do not have the business accumen/experience/leadership skills that virtually everyone (it seems) on this board has.
i know many top schools say they encourage career changers and look for a well rounded class more than a well rounded individual, but I'm still very concerned that my lack of traditional business experience will basically mean there is no way I'll gain entry into a top program. What is your experience with that?
GMAT: Not yet taken, but I'm shooting for about a 700
My demographic profile - White female
Work Experience: rose quickly through the competitive world of TV writing from a production assistant to a writer on a tv sitcom in 4 years. Wrote on a TV show for 5 years. Was an executive producer and developed a tv show with both MTV and SONY Television.
During College Work Exp:
-intramurals Referee
-Intern for a Denver TV nightly news program.
Education:
- University of Colorado - Journamlism and Mass communications major – GPA: 3.48
Extracurricular Activities
- Writers Guild of America Strike Captain - Strike 2007/2008 Organized and led a group of fellow TV and film writers in a labor movement/disagreement over residuals for "new media", Internet downloads, straight-to-Internet content, and other "on-demand" online distribution methods.
- Member of the Clergy Outreach Strike Committee - Worked with the WGA and religious community to help build a bridge between the leadership on both sides of the negotations to work towards a quick resolve to the strike.
-Mentor for Young Story Tellers Foundation. A mentoring program in the Los Angeles Public Schools that offers a means of self-expression to kids at a time when public schools have dwindling opportunities for artistic and creative activities within the established curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities – In College
-Treasurer for the Sports Marketing Club - Organized fundraising opportunities for the club. Assisted the athletic department in their marketing endeavors which included volunteering at sporting events and department meetings, scheduled speakers.
-Producer for University of Colorado basketball games TV coverage. Coordinated and led team of talent, camera operator and sound technicians.
My own plan – I'd like to pursue a specialization in brand management at a top 10 school. After working in the entertainment industry for 12 years I realize the importance of brand development and working towards honoring a brand while also keeping the brand able to stay current in an economy that changes so fast.
So, what is your take on my profile? Is coming from such a different background cause for concern? What sort of challenges do I face and how would you recommend I address these in the application process/use this experience to my advantage?
Thanks so much from a panicked person!
i know many top schools say they encourage career changers and look for a well rounded class more than a well rounded individual, but I'm still very concerned that my lack of traditional business experience will basically mean there is no way I'll gain entry into a top program. What is your experience with that?
GMAT: Not yet taken, but I'm shooting for about a 700
My demographic profile - White female
Work Experience: rose quickly through the competitive world of TV writing from a production assistant to a writer on a tv sitcom in 4 years. Wrote on a TV show for 5 years. Was an executive producer and developed a tv show with both MTV and SONY Television.
During College Work Exp:
-intramurals Referee
-Intern for a Denver TV nightly news program.
Education:
- University of Colorado - Journamlism and Mass communications major – GPA: 3.48
Extracurricular Activities
- Writers Guild of America Strike Captain - Strike 2007/2008 Organized and led a group of fellow TV and film writers in a labor movement/disagreement over residuals for "new media", Internet downloads, straight-to-Internet content, and other "on-demand" online distribution methods.
- Member of the Clergy Outreach Strike Committee - Worked with the WGA and religious community to help build a bridge between the leadership on both sides of the negotations to work towards a quick resolve to the strike.
-Mentor for Young Story Tellers Foundation. A mentoring program in the Los Angeles Public Schools that offers a means of self-expression to kids at a time when public schools have dwindling opportunities for artistic and creative activities within the established curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities – In College
-Treasurer for the Sports Marketing Club - Organized fundraising opportunities for the club. Assisted the athletic department in their marketing endeavors which included volunteering at sporting events and department meetings, scheduled speakers.
-Producer for University of Colorado basketball games TV coverage. Coordinated and led team of talent, camera operator and sound technicians.
My own plan – I'd like to pursue a specialization in brand management at a top 10 school. After working in the entertainment industry for 12 years I realize the importance of brand development and working towards honoring a brand while also keeping the brand able to stay current in an economy that changes so fast.
So, what is your take on my profile? Is coming from such a different background cause for concern? What sort of challenges do I face and how would you recommend I address these in the application process/use this experience to my advantage?
Thanks so much from a panicked person!
