Applying as an Entrepreneur - Please Advise

[sochill33]

Hi everyone, please let me know what my chances of getting into a Top 25 B-School are. I'll keep it brief and fill in details as needed.


-26 years old, white, male, from United States
-Attended top 25 university in undergrad, majored in Film, with two Business minors
-Graduated in '09 with a 3.1 GPA
-Started an innovative firm right out of college with international clientele, received national press in NPR, LA Times, Fast Company, and other publications, prefer to keep revenues private
-Took GMAT three times, highest score was 660 (V42, Q39) with a 6 in Writing
-Strong essay writing and interviewing skills
-Interested in getting MBA to expand current business and build new one doing social good

Thank you all very much!

[sieken]

It really does depend on many factors, such as type of business you've created, in which industry, etc. Also if you have no traditional employment experience, you could be viewed as a wildcard, since you're only as employable as your last job. Your GPA and GMAT (especially your low quant score) will make it difficult for a top 10 school to admit you, but I would think an 11-25 school would give you a serious look if you took some supplemental calculus and statistics classes at your local college to show them you're serious about school.

Look for a school that is trying to move their program more into entrepreneurship to give yourself into an edge. Your background in film could be interesting to a number of schools with a strength in that area such as USC and therefore a strong network to insert you into after graduation.

[sochill33]

Thanks for the feedback Sieken!

I should clarify. I do have traditional employment experience. I worked as regional manager of a moving and storage franchise in college for several years.

[sieken]

That's a definite plus. Good luck on your apps!

[mbaguy2012]

Entrepreneurship is definitely an American thing. I would suggest go for a specialized Masters program if you will be looking for a job after your Masters.