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georgepaul0071987
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Hello georgepaul0071987, thanks for your question.
Your GMAT is solid, though I think the verbal score is slightly below the 80% mark I typically recommend for the top programs. This should not be a dealbreaker, though.
Ultimately, our competitiveness will come down to the quality of your leadership experience in and out of work. Can you draw upon "moments" when you truly led: influenced individuals and organizations, drove results, took initiative? I think your work at your family business is a potential differentiator. Most candidates will not have managed 30-40 people. I'd lead and lean on this experience to differentiate yourself. Moreover, your work with the school for underprivileged children could make for a great essay. In terms of extracurricular activities, generally, what you've done more recently has more weight than what you did in university/school.
For any candidate, Harvard, Wharton, and Kellogg are not givens. I think you could take a shot at those, but I advise mitigating risk by also including some safer choices.
Best of luck,
Brian
