I had initially planned on going to the Rochester Institute of Technology for my MBA because I had completed my undergrad work there and could finish their program in just one year. Their requirements were a 580 on the GMAT, and it seems the average score is a 600. Obviously, now I think I should probably apply to other schools.
Here is a full rundown of my qualifications and I would love to hear what you think some safe schools would be, schools I have a decent chance at getting into, and some reach schools might be. Thanks!
Personal Information:
- 21 years old
Air Force Brat who lived overseas and in several different states
Caucasian
- Graduated with a 4.0
I was the graduation speaker in front of 500 of my classmates and their families
Member of National Honors Society
- Rochester Institute of Technology
BS in Political Science, minors in Philosophy, and Business Administration
Enrolled in 2010, graduated in 2013 ( a year early)
Active member of the Honors program, graduated with honors
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member
GPA: 3.8
The first was for my work in political science on the subject of the legal definition of personhood, and its implications for chimera creation in the field of biology and biomedical science. The second award was in the field of philosophy of science on the subject of whether development of plate tectonic theory constituted a Kuhnian revolution or paradigm shift in the field.
My employment history:
- I was the Complementary Learning Advisor for the Honors program, from October 2011 - May 2013. I advised undergraduate students on their complementary learning plans, which is the 20+ hour service requirement per year that each student is required to perform. I recommended community service activities, and recorded & tracked counseling session data for trend analysis.
I worked as a Hot Line cook during High School at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers from November 2009 - August 2011.
I was an intern for the Transportation Management Office at RAF Mildenhall, a joint USAF and RAF base in England from June 2007 - July 2007. I performed basic clerical tasks but also worked with civilian and military personnel.
Finally, my first job was as an intern in the computer support office of the Civil Engineering squadron at RAF Mildenhall from January 2006 - December 2006. I Assembled computers, and installed software including a custom Air Force version of Windows using a ghost image, ensured network connectivity, and organized & catalogued various types of electronic hardware. I started there as a freshman in high school.
- Two different associate deans of the liberal arts college, one is the chair of the philosophy department as well
Both professors who recommended me for the writing awards who I took multiple classes with
The chair of the political Science Department
Two MBA graduates who currently work at RIT. One is a former VP for a Swiss bank, worked in risk management, and now helps manage the investment of RIT's assets and its overseas campuses, and my intro to options and futures professor which I got an A in. The other is a social media marketer, owner of his own company, and an incredibly tech savvy professor.
My supervisor at the Civil Engineering Squadron, a retired USAF Master Sergeant, and current systems administrator at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
My first accounting professor at RIT, I got over 100% in his class
Probably any other professor I have studied under. I never failed a class, or had any trouble meeting deadlines, even though I frequently took 20 credits under a quarter system.
I look forward to reading your responses, I know I have a rather odd profile. Also, I have no idea how much work experience is weighed in the admissions processes and as you can see I'm rather lacking in that area.