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uprightcitizen
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After much thought and research, I have decided an MBA is the best way for me to accomplish my goals. I was hoping to hear some feedback on my profile:
Education
-GPA 3.1 (3.5+ in Business courses)
-Completing a BS Management from West Chester Univ, a state school in PA (AACSB accredited but not a prestigious school), will graduate in July
-Graduated high school in 2002 and spent time at 3 different schools, working full-time with large gaps of no education.
-Significant numbers of "withdrawals" on my transcript. My lackluster GPA (3.1) and number of withdrawals were due to working fulltime (they paid for me to go back to school).
-I might be able to get my GPA up to 3.2 before July, but that's it.
Work
-Since Jan. 2008, Manager of Operations at a theme park, managing departments of 400+ employees. I am responsible for several hundred thousand dollars in labor, have had many successes (including a spotless safety record). I have been asked to audit other major theme parks for safety concerns, conduct accident investigations, and have represented the company in court. Recently, I was asked to manage a new department (Guest Relations) to "turn it around" and match the success of my other departments.
-Jan. 2006-2008, Marketing Manager at a retail furniture store
-Jan. 2006-2007, Realtor (not sure if this is worth mentioning)
-Jan 2004-2006, Assistant Manager of Operations at the same theme park (previously Operations Supervisor 2002-2004)
GMAT
-720 on my first practice test this week, on the GMAT's website practice test (47q, 41v)
-I feel 750 is a realistic goal (the practice 720 came without ever having seen a GMAT), if not higher
Other
-Member of Mensa, Snowboard instructor, but not too many other "extracurricular activities" that I think apply
-Will be ready to apply by first rounds (if that helps at all)
-White, male, 26... not sure if that makes a difference in anything
-Writing is my passion so I imagine essays will be a strength (hopefully!)
I am most interested in a one-year MBA program. Am I a candidate for top schools? Specifically...
-Cambridge
-Oxford
-Northwestern (1 year program)
-Babson (1 year program)
Or is my work history too short and close to my graduation date? Cambridge, for example, says on their website that work history must come "post-graduation." All mine came -during- schooling. Should I not even be looking at Cambridge's website? Haha. I need direction!
Thanks and I -really- appreciate any advice,
Alex
Education
-GPA 3.1 (3.5+ in Business courses)
-Completing a BS Management from West Chester Univ, a state school in PA (AACSB accredited but not a prestigious school), will graduate in July
-Graduated high school in 2002 and spent time at 3 different schools, working full-time with large gaps of no education.
-Significant numbers of "withdrawals" on my transcript. My lackluster GPA (3.1) and number of withdrawals were due to working fulltime (they paid for me to go back to school).
-I might be able to get my GPA up to 3.2 before July, but that's it.
Work
-Since Jan. 2008, Manager of Operations at a theme park, managing departments of 400+ employees. I am responsible for several hundred thousand dollars in labor, have had many successes (including a spotless safety record). I have been asked to audit other major theme parks for safety concerns, conduct accident investigations, and have represented the company in court. Recently, I was asked to manage a new department (Guest Relations) to "turn it around" and match the success of my other departments.
-Jan. 2006-2008, Marketing Manager at a retail furniture store
-Jan. 2006-2007, Realtor (not sure if this is worth mentioning)
-Jan 2004-2006, Assistant Manager of Operations at the same theme park (previously Operations Supervisor 2002-2004)
GMAT
-720 on my first practice test this week, on the GMAT's website practice test (47q, 41v)
-I feel 750 is a realistic goal (the practice 720 came without ever having seen a GMAT), if not higher
Other
-Member of Mensa, Snowboard instructor, but not too many other "extracurricular activities" that I think apply
-Will be ready to apply by first rounds (if that helps at all)
-White, male, 26... not sure if that makes a difference in anything
-Writing is my passion so I imagine essays will be a strength (hopefully!)
I am most interested in a one-year MBA program. Am I a candidate for top schools? Specifically...
-Cambridge
-Oxford
-Northwestern (1 year program)
-Babson (1 year program)
Or is my work history too short and close to my graduation date? Cambridge, for example, says on their website that work history must come "post-graduation." All mine came -during- schooling. Should I not even be looking at Cambridge's website? Haha. I need direction!
Thanks and I -really- appreciate any advice,
Alex
