Chance me for MBA [ 29/SE Asian American/Male/3.9 GPA/700 GMAT/~6 years WE/Ex Military]
Background
Work experience:
2 year as an investment banking analyst at a top 5 elite boutique bank ( reputation similar to Jefferies, Guggenheim, or RBC) in New York. Follow with
4 years US Navy Officer SWO
Extra curriculars:
I was involved in student government throughout undergrad. Got elected and served as senator and my party leader in the student senate.
Avid Hip-Hop dancer. Lead choreographer of my school hip-hop team. Have won some city competitions and awards.
Toastmasters competitor. Have won some local speaking competitions.
Undergrad school/major:
Double major Economics & Finance, with honors
Top 50 Public School in the Rocky Mountain Area
**Other education/coursework:
Race/nationality:**
SE Asian American ( immigrated to the U.S in high school)
Sex:
Male
Stats
GMAT Score (include breakdown!): 700 Q47, V39
Undergrad GPA: 3.9 ( Phi Beta Kappa & Summa Cum Laude)
MBA Info
Goal of MBA: Short term is VC/Growth Equity. Long term is to run my own company
Target schools: H/S/W/Columbia/Booth.
I appreciate any feedback
[Edit: I did 2 years in IB before joining the Navy. ]
First, thank you for your service!
Your professional experience in the military coupled with a successful transition to the private sector will serve you well.
Your extracurriculars feel rather self-serving so you may want to look for ways to showcase leadership, teamwork (probably in hip hop?) and even innovation in this involvement. Use the next 5-6 months to build this up.
A 3.9 from undergrad will serve you well but I would advise you to retake the GMAT and shoot for a 730+ that would put you at the averages for the schools you list.
It is imperative that you do your research on each program so you can answer not just why MBA? and why now? but also why THIS program?
Check out: https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/transition-military-business-sc…</a">How to Transition from the Military to Business School
Wishing you the best on your MBA application journey. Susan
I should have clarified better. I worked in IB then joined the military. Not sure if that would change anything. Appreciate the feedback
Thanks for clarifying! Having worked in IB prior to your military service is a slightly different trajectory than most. In your applications you will want to explain why you left IB to go into the service and what motivates you to return to the investment space. I would presume that you have developed transferable skills that you can showcase. Your 'why MBA?' will also need to touch on the areas that you need to develop to achieve your goals.
I encourage you to leverage the military clubs as a point of contact for the your research. If your schedule allows, look to attend a few of the military days/weekends that are aimed specifically at recruiting military candidates.
Stratus is running a contest to win a FREE Application Fundamentals and Strategy package ($1595 value). https://gleam.io/IFliC/march-app-strategy</a">Enter here to win ! The winner will work with a Stratus counselor through a series of introspection and self-reflection exercises and develop a personalized MBA strategy.
All the best, Susan
Thank you for your service.
Your grades, military service, and work experience are impressive and competitive at your target programs. I'm concerned that your GMAT is on the low side for the programs that you are aiming for and that you're coming from a group (investment bankers) who tend to do well on the GMAT. Unless you really don't think you can raise it, I'd advise a retake. Consider upgrading your prep method to improve your score.
I should have clarified better. I worked in IB then joined the military. Not sure if that would change anything. Would that put me under the "military group" or "IB group" of applicants ? Appreciate the feedback
Et ducimus expedita omnis iure rerum possimus. Earum rerum sequi cupiditate similique ab rem cumque. Libero omnis hic illum molestias qui voluptate enim. Quibusdam voluptatem iure dolor voluptas expedita beatae non vel. Sit eveniet qui vel qui. Voluptatibus blanditiis eaque temporibus possimus placeat. Placeat inventore ut blanditiis et molestias et voluptatibus.
Consectetur enim nam consequatur quas id quas. Et voluptatem esse quas maiores. Illo aliquid dolores hic facilis.
Fuga et ea occaecati est commodi voluptates aliquid. Similique quam consectetur facilis ut corrupti ullam. Ullam inventore et omnis voluptatem maxime dolor veniam. Quo reiciendis et eum sunt quae rerum dolore aperiam.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...