Chances at top 10 MBA program?
I'm looking to apply into a top 10 MBA program sometime in 2012. If anyone could try to gague my chances, or give me some advice to improve them, I would greatly appreciate it.
Work exp - Completed a summer internship in IB with a BB and a year with a boutique before it imploded. Found a position in Asset Mgmt, and have been working there for around a few months or so now. Assume I stick it out for 2.5 years (bringing total FT work exp to around 3.5 yrs), how would my work exp measure up? Also assume I get my CFA by then and the organization is a well-known non-profit? For what its worth, I heard non-profit might be a good industry to differentiate yourself. Not sure if that was only specific to positions fulfiling the actual mission of the non-profit, or applicable to supporting roles as well.
Undergrad - GPA of 3.8+ in top 10 UG business program (state school), strong leadership and teamwork oriented curriculars
Assume GMAT of 750+
Thanks in advance.
just wondering,... what makes you think you would not get into these MBA programs
getting into an MBA program isn't THAT hard...I think a lot of people would agree
3.7+ GPA, 750+ GMAT, great biz experience and recs...and a passion for something or other is really all you need for top 10, for top 5 more often you need to be at more well known places
Adapt, I always had the impression that the top places were notoriously hard to get into..
Big, what schools would you say are more within my range? Would Wharton/Booth be a ridiculous reach?
no it isn't a "ridiculous reach"
why don't you wait and find out in 2.5 years.
I have no reason to believe you would not get into some top MBA programs
Your post looks as if you're merely trying to get people on the internet to tell you how greatly you are positioned for business school applications
You'll be fine... apply and find out what happens
As much as I hope that's the case, is certainly isn't. Thanks for all the replies though - we'll see what happens in 2 years..
Well looky there, it's been 2 years. any update?
Hi, I found this via google, it's an online MBA chances calculator that predict your chances based on your profile, hope this helps: http://www.aringo.com/clientinfo/chancesindication27985.htm
[quote=professor]Hi, I found this via google, it's an online MBA chances calculator that predict your chances based on your profile, hope this helps: http://www.aringo.com/clientinfo/chancesindication27985.htm[/quote] Cant understand why people keep using these algos. gmat score, GPA, reccs, work experience, and essays will make or break you.
This is an incredibly old post, but I was browsing, and I wanted to note how much it angers me when people say "assume a GMAT of 750+".... assume you are in the top 2%???? I will pass on making that assumption.
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