MBA Candidate evaluation

Hi all - looking for an honest evaluation of my b-school admission chances for top-15 schools. Looking at applying in R1 (currently working on essays and have recs lined up).

GMAT: 710 (48Q, 39V, 8IR). Took in early 2018 GPA: 3.4 from a non-target school. BSc in Finance

Work experience: 5 years working on statewide and national political campaigns. Started as an assistant and took on increasing responsibilities and budget responsibilities, last campaign was running a Governor's race. I also worked on two presidential campaigns. Experience in fundraising, communications, operations, and strategy. 1 year (current) - Chief of Staff to the CEO of a VC-backed e-commerce startup. Startup was founded by two Wharton grads Will get 1 rec letter from a former governor and 1 from current CEO

Schools I'm applying to: Kellogg Wharton Columbia Darden Ross HBS

Please let me know what you think. I welcome the tough/honest feedback.

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What are your post-MBA goals? It isn't clear why you moved from political campaigns to an e-commerce start-up. Explaining this move and how an MBA will get you to your short-term goal will be very important.

Your stats aren't all that great so your essays and recs will need to be.

Susan Cera Director of MBA Admissions Stratus Admissions Counseling - www.stratusadmissions.com FREE Profile Evaluation - www.stratusadmissions.com/consult
 
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