Two Years Boutique IB Experience - What MBA Program Will Accept Me?

2nd Year  boutique analyst here. I want to get an MBA and I want to do it after my Associate promote.

Will I be competitive at a T25 MBA program with a 3.2 UGPA from a non-target with 2 years IB experience and 320-325 GRE? What programs would likely accept me?

I will have letters of rec from my MD and a Principal.

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I reached out to UNC and they were receptive. Tepper was less so. Really hoping someone has made this leap.

I would have thought lots of boutique guys wanted to go 2 years IB > MBA > BB/EB Associate

 
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With just 2 years of work experience you are very much on the low end. This past year UNC admitted a huge group of North Carolina residents (or graduates of NC universities) and they are now first years in the program with 0 years post-undergrad experience. UNC may be your best bet for an admit - your years WE and GPA are below average at all T25 schools. If you are able to get a 325+ GRE, you might get a shot at Tepper or Cornell. However, schools expect you to bring valuable insights from your work experience and typically there isn't as much that someone with 2 years can bring when the averages are ~4-5 years.

Beyond work, do you have leadership experience to offer? Why do you need an MBA now? Make sure you can answer these questions!

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

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