Where to target down the road? Harvard Wharton?

Profile: ~3.8, Magna Cum Laude: Double in Finance, Accounting School is decent state school, probably around ~60 in US News with undergraduate business school ranking around 20. GMAT: 740

I will be working in a commercial banking role at a "super-regional", specifically focused on real estate.

Additionally, I will be serving as a director for a family non-profit.

In addition, I plan on getting involved with at least 1 other community service or non profit ancillary activities to help demonstrate my leadership abilities.

My question is, 3 or 4 years out, where will I have a chance with this commercial banking background? My dream is Harvard or Wharton, but are these out of reach? How about Chicago/MIT/Columbia?

Thanks

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Blue,

Obviously, there are many variables but your stats (740, 3.8) are above the averages at H/S/W. Working at a commercial bank will not preclude you (admits come from a diverse background of careers, schools, countries, etc.) I would find something that you are passionate about outside of work (i.e. coaching youth sports, volunteering for a local org., etc.)to demonstrate that you are well-rounded and excel in team/leadership activities.

With a convincing story, there is no reason why you are not more competitive than the clowns above, whose posts were much more useless than yours.

 

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