How do I increase my chances to get into Harvard MBA with an unusual profile?
Hi guys,
I am at a point where I am unable to decide how to put up my profile in a way so as to increase my chances to get into HBS. My profile includes:
1. BSc in Applied Accounting, GPA 2.9
2. Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
3. Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 2 candidate
4. GMAT: 700
5. TOEFL: 110
6. Currently working as a corporate finance Analyst
7. Previously worked as a Finance Trainee (10 months)
What concerns me the most is my low GPA (2.9) in my undergrad and my professional work experience of only 1.5 years in the field. However, I have worked as a volunteer (social service) at three different organizations and my combined voluntary experience makes a total of 5 years. Now because I want to pursue a career in investment banking, how do I show to the admission committee that I possess a good profile which is sufficient to get me into HBS and ultimately achieve my career goal of becoming an IB analyst.
Looking forward to your responses.
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all 800s get rejected by HSW.
only thing that helps is IMPACT. otherwise it's hard.
Dang yea..hate to be the bearer of bad news but i dont see Top 7 without more than 2 years experience and above 3.0... This is why i am not applying to any top 7 hahaha
I say either gain a couple years experience or something... 700 is a good score...but not harvard good... Based on ur stats you could still get into a lot of top 50 programs...why not Boston College??
I am not sure if Boston college will equip me well to help me step and grow in the world of IB.
I have witnessed people getting into Harvard with a 2.8 GPA. However, I agree that with this profile, I have very slim chances. May be I should retake GMAT.
Sorry to say but with that profile HBS is a very long shot. Your stretches should be Tuck/Haas and your targets should be programs in the 10-15 range, all of which will give you a good shot of getting into IB.
FYI my profile was quite similar. GMAT was the same, GPA was the same. I had an Ivy undergrad degree and 4 years+2 promotions at a T3 consulting firm (think Alvarez, FTI, Huron, etc). I got into Ross and Johnson and went to Johnson. I also didn't get an interview at a single M7 (I applied to 3 which was stupid of me and a waste of time).
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Wharton, Kellogg (I had an interview since they interview everyone) and Booth. I should have just chosen one and used that as my stretch, but I didn't spend enough time researching the process beforehand.
Do you vouch for UT?
Not really sure what you mean....
You have 0% chance. You might have a chance at an M7 but I highly doubt it, you should look into the top 15.
Your chances at Harvard are infinitesimal. Get some 'branded' work experience to be even considered at decent MBA programs. (something like a Big 4 job, since you're from accounting)
i agree with the other posters - HBS isn't happening. To stand any chance at lower M7, you're going to need a 750+ GMAT. Would focus on top 20 if you aren't able to get the GMAT up to 750 level.
Sorry buddy, that profile won't cut it for harvard - not a chance. Good news is no reason you can't get to IB through another school that will accept you
No offense your profile isn't unusual, it's just not competitive.
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