What are my chances at an MBA that BBs recruit at?

What are my chances at getting into HBS, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, or any other top MBA that BBs recruit at?

  • 3.7 GPA from a non-target
  • 740 GMAT
  • CPA
  • Two years working as an auditor at a Big Four

Do I have any chance? If not, what can I do to better myself? Is going from Big Four auditor to top MBA to BB IB even realistic?

 

The schools you mentioned are very likely to be reaches for you. The good news is that Investment Banks tend to recruit numerous tiers down in the MBA world. I suggest you apply to schools such as Duke, Dartmouth, and UVA where you'll have a better shot of getting in and a high degree of on-campus IB recruiting.

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What are my chances at getting into HBS, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, or any other top MBA that BBs recruit at?

Do I have any chance? If not, what can I do to better myself? Is going from Big Four auditor to top MBA to BB IB even realistic?

Hello

As you are aiming for top schools then a score above 700 is desirable. Also the GMAT alone won’t determine your chances of admission; your work experience plays a vital role as well. You need to ensure that academically you are in a good position. However it is not just the academics but beyond the academics that will help you in determining your candidature.

Your work experience plays a significant role. Generally most of the applicants are from with a good 4-5 years of work experience. Although it is not just the work experience that counts but also what you did there like-what were your achievements, what initiative you took, what changes you drove in your workplace etc. So if you can show that in 2 years you have demonstrated the skills business schools are looking for you could put in a strong set of essays.

Hence the quality of your work, your academics and beyond academics will play an important role in determining your candidature. Make sure you highlight your learning and justify your reasons for diverse job portfolio so you stand differentiated.

Thanks

Kavita Singh FutureWorks Consulting

 

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