Where to target down the road? Harvard Wharton?

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~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

Comments (6)

drexelalum11

Rank: Neanderthal
3,774

Sep 29, 2009 - 7:47pm

This might be the most useless question I've ever read. If I say HWS, will that cue you to go and suck the AdCom's dick? If I say no, will you refuse to swallow after the BJ?

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Banker88

Rank: King Kong
1,835

Sep 29, 2009 - 8:06pm

We should have a function on this site for experienced users to vote down a thread until it is deleted. For times like these.

Banker88

Rank: King Kong
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Sep 29, 2009 - 8:06pm

Sorry, by vote down, I mean throw monkey feces.

junkbondswap

Rank: Neanderthal
2,568

Oct 1, 2009 - 6:05pm

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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