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[asianbt83]

Age: 27
Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
GMAT Score: 720 (47 Q, 42V)

College: State University - Economics Major - 3.9+
- university treasurer and academic advisor

Graduate School - Top 3 Law School (HYS)
- B average (very mediocre)
- editor of a journal

After law school, decided did not want to pursue a legal career.

Current job: Working as an instructor at a test prep company.

My biggest weaknesses:
1. lack of strong work experience
2. poor law school grades
3. lack of activities after college

What are my chances for schools such as NYU, Columbia, Yale, etc?

[mbamission]

Thanks for your question. Top MBA programs are looking for candidates that demonstrate a "habit" of leadership professionally and personally. They are also looking for applicants with a pretty clear track record of success/progression. It sounds like you were on the right track until you finished law school. I think the fact that your work experience and activities have been limited since law school is a significant weakness. If b-school is really a dream for you, you might need to rethink your strategy for the next year and focus on getting some concrete leadership experience in your professional career and then target schools that are more "older" candidate friendly.

Best of luck!

Monica Okrah
Senior Consultant, mbaMission
www.mbamissioncom