Profile Evaluation 720

[lwalls3]

I just took the GMAT -- 720 (Q47/V42) -- and would like to know my chances at HBS, Tuck, Kellogg, Stanford, and Yale for class of 2014.

BS in International Affairs and Modern Language from Georgia Tech
GPA 3.85 (A's in Calc II, Micro/Macro Econ, and Finance among other courses -- no C's in the first year and A's in all courses for the last 3.5 years of college)

Received the "Most Outstanding Senior" award from Georgia Tech's department of Modern Language

Varsity Football Letterman

Served two-year Spanish speaking church mission (I am not a native Spanish-speaker, so I had to learn it.)

Work in investment management as an analyst at one of big investment banks with one of the largest teams on the East Coast

Roughly two hours of weekly volunteer work. (I teach a class of 25 adults at my local church.)

I would like to pursue an MBA to continue on the investment management path in hopes of eventually starting my own firm.

Also, would the 47 quant score be viewed negatively considering I have solid undergraduate grades in highly quantitative courses and work in a highly quantitative field (investment management)?

Thanks for the advice!

[mbamission]

Hi Lwalls3,

Thanks for writing in. You seem to have a very impressive and well-rounded profile. You'll want to make sure your "Why MBA" story is buttoned-up, because the rest of your profile appears very strong. A Q47 score equates to about 77%; of course it would be nice if you could have broken 80%, but I do not believe that's reason to take the test again, given your other strengths. In my assessment you should be competitive-very competitive at those schools.

Best of luck!

Daniel Richards
http://www.mbamission.com

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[lwalls3]

Daniel,

I appreciate the advice -- you are a tremendous asset to everyone on this forum. I'll be sure to button-up my "why" story.

Thanks again,

Levi

[mbamission]

My pleasure Levi. When you're ready you may want to take advantage of MBA Mission's 30-min free consultation in order to discuss your application strategy further. Feel free to contact me offline to discuss further -- daniel@mbamission.com