Profile evaluation request

[arjunsingh2013]

Hi,
A request for a profile evaluation, please:

Academics: Undergraduate GPA of 3.93 in business admin. from a public school(graduated at the top of the class for my major; beta gamma sigma honors). Graduate degree in finance from a top 3 Canadian business school (GPA:3.75/4.0)

GMAT Score: 710 (math: 87%, verbal: 78%)

Extra curricular: Business Student body VP in undergrad - Initiated and managed student sponsorship program and participation of students in external conferences
- Took part in several national and international business case competitions; won an award
- Won several scholarships in undergrad for extra curricular and community involvement
- Consulting club executive in grad school: initiated a student based case interview prep program and managed the pro bono consulting arm of the club.
- Continued community involvement through a not for profit that works with new immigrants

Work Experience: with a no name consulting firm in technology and operations (less than 2 years). Co-Managing a portfolio of 5 clients in the lending and mortgage industry.

Varsity level fencer (just 2 years)
Intramural baseball (3 years)

Please evaluate for the following schools: HBS, Kellogg, Tuck, Ross, Darden, and Fuqua

Thanks,
Arjun

[arjunsingh2013]

In addition,
My post MBA goal would be to work in management consulting/strategic planning.

Thanks!

[mbamission]

Hi Arjun,

With a Master in Finance already, one of your challenges will be to lay out why you are seeking the MBA -- what can it provide that you can't achieve already with your degree/experience (besides access to recruiting)?

You academics appear strong. In regards to your work experience, you'll want to dig further into what leadership/progress you've been able to show over your time there. Your accomplishments within the job are more important than the name of the company itself.

In terms of community involvement, you'll want to focus on what you've done outside of college/grad school -- it does seem that there is some involvement there. If it is significant (10+ hours/month) it may be worth focusing on in an essay.

I'd rate HSB/Kellogg as reach schools for you, Tuck/Ross as competitive/near-reach, and Darden/Fuqua as competitive.

Best of luck,

Daniel Richards
http://www.mbamission.com

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