Profile Evaluation

[jade]

Aloha,

I would like to apply to the following schools:
HBS, Stanford, UCLA, Berkeley, USC

Main reasons - curriculum, location, reputation.

I am a 32 year old female. Filipino. First to go to college.

Undergrad - University of Washington BA Psychology 3.0 GPA

I am currently the PR director for hospitals for 3 years. Before that, I worked in the Wealth Mgt field in Marketing/Case Design for 6years. Promoted internally and continued to develop the department I was in.

At my current job, I have had to deal with major issues such as a 6.9 earthquake, layoffs, administration turnover. In the meantime, established new events/programs such as MASH Camp for 8th/9th grade students that are interested in health care careers, Hope Event - event dedicated to cancer patients and survivors, Ladies Night Out - informational event for womens health. This is just a portion of my accomplishments. I've also completed a Hawaii Leadership Series, etc.

I have been involved in Rotary - I am the immediate past president of my club, as well as current chair for vocational and club service. We gave out $26,000 in scholarships last year. I am also a 4H group leader. Started the group 2 years ago - now have 9 kids. My 9 year old daughter is very active with soccer, track, karate, etc. so I try to maintain some kind of balance with career and personal life.

I believe my community involvement and leadership qualities are commendable, however, I am the complete opposite in comparison to all the other applicants I see on this forum. I am not analytical - I am creative.

My main goal is to get into a general management school that has multiple focuses - right now, I am seriously contemplating into getting into health care administration. There are so many health care challenges we face, I was hoping I could do something. I would like to eventually get into politics so I can make some changes.

Furthermore, if you hadn't noticed, I live in Hawaii. Moved from Seattle to the big island 3 years ago. That was a risk in itself given the economic conditions we are in. But, did it, and don't regret it because of my diverse experience.

I took the GMAT in April and did poorly - I did self-study and had the wrong materials. Now, I am taking the Accelerated Course in hopes to apply in R2 to these schools. Do you think it is feasible?

I am fairly young (maybe not for MBA standards) but very motivated and am ready to move on with my career. I want to gain the knowledge needed to be a senior executive.

Please help.

Thank you.

[MBAApply]

A lot of it comes down to the GMAT for you -- you have a strong and relatively unique profile.

What was your GMAT score? If it was below the mid-600s, then your chances unfortunately are slim for any top school (not impossible, but slim). If it was in the high 600s, you should be competitive for schools like UCLA, Berkeley and USC, and you'd have an outside shot at HBS or Stanford (but with a lot of luck on your side).

Alex Chu
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