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June 25, 2024 11:25am ET

Applying: Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth

Pre-MBA Career: Analyst at a global IT services firm

Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology Companies: Apple , Facebook , Google

GMAT: 730

GPA: 3.0

Years of Work Experience: 4

Notes:

In addition to my undergrad, I also have a Master's degree in Information Technology, where I earned a 3.5 GPA.

I didn't really prepare for my GMAT the first time I took it and am confident I can get an additional 20-30 points with proper preparation.

My short-term goal is to work in product management at one of the major Big Tech firms, and my long-term goal is to progress into executive-level technology leadership roles. Particularly interested in e-commerce.

I don't think my extracurricular life is particularly interesting, but I'm heavily involved in volunteering within my local Sikh religious community, and I'm also into boxing recreationally.

For financial reasons, I'm primarily interested in the part-time programs at Kellogg, Booth, and Stern, but I'm open to full-time programs depending on scholarship/aid.

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1649 Are you planning to retake the GMAT? It is a very decent score, but if you think you can improve with the right preparation, it might be worthwhile.

Are going to apply to some full-time programs (which ones are you targeting?) as well as the part-time programs you’ve listed?

Showing impact and growth at work will be very important.

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deontay-wilder Likes Earned: 0 Hi Alex! Yes, I definitely plan on retaking the GMAT. For full-time programs, I'm targeting Harvard. Potentially Wharton or Stanford too, but I'm not sure yet. Is it advisable to apply to both the full-time program and the part-time program at the same school (e.g. Kellogg, Booth)? I appreciate the feedback regarding impact and growth at work. Will make sure I focus on that in my essays, interview, etc. (0)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1649 You’d need to check with Booth and Kellogg regarding the PT and FT applications. I’d think they go to separate admissions teams.

For round 1, I’d think hard about your FT strategy. Are you only targeting HSW? Obviously they’re the very best, which means scholarships will be tougher to get (although HS are needs-based, so that might help). You might also consider other M7, or even in the next tier, too?

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