Carnegie Mellon / Tepper - 03-16-2021

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March 15, 2021 10:40pm ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Ohio State / Fisher, Rochester / Simon, UNC Kenan-Flagler, USC / Marshall, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2021

Pre-MBA Career: Product Management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology Companies: Google , IBM , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Twitter

GRE: 309

GPA: 3.16

Years of Work Experience: 9

Location: Africa

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1693 Have you applied to these programs, this season? Impact and progression at work will be important. How does all this tie to your post MBA plans? Are you involved in activities outside of work? I worry your GRE/GPA combo is on the lower end. Have you retaken the GRE, or completed any additional course work? (1)

anon36465 Likes Earned: 13 OP here, I have applied to 5 so far and deadlines of remaining 4 are in 2 weeks so will get those in by then. I have highlighted leadership both at work and outside work, I sit on my high school alumni board, STEM mentor, I lead a team of 16 at work and I am currently leading projects at work. Background in Tech, and worked in product marketing and sales management most of my career, looking to pivot to Tech product management. So my past is linked to my post MBA plans. I know the issue is the GRE, that's my 3rd attempt, but also doing the MBA Math online coursework and almost done with that. Main reason why I have applied to a vast range of programs (in terms of ranking) is due to the GRE/GPA being on the lower side. (0)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1693 I’m assuming you have a technical background, from undergrad? Doing MBA Math is good. Are you planning to return to africa, post MBA? Be good to know more about your long term goals. (0)

anon17670 Likes Earned: 318 As a fellow African with similar years of experience, I think your GRE/GPA combination is not bad. It can definitely be better, however, you are on the right path with MBA Math. I also like your school list options with Dream, Target, and safety schools. I am certain you will get multiple offers if you can really demonstrate your commitment and fit each school's program. Networking might give you some insights into positioning yourself as an older candidate. Happy to chat in a community group called 'City of LANE' for Africans heading to Business schools. If you are interested, please drop your email address in UVA Darden's chatroom or join via https://linktr.ee/cityoflane. (2)

anon36465 Likes Earned: 13 OP: Thank you so much for the replies. Undergrad in Computer Science, and LT is to return to Africa in a managerial position within the Tech space. Product Manager to Business Manager to CTO is my ideal career path. @anon17670, thank you so much. I am interested and will definitely be reaching out. (1)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1693 More details on this candidacy in this episode of Wire Taps: https://www.clearadmit.com/2021/03/episode-153-wire-taps/ (0)