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September 8, 2022 3:04am ET

Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2023

Pre-MBA Career: Audit and Assurance

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: AT Kearney , Bain , BCG , Ernst & Young , McKinsey , PWC , Amazon , Apple , Google , Microsoft , Tesla

GRE: 321

GPA: 4.1

Years of Work Experience: 6

Location: London, UK

Post MBA Location: USA - South West, South, North East

Notes:

I am a Nigerian male who works in the audit and assurance space of a big four firm in the UK as an Assistant Manager.
I know my test score is not so impressive but I have a CGPA of 4.1 on a 5.0 scale in Statistics, a highly numeral course, and also a certified accountant. Would these count in my favour? (GRE Q163, V158)
I would like to know what my honest chances are? I have heard a lot that business schools are averse to enrolling accountants and auditors. I would retake the GRE by December but would also submit a R1 app for 3 schools, so I don’t totally miss on out on this window.

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1676 Accountants/auditors generally might not have some of the “front-facing” leadership experiences as others in the pool, so it’s key to show your impact and growth, as you can. Are you involved in activities outside of work, also? The GRE is a little below average, so a retake is good, can you schedule that a little earlier than December? Which programs are you targeting for Round 1? (0)

anon58104 Likes Earned: 1 My R1 targets are Tuck, Darden and Goizueta. I facilitate trainings at work, and also involved in a lot tutoring and mentoring outside work. I probably won’t be able to retake before December because I have to joggle work, applications and the reading. But would definitely retake the exams before submitting R2 applications. (1)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1676 Those programs are a nice spread for round 1. Your quant split on the GRE might help, in combo with your undergrad. Mentorship/tutoring outside of work can also add to your profile. The key will be to show your impact and growth at work. (0)

aghazi670 Likes Earned: 6 Hi alexbr4, Just wanted to know what will be good GRE for these listed schools. (0)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1676 Any improvement will help, 325 might be a good number to aim for, if that’s feasible? (1)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1676 More details on this candidacy in this episode of Wire Taps: https://www.clearadmit.com/2022/09/wire-taps-252-south-african-candidate-strong-numbers-nigerian-candidate-works-in-london-higher-ed-candidate-may-seek-impact-investing-role/ (0)