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kryzak
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Location: SF, CA, USA
Concentration: Technology, Entrepreneurship, Digital Media & Entertainment
Schools:UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA 2010
GPA: 3.9 - undergrad 3.6 - grad-EE
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(repeat of post from elsewhere)
Alright, I decided to go to B-school roughly around May, and have been studying for the GMAT (early August test date) and researching schools for the past couple of months. Here's a rough sketch about me, just to see what the more experienced GMAT Club members think of my chances. I know focusing on the essays is key, and that will be my goal starting from early August until I apply first round end of October/early November. I tried to highlight a few things I will talk about in my essays.
Profile:
EDIT: Profile in Archive: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/111-t56286
I would love to hear some feedback on:
1. What people think my chances are.
2. What people think of my differentiation criteria. Should I find something else?
3. Anything I should emphasize more than others?
4. Am I crazy for starting so late and aiming for Round 1 (to maximize my chances)?
5. Any other comments?
Thank you all so much in advance for your help! I look forward to a healthy discussion and constructive criticism!
Alright, I decided to go to B-school roughly around May, and have been studying for the GMAT (early August test date) and researching schools for the past couple of months. Here's a rough sketch about me, just to see what the more experienced GMAT Club members think of my chances. I know focusing on the essays is key, and that will be my goal starting from early August until I apply first round end of October/early November. I tried to highlight a few things I will talk about in my essays.
Profile:
EDIT: Profile in Archive: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/111-t56286
I would love to hear some feedback on:
1. What people think my chances are.
2. What people think of my differentiation criteria. Should I find something else?
3. Anything I should emphasize more than others?
4. Am I crazy for starting so late and aiming for Round 1 (to maximize my chances)?
5. Any other comments?
Thank you all so much in advance for your help! I look forward to a healthy discussion and constructive criticism!
kryzak
Major Poster
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
Last visit: 10 Aug 2013
Posts: 5,452
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 14
Status:Um... what do you want to know?
Location: SF, CA, USA
Concentration: Technology, Entrepreneurship, Digital Media & Entertainment
Schools:UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA 2010
GPA: 3.9 - undergrad 3.6 - grad-EE
WE 1: Social Gaming
06 Jul 2007, 10:11
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06 Jul 2007, 12:23
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kryzak
kryzak,
To your questions:
1. Minimal at Stanford, slightly less minimal at CBS, unlikely but possible at Haas, possible/maybe at NYU and UCLA.
2. I think your differentiation criteria make sense. Demonstrating a strong leadership in your career given your engineering + biz dev background will be key.
3. Maybe emphasize international exposure if you have it and explaining what common themese unite your extracurricular activities.
4. No. No worries.
5. Again, demonstrating leadership, impact, and fast-track aspects will be important. They are not obvious in what you gave me. Your age hurts you a little bit.
Good luck,
