Candidate:

Mr. CRE

About Me:

Hello, I’ve worked as an accountant for a property management company for the past three years. Prior to that, I worked a year at a small commercial bank under writing commercial loans.

Schools:

Target School: McCombs School of Business

Considering: USC Marshall, Foster School of Business, Kenan-Flagler

See More Profiles For: McCombs School of Business

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Washington State University

Undergrad Major: Hospitality Business Management

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: 625

Age: 30, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Coach youth bowling for ten years.

Work History:

Title: Senior Accountant

Industry: Accounting

Company: Sr Accountant for Property management/Property Developer Multifamily

Length of Employment: 1 yr

Title: General Ledger Accountant

Industry: Accounting

Company: Sr Accountant for Property management/Property Developer Multifamily

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

I was quickly promoted to a Senior Accountant role over more qualified candidates as I have always pushed myself to learn and grow. This has been the case in all of my roles even prior to my current employer. I am never satisfied with okay I want to be great.

Post MBA Goal:

I want to attend at school where I can have a concentration on real estate. My goal is to work for a private equity firm where I help with the sales and acquisition of properties. Ideally reaching a VP or MD level.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 35%

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 35%

Hello Mr. CRE, this is Michael from mbaMission.
You have some strong work experience, and it’s good to see that you were promoted faster than your peers. Make sure your recommender mentions that in his/her recommendation letter. Your goal of working at a real estate PE firm is rather ambitious though, since those firms are very difficult to work for post-MBA, especially without consulting or investment banking experience. However, if you can show you have transferable skills for helping with the sales and acquisitions of properties, and that you have a network in this field, then you will be able to convince the admissions committees that your goal is realistic. Your GPA of 3.4 is solid, and because your GMAT is below the average at …

Hello Mr. CRE, this is Michael from mbaMission.
You have some strong work experience, and it’s good to see that you were promoted faster than your peers. Make sure your recommender mentions that in his/her recommendation letter. Your goal of working at a real estate PE firm is rather ambitious though, since those firms are very difficult to work for post-MBA, especially without consulting or investment banking experience. However, if you can show you have transferable skills for helping with the sales and acquisitions of properties, and that you have a network in this field, then you will be able to convince the admissions committees that your goal is realistic. Your GPA of 3.4 is solid, and because your GMAT is below the average at schools like McCombs, Marshall, Foster, and Kenan-Flagler, you’ll have to highlight the quant courses you did well in during college, as well as emphasize your quant skills at work. Taking a supplemental course would also boost your quant profile. I have worked with many applicants who have written effective Optional Essays detailing their strong analytical and quant skills/experiences, as a way to compensate for a lower GMAT quant score. So be sure to spend time on that essay as well. Additionally, it is always a good idea to consider applying to one or two other schools to increase your chances of MBA admission. As for McCombs, I see your odds of admission there to be around the program’s estimated acceptance rate of 35%.
Best of luck to you!

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