Candidate:

Mr. Pharmacy District Manager

About Me:

After receiving my doctorate of pharmacy while working as an intern for Walmart’s corporate office, I started as a pharmacy manager and was promoted twice in two years to become a Market Director over pharmacy and optical for Walmart. After switching back to their Sam’s Club division, I currently work as a Market Manager for Sam’s Club.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Undergrad Major: English

GPA: 3.2

GMAT: 610

Age: 33, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: PharmD

School Name: University of Wisconsin - School of Pharmacy

Extracurriculars: Non-profit: Director of Pharmacy for medical clinics through Chihuahua Mexico, Published in several journals

Work History:

Title: Sam's Club

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 10 yrs, 8 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Promoted twice in two years

Post MBA Goal:

Upon getting my MBA, I would like to continue my work with non-profits throughout Latin America to develop more sustainable methods of success than relying on charitable contributions.

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

Hi Mr. Pharmacy District Manager,
You are clearly very accomplished in your pharmacy career! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I like that you have a clear goal for wanting to get your MBA and make a transition. That said, your GMAT score and low GPA could be a concern for Columbia, where the average GMAT hovers around 720. Have you looked into the GRE? It’s accepted by most programs. The study material is similar, but some applicants find the GRE test format more suited to their test-taking style. As for your GPA, if there were any circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay. Beyond that, given your tenure, are you also considering part-time programs that may be more suited …

Hi Mr. Pharmacy District Manager,
You are clearly very accomplished in your pharmacy career! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I like that you have a clear goal for wanting to get your MBA and make a transition. That said, your GMAT score and low GPA could be a concern for Columbia, where the average GMAT hovers around 720. Have you looked into the GRE? It’s accepted by most programs. The study material is similar, but some applicants find the GRE test format more suited to their test-taking style. As for your GPA, if there were any circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay. Beyond that, given your tenure, are you also considering part-time programs that may be more suited for experienced candidates? If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

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