Mr. Sports BI Analyst

It’s always difficult to steer people between aiming high and being realistic. Cambridge Judge is a great programme which actively leverages its Silicon Fen location. It aligns nicely with your product management goals and analytics experience, but it is often quite specific in seeking out candidates with very strong academics and test scores (unsurprising given the 800 year academic heritage of the the wider university). I’m concerned up front that the lower GMAT score of 640 may make this a difficult application. You also don’t mention when you’d like to apply but you’re getting to the tail end of the admissions year now, and with your work experience at the lower end, I would advise waiting at least a year. I’d suggest targeting R1, when you will give yourself the maximum chance of securing a slot, and if you can, a retake of the GMAT to push you score nearer 700 would help. The combination of start-up and ‘big firm’ on your CV is interesting (and I love the NGO experience), but a longer stint in one organisation with evidence of promotion will demonstrate commitment and potential. You should also spread your net to incorporate some of those other schools you’re interested in, and make sure that through outreach, you engage with students to understand the different propositions and culture that each program offers. Don’t forget to click on the link below if you’d like to chat more, and best of luck.