Candidate:

Ms. Athlete To Consulting

About Me:

– Division I NCAA athlete competed in the ACC.
– I graduated from secondary school in Singapore (US high school equivalent) before moving to the US.
– Been at the same company for the last 7 years (3 years full-time employment post-undergrad)

Schools:

Target School: Emory Goizueta

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top 60 State school

Undergrad Major: Accounting

GPA: 3.89

GMAT: 655

Age: 24, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Treasurer of a nonprofit for 2 years (ongoing)

Work History:

Title: Deputy GM

Industry: Sports Management

Company: N/A

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Only female member of the management team at the company and leads a team of 10 for day-to-day operations.
– Selected for the industry’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Academy.
Manages a 350K budget.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to explore consulting or general management. I am looking to pivot to a different industry (currently in sport).

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 25%

Having been a Division I NCAA athlete is a big deal and will be treated very well by any business school admissions team. I imagine you could write a powerful essay on competing at that level and the dedication and discipline it took. Here’s the tough love advice I need to give you: You must retake the GMAT or switch to the GRE. An extra 30 points will make a big difference for Emory which I think would be an excellent program for you. I can hear your sigh over this counsel, and I hate these standardized tests as well. But getting a higher score will not only enhance your chances at Emory; it will also open up other options for you. A 680 would …

Having been a Division I NCAA athlete is a big deal and will be treated very well by any business school admissions team. I imagine you could write a powerful essay on competing at that level and the dedication and discipline it took. Here’s the tough love advice I need to give you: You must retake the GMAT or switch to the GRE. An extra 30 points will make a big difference for Emory which I think would be an excellent program for you. I can hear your sigh over this counsel, and I hate these standardized tests as well. But getting a higher score will not only enhance your chances at Emory; it will also open up other options for you. A 680 would push your chances at Emory to 50% in my opinion. While you intend to pivot outside the sports industry, I would think you could leverage that experience and as a woman move up quickly in sports management. But that is another question. Good luck to you.

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