Dear Admission Consultant,

I am 29 years old male from Eastern Europe.

Target Schools: H/S/W, Kellogg, Chicago, Insead, LBS.

Before I started my university I worked for 3 years in Uk (Hospitality Industry). During that time I made fast track career - Kitchen Assistant -> Commis Chef -> Chef -> Restaurant Jr. Manager -> Food & Beverage Department Supervisor with responsible of managing a team of 40 people. After that i decided to go and study business. I did my degree at the Top Polish Business School (double degree in Business (BA) - Polish Degree - GPA 3.2 out of 4.0, American Degree - GPA 2.6 out of 4.0), I also did exchange semester in Germany. I know that my gpa is very low but during my time at the university I worked full - time for a start-up Company as a Sales Manager. After University I started my career in one of the largest Banks in Europe as a Graduate Trainee, after one year I was promoted to Senior Relationship Manager in Private Banking Department and then i moved to IT Consulting. I worked as a Account Manager foucising on the Top Banks in Poland, after 6 months I was headhunted by another company IT Consulting when I obtained Business Manager position with responsibility of managing 50 people and building Financial Services Practise. At the moment I am working for a one of BIG 4 companies in Advisory Department as a Consultant and that experience is peaking my curiosity in the management consulting industry. I would like to work for a top strategy houses (Mckinsey/Bain/Boston Consulting).

My passion are Internet and Finance - I am a Co -Founder of One of the biggest Tourism Portal in Eastern Europe with yearly revenue of $150000 (after one year from stratch).

At the University I received all A's from Accounting and Finance Subjects.

I made 700 on GMAT.

Hi! You have an interesting background, and it sounds like you have a wide range of professional experiences to draw from when putting together your business school applications. I encourage you to write about your accomplishments, not responsibilities, at work, and look for compelling ways to showcase your experiences. In addition, seek out ways to differentiate yourself from other candidates who are applying to these top schools.

A hurdle for you is your low GPA, so you might want to consider writing an optional essay to explain that you were working full time in school.

Best of luck,

Daniel Richards
http://www.mbamission.com

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