Academic:
Age 21 (Birthday was yesterday)
Rising Senior at West Virginia University (state school)
3.59 GPA with very strong upward trend (3.69 is target by graduation)
Finance and Accounting Double Major with Communication Minor
GMAT scored 750 (48q 45v) yesterday

Internships:
This Year: Finance Department of Chesapeake Energy (Fortune 500)
Last Year: Accounting Department in State Government Branch

Groups:
Investment Association Co-Founder/President, Finance Club Vice President, Intramural Flag Football Team Captain, Triathlon Club, Mountaineers for Christ

Athletics:
Avid Runner, Triathlete, Former National Level Swimmer (in High School), Cycling (Road and Mountain), Snowboarder

Other:
Eagle Scout, Political Campaign Volunteer for 4 candidates (Both Parties), Completed volunteer consulting project for non-profit, Participated in alternative spring break to the projects of Atlanta (including leading a small group into one of the worst neighborhoods), Volunteered at multiple area charities, Fully funded Undergrad with merit based scholarships, High School Valedictorian, 3rd generation legacy at undergrad



1. I am currently looking to apply to HBS, Stanford, Wharton, UChicago, and MIT in R2, how does my profile look?
2. What can I do to improve my candidacy?
3. Do you think I would be better off working a couple of years then applying?

Thanks for the advice!

To answer your questions:

(1) With a few years full-time post-college work experience, you will be competitive. Right now, your chances are slim to none.

(2) Get a few years work experience.

(3) See (1) and (2).

Alex Chu
alex@mbaapply.com
www.mbaapply.com
http://mbaapply.blogspot.com

hi igotshoe!
can u throw sm light on 'how did u prepare n manage to get 750'? Any tips?? im good in math. my prob is in verbal.