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jkopitzke · 11-13-2003, 02:23 PM

Thanks for all your work in this forum!

I'm currently examining the part time programs in L.A. - UCLA FEMBA/USC MBA PM programs and am wondering what else I should do to improve my chances. I think GMAT and essays will be the most important. But anything else would be helpful since I could not attend a prestigious school for economic reasons (worked 20-40 hours per week to put myself through state school, including 3 internships).

Academics: 3.33 overall Cal State in economics, 3.6 major GPA, 3.7 Jr./Sr. years (graduated with Departmental Honors VP of Entrepreneurship club, etc.) + UCLA Ext. certificate in finance (in progress) 3.8-3.9 GPA (incl. accounting, biz stats, biz calc). Not taken GMAT. It's safe to assume average (UCLA) or above (USC) for admitted applicants (I have a REALLY good GMAT teacher).

Work Experience: 2 years financial analyst for a fortune 500 CA bank (in Beverly Hills) with personal ties to the Anderson School + Entertainment industry & high profile clients. Significant increases in responsibility over the time I was here. Expect 1 promotion before I apply for Fall 2005 (3.25 years we) or 2006 (4.25 years we).

Community service: Once a week work at a grade school and help a student improve his reading abilities. Other various things but nothing consistent.

Other: Maybe CFA level I before I apply?

Any suggestions will be welcomed,

Thanks again!

11-13-2003, 02:23 PM	#109 (permalink)
jkopitzke Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2	Thanks for all your work in this forum! I'm currently examining the part time programs in L.A. - UCLA FEMBA/USC MBA PM programs and am wondering what else I should do to improve my chances. I think GMAT and essays will be the most important. But anything else would be helpful since I could not attend a prestigious school for economic reasons (worked 20-40 hours per week to put myself through state school, including 3 internships). Academics: 3.33 overall Cal State in economics, 3.6 major GPA, 3.7 Jr./Sr. years (graduated with Departmental Honors VP of Entrepreneurship club, etc.) + UCLA Ext. certificate in finance (in progress) 3.8-3.9 GPA (incl. accounting, biz stats, biz calc). Not taken GMAT. It's safe to assume average (UCLA) or above (USC) for admitted applicants (I have a REALLY good GMAT teacher). Work Experience: 2 years financial analyst for a fortune 500 CA bank (in Beverly Hills) with personal ties to the Anderson School + Entertainment industry & high profile clients. Significant increases in responsibility over the time I was here. Expect 1 promotion before I apply for Fall 2005 (3.25 years we) or 2006 (4.25 years we). Community service: Once a week work at a grade school and help a student improve his reading abilities. Other various things but nothing consistent. Other: Maybe CFA level I before I apply? Any suggestions will be welcomed, Thanks again!