Dear GMATBong,
First off, thanks for providing this wonderful service and insight. It is extremely helpful and fun to read!
Here are my specs:
I am an Asian-American male from New York City
26 years old
GMAT - 660 (2nd time)
University of California, San Diego
GPA - 2.98
B.S. Management Science
Work experience:
3 years experience working for a business unit of Viacom Inc. Rose to manager. Above average working experience that I can definetely write about. Oversaw the decline of the VHS industry and the growth of DVD industry
3 years consulting for Big 4 consulting firm (Accenture) - Promoted from Analyst to Consultant. Worked on SAP projects, business transformation, change management, and brand strategy projects. Chosen for firm-wide apprenticeship program.
Extracurricular -
Eagle Scout - Long time ago...
Professional Chair in Coed Business Fraternity in University
Spent two weeks doing conservation work in Brazil for dolphin researchers
Volunteer in New York area, rebuilding parks, assisting disabled atheletes in NYC triathalon event
Can you evaluate my chances for NYU and Columbia?
Would you recommend me re-taking the GMAT until I reach the 700 mark? And how helpful do you think taking additional math/accounting classes would be for my application?
Many thanks for your critique