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  1. Test Scores GRE - 95% in Verbal & 50% on the math portion. Undegrad GPA: 3.65 (Finance) Graduate GPA: 3.25 (MBA - Concentration in HR) Research Experience: ~1year in strategy Teaching Experience: None Work Experience: 1year in finance Concentration Applying to: Strategy Number of programs planned to apply to: ~12 Dream Schools: Anything top 50 Other Questions: What made you want to pursue a PhD? Academia has always been a passion and an outlet for me. During my Bachelors & Masters degrees I worked ~50 hour weeks in order to avoid the pressures of debt, so the idea of being able to focus the entirety of my time on my academics and research sounds like an absolute dream to me. I'm currently writing this post from work, actually. Questions or concerns you have about your profile? I feel as though I'm not very competitive, and its been quite a discouraging experience thus far trying to research programs that I would fit into. It seems as though the bulk of the posts I come across/articles I read are more directed towards top 10 programs and near perfect applicants. Other: I'm 23, and am willing to travel just about anywhere to find the right program. 4 glowing letters of rec, one being from my current research advisor and the others from previous professors.
  2. Test Scores: GMAT & GRE had very similar scores. 95+% on verbal and 50% on quantitative..Undegrad GPA: 3.65 (FINANCE) Graduate GPA: 3.25 (MBA) Research Experience: ~6months, strategy. Teaching Experience: None. Work Experience: 1 year in Finance Concentration Applying to: Strategy, Strategic Management Number of programs planned to apply to: 20 Dream Schools: Anything top 50 Other Questions: Any resources to hunt down programs that are in the rank 50-100 range that might be more applicable to my situation? Full-time only. What made you want to pursue a PhD? For my entire life, academia has always been a passion for me. Due to one circumstance or another, I've never been able to fully focus my efforts on my studies. While doing my Undergrad & Masters degrees I've needed to work ~50 hours a week in order to avoid overwhelming debt. The idea of being able to dedicate the entirety of my time to research & a PhD program sounds like an absolute dream for me. Questions or concerns you have about your profile? I don't feel competitive as an applicant, I'd like to know if I have a shot at a top 100 program. I want it to be clear that I'm not aiming for top 20. Additional comments: 5 glowing letters of rec. from previous professors, 1 is from my current research advisor. Age: 23
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