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发表于 2011-9-16 13:47
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Thanks all for the feedback. I understand the advice to focus on MBA, but it's tough to give up working toward the CFA after I spent so much time and effort studying for L1. I've got some time to decide- I think my first 1-2 months at school will help me understand the different career paths that are available and how challenging the time management is. 250 CFA hours could be do-able during the 5 off weeks between quarters and shortened MBA weeks.
My path is very different from most: engineering undergrad, spent the past 10 years flying fighters in the Air Force. Had an opportunity to get out and took it, even though it meant applying in the dreaded 3rd round at B-schools and tough analyst job prospects. Interviewed at HBS (no) and Wharton (waitlist). Thankfully, I was extremely lucky to be accepted to my first choice- Stanford, starting there in a few weeks.
My advice for applicants: Set yourself apart in your activities and essays, they want unique candidates. Even though I didn't use one, I recommend spending a few dollars having one of the many MBA consultants out there review your essays/app/interviews. It would have helped me. Most importantly (and this is an easy one), apply in the first round! I'm not a great essay writer or well connected, I probably got in based on my unique background and a good (780) gmat. |
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