Just to get an idea ...
Looking to start in a couple of years:
Undergrad in UK (not top school but well known), GPA 3.0
MSc Finance Top 10 in Europe (according to FT) Top 10% (thesis in top 5%), High Distinction, equivalent of 4.0 GPA.
GMAT: Assuming 700+, won't rest until that happens, and I'm not that stupid so I'm fairly sure I can do it
Worked in Continental Europe (1 year) middle office, NYC (4 months) IB, South Africa (currently been here 1+ years, 3 years by time of application, in growth equity with major responsibilities because of small team ... managed interns (Harvard and Stanford MBAs most of the time) so far but we're hiring more analysts for me to manage).
Loads of ECs in undergrad, one in MSc. Currently volunteer at dog shelter. Speak 5 languages fluently, triple citizenship (all in western Europe).
My profile obviously isn't great, but I'm hoping maybe my MSc grades can help, as well as an interesting/unconventional background? By the time I apply I will have concluded several mid-cap deals (DDs and all) led by myself, as well as several consulting and advisory projects.
My reason for wanting to do a top MBA in Europe (preference LBS, HEC Paris or INSEAD) is honestly to make a move back to Europe easier. Hopefully I can join an emerging market focused fund in Europe post-MBA or something similar. If I even stand a chance, I will also apply to Harvard and Stanford.
Thanks !
EDIT: Not being naive about top MBA chances ... it's just that the only way I am willing to pay for an MBA is if it is from one of the schools mentioned.
Assuming you get a GMAT of at least 700, better 720+, and provided your fund and previous employers are relatively know, I think you have pretty good chances to get admitted to 1-2 of these top schools. You can play on your international background and both professional and EC leadership experiences. My feeling is you might be underestimating your profile a bit. It's a bit different than the bulk of applicants who come from IBD or consulting in Western Europe, potentially with a stop-over in PE.
You have a great profile.Nail the essays and the GMAT (get like 700+) and you are in.
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