Quarter Life Crisis

“The 3 most important criteria for admission are:

1. Academic performance
   • GPA (Wharton median = 3.5)
   • Major
   • Prestige/difficulty of university
2. GMAT (Wharton median = 710)
   • Composite
   • Quant 45 or greater (Wharton median = 47)
3. Work experience
   • Duration (Wharton median = 6 yrs)
   • Progression/performance

These 3 factors probably accounted for 80% of the decision to extend an interview.  About 35-40% of Wharton applicants get invited for an interview; then, 35-40% of those interviewed are admitted. “

People are desperate for jobs these days.  A few weeks ago I posted something about a financial engineer with a degree from MIT holding up a need a job sign.  Here’s some creative ways to get the attention of employers. Not my style, but could be yours.

No surprises here. Engineers lead the way. Specifically, computer engineers and programmers. Good choice of major, David. Now if I get my MBA at Stanford, will you please let me join your network?