Realistic list of MBA programs to apply to
Hi fellas, I am currently preparing for R2 and have created a list of reach/core/safety. Would love to hear some advices for this list.
Background:
- 32F from east Asia (non China,Korea), 10 ys work experience YOE
- GMAT FE: 675
- Undergraduate: Full ride scholarship at a top 3 univeristy in my country.
- GPA: 2.67 (converted to 4.0 scale). Note: Undergrad was plagued by severe burnout from a hyper-competitive early academic system, leading me to prioritize extracurriculars. I did not have any health or personal issues.
- Other course works:
- HBS CORE Pass with Honor
- 2x on campus Engineering Credit Classes with A-
- Current Industry: AM in local tech company
- Post MBA goal: BD in international scale tech companies
Here is my MBA lists:
Reach: GSB(both MSx and MBA) / Sloan / Kellog
Core: HAAS/ Duke
Safety: NUS/ SOM/ Ross
I'm not including any EU programs in my list just out of personal preference.
My Questions:
- How much will my 2.67 undergrad GPA anchor me down, even with my HBS CORe and engineering grades proving academic readiness?
- Is my school distribution realistic? Any blind spots in my list?
Posted Sep 28, 2026, 4:41 AM UTC
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