| Topic Name: |
What Are My Chances? |
| Message Name: |
Getting into VC/ PE |
| Date Posted: |
01/16/2001 |
| In Reply To: |
Hi!
I would like a honest evaluation of my chances of getting into a top VC firm like Benchmark/GAP/Kleiner. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am currently an undergraduate senior in engineering at a top engineering university.
I have just been awarded a RHODES Scholarship to go study at Oxford for the next 2 years.
I have started several companies on my own and is responsible for all tasks - database modeling, marketing and business development.
SAT = 1550
GPA ~ 3.8
GRE = 2300
I would love to get into VC straight after Oxford. Is this possible? Or should I try to get into a top MBA program first?
Thanks for your help! |
| Message: |
I suggest you consider putting your skills to use and gaining some work experience to complement your academics.
VC/PE are both very hands on and experience driven. Otherwise you'll just find yourself chasing a MBA later because of a breadth of skill deficiency.
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