| Topic Name: |
breaking into VC |
| Message Name: |
getting into a top b-school |
| Date Posted: |
04/30/2001 |
| In Reply To: |
I'm intrested in VC and wondering what the chances of breaking in would be with the following plan.:
1 year - MSE bioengineering
2-3 yrs - biotech startup
2 yrs MBA (if i have a 3.9 undergrad GPA and generally do very well (sat's - 1450) on standardized tests - can i asume i'll get into a top school?)
I'm particularly concerned about chances because my desire to do other types of business is not so strong. I would probably take another career route. Thanks for the advice!
|
| Message: |
will depend greatly on what you do at the biotech startup. Schools like Harvard and Yale only admit those who show stellar accomplishments while working in business; everyone has the grades and exam scores necessary. You can never assume you'll get in. Also, in my opinion, if you can't get into one of the top-tier school (top ten even) it's not worth going.
If you *do* accomplish a lot while working for the biotech (must/should be on the business end) I think your chances are very good. However, by the time you finish all of this, you may have a rewarding career and not want to tangent into VC. Good luck!
|
|
