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May 26, 2025 3:08pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Michigan / Ross, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Corp Strategy or FP&A
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Consumer Goods, Other
GMAT: 673
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: China
Notes:

1. **My background:**
- Undergraduate degree from not famous university in China.
- 5 years of experience as a Financial Business Partner in a U.S. company, based in Shanghai. Graduated from financial trainee program, I have working experience in both Energy and Consumer Goods.
- Looking to transition into Corporate Strategy. I can accept FP&A as plan B.
2. **My skill gaps:**
- Market research.
- Translating analysis into decisions.
- C-level projects.
3. **My questions:**
I am struggling selecting schools because Corp Strategy/Finance is a niche path for MBA. I am not selective for the Industry, but I want to make sure the school can fill my skill gaps and have a considerable alumni network in my field.
Which school should I prefer, and is my background a good match? Thanks.