Getting into a top MBA program?

<p>Here are my qualifications (I have not yet taken a GMAT):</p>

<p>EDUCATION
Hofstra University Honors College, Hempstead, NY 2008 - present
Accepted into the Zarb School of Business and Honors Program; currently a candidate for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics – Class of 2011
 Cumulative GPA- 3.85/4.00- Dean’s List
 Business GPA- 3.96/4.00
Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY 2004 - 2008
 Cumulative Average: 94.6 / Rank: 31 of 400</p>

<p>Recognition:
 Selected for Chaminade Collegiate Program in senior year, earning 37 credits from Long Island University Senior Year
 Scholarships: Hofstra University’s Presidential Scholarship
 Provost Scholar-Achieved 4.0 GPA in a given semester in Hofstra’s Honors Program
 Dean’s List with 3.85 Cumulative GPA in Hofstra’s Honors Program
 Chosen to be a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society </p>

<p>EXPERIENCE</p>

<p>iL Ferra Clothing Co. ([iL</a> Ferra Clothing Co.-A Company Designed and Modeled by its Fans!](<a href=“http://www.ilferraclothing.com%5DiL”>http://www.ilferraclothing.com)), Rockville Centre, NY September 2008-Present
 Founder and owner of a skateboard clothing and apparel company
 Created an innovative company that allows its fans to design and model the company
 Interacted and established relationships with some of the largest manufacturers and distributors of clothing and apparel in New York City (i.e. Harvic International LTD.)</p>

<p>Cat Construction Corp., Rockville Centre, NY 2003 – Present
 Assistant project manager and personnel officer
 Established the accounting and financial infrastructure
 Developed policies and procedures for budgeting and minimizing costs in order to maximize profits
 Constructed PERT charts to improve the planning, scheduling and reporting of construction projects</p>

<p>Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum, Cooperstown, NY Summers of 2003-2009
 Manager of the wax museum and gift shop
 Conducted break-even analyses on all inventory to determine volume profitability
 Created an online website that generated higher revenue and profits</p>

<p>Westbury Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, NY July 2007- September 2007
 Employed as a cabana boy and waiter
 Developed strong customer service skills</p>

<p>SKILLS
 Proficient with computers; training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
 Effective Leadership (Cat Construction Corp., Wax Museum, iL Ferra Clothing Co.)
 Strong oral communication skills (Cat Construction Corp., Westbury Beach Club, Wax Museum)
 Proven customer service skills (Westbury Beach Club, Wax Museum, iL Ferra Clothing Co.)
 Team player (Westbury Beach Club, Cat Construction Corp., Wax Museum)
 Personable (Westbury Beach Club, Wax Museum, iL Ferra Clothing Co.) </p>

<p>Just wondering if I have a good foundation of work experience and leadership qualities that MBA programs are looking for. I intend on getting an MBA in Finance and I plan on interning for an Investment Banking firm this summer!</p>

<p>(Thank you in advance for your answers, insights and suggestions!)</p>

<p>You can also e-mail me at <a href=“mailto:aferra18@pride.hofstra.edu”>aferra18@pride.hofstra.edu</a> if you choose! Thanks!</p>

<p>U should get to Upenn…</p>