Right now I am in the process of applying to MBA programs. I'm writing the application essays and now I am in the "paranoid stage". I have decent academic stats (Click here for more detail), but now I am a bit worried about my work experience. Before, I was confident that my experience as an English teacher in China would be an asset, as it is "unique". However, after cruising countless MBA forums, reading up on admission gurus' advice, and researching my target schools, I have yet to find ONE SINGLE ESL teacher that has successfully gained admission to a top 25 US MBA program. I can't even find a story where an ESL teacher applied to such a program! Of course, this isn't going to change where I apply, but I would like to know if anyone has successfully taken this path before me. Like all MBA applicants at one point or another in the application process, I'm just feeling a bit paranoid now.
Here is my question: Do any of you know of any ESL teachers that got into a top 25 program? Are there ANY other people like me, or am I the only ESL teacher aiming for a decent school? I know that knowing X teacher got into Y program doesn't guarantee me anything, but it would be nice to have a frame of reference. People in other professions like managers, engineers, consultants, etc., all can see how their fellow colleagues fare in the MBA process, but there is no such information for ESL teachers. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
