<p>Ok guys...basically i would appreciate some advice.</p>
<p>I want to work in international business, followed by international diplomacy/politics. I am from the UK and nearly 25 years old.</p>
<p>I have strong academic credentials - perfect straight As through high school, GPA equivalent of 3.6 at University College London for undergrad.( mark could have been a lot better, horrible external situation for which i have medical proof).</p>
<p>Work experience - very international, range of things from marketing at Rolex in Argentina to marketing in a small property company in same place (Buenos Aires), to teaching and running an NGO in Ghana and Peru. before going abroad I got onto a very competitive summer internship with IMG sports agency.</p>
<p>Also have worked for a shadow secretary of state politician in London and currently working a summer internship for an internet company in austria in the finance division, providing analysis for potential M&A activity.</p>
<p>I speak fluent spanish (certified as bilingual by spanish government after passing their tests)</p>
<p>I guess the best part of my application is the work experience - for instance at IMG i helped supervise 150 student staff and when i was running the NGO in Peru i held sole responsibility for 70 people/children.</p>
<p>However, all of these roles have been placements (all be it well paid) and nothing for longer than one year...</p>
<p>However, this was never due to leaving "early", it was always agreed. And i have great references from all..</p>
<p>I have been admitted into top ranking, bloody hard to get into, International Relations program at London School of Economics, to start this September. i want to do this to aid my progression into politics/diplomacy at a later age....</p>
<p>Now, I had planned to go straight into a job after this masters and apply for an mba in 3 or 4 years but i am starting to wonder whether i could get into an MBA now, to start directly after my ir masters...and massively aid my career progression....</p>
<p>Is it worth a shot without LONG LONG term experience even if what i have is very international, some big name companies/universities and lots of responsibility/achievements?</p>
<p>Would i be competitive at Harvard/Stanford?</p>
<p>i know i have to take gmat but would study hard for 3 months and am confident would pull a strong figure.</p>
<p>Please advise..</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>ps apologies for any spelling mistakes, very busy and just had to dash this off rapid</p>