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Laid-off yesterday. Will this be a negative mark on my apps?

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Laid-off yesterday. Will this be a negative mark on my apps?

by jkorzen » Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:02 pm
Hi. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I am currently studying the GMAT and working on my apps to apply to bschool in 2nd round and was laid-off yesterday. Was wondering if anyone else knows anyone that this has happened to and if it negatively impacted their apps overall candidacy.
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by Marc@AcceptU » Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:45 pm
It won't negatively impact your application but it is something that you'll want to disclose and/or explain further.
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by jkorzen » Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:50 pm
Thanks for the reply Marc. I worked in the mergers & acquisitions group of a Fortune 500 civil engineering consulting firm and they downsized the group due to budgetary constraints. How much more detail or explanation will I need to put on my apps?
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by myEssayReview » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:43 pm
You may want to use your optional essay to explain this situation. Also, put in your best effort to get an excellent GMAT score and put together a strong application package.
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