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Background:
11 years of work experience in IT. 6 years in the US. Worked with major insurance and financial services clients in the US. Currently working as a technical consultant. However, would like to move into strategic management consulting/senior mgmt position.
As far as extracircullar activities, I am involved with a non-profit oraganization for couple of years now.

Recently gave gmat and scored - 640


I am planning to apply to the following schools (1 year programs):
- HEC Montreal
- HKU
- HKUST


1. Should I retake gmat?
2. Can anyone suggest other schools?
3. Chances of getting into the above mentioned schools?
4. Confused between accelerated MBA and EMBA?
I am more inclined towards accelerated MBA because my company does not sponsor for EMBA.

thanks in advance

Hello,

I do think you should retake the GMAT, for the target schools. Your chances would be so-so to not so great with the current GMAT. However, if you have an outstanding GPA from a solid undergraduate program, then that would mitigate it a bit.

An accelerated MBA is for people whose profiles are appropriate for MBA programs but do not need an internship and/or who may already have some business education. The EMBA is for people who are more advanced in their careers and are approaching a senior management role. These days, may EMBA students are not sponsored by their company financially. The company does have to still sponsor by accommodating the schedule, however.

Best regards,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, Accepted.com
www.Accepted.com