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Question on Undergrad GPA
Hi, I did my undergraduation in India where the grading scale is out of 100.My undergrad GPA is not very good based on the fact that my average for 4 yrs. of Electrical engineering was 68 %(1994-1998).I do not what this translates to into GPA.I have then pursued my Masters from UL,Lafayette Lousiana...
- by sireev
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:34 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Question on Undergrad GPA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2046
Thank you
Mr. Scottie and Mr.Graham, Thank you very much for providing a detailed approach to the recommendation part of the application process.I will definitely follow through your advice and start my part of the work right away. I really like this forum for this very reason.I apreciate all the help. Thank ...
- by sireev
Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:55 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Recommender questions in MBA Application.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2819
Recommender questions in MBA Application.
Hi, I would like to know if the recommender questions in the MBA application for the following 5 schools the same each year.Can someone let me know? 1.Harvard 2.Tuck 3. MIT Sloan 4.Boston University 5.Babson University Reason for asking this question is that I plan to apply for 2010 fall - graduatin...
- by sireev
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:08 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Recommender questions in MBA Application.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2819
Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much.I really appreciate your input.Thank you for taking the time to answer my specific questions.
I will try to take GMAT a second time and give it my best shot.
Thank you.
- by sireev
Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:30 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: What are my chances to get into a top B school
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1983
Lisa, Thank you for your reply. I need some specific advice.I am a 30 Yr. old Indian female(US Permanent Resident now) and my Undergrad major was Electrical and Electronics engineering((94-98),GPA 67 %.I have heard that it translates to a 3.0 on the US grading scale.Not sure about that).There was im...
- by sireev
Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:52 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: What are my chances to get into a top B school
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1983
What are my chances to get into a top B school
I have a very low undergrad GPA of 3.0 (graduated in 1998).Did not realize the importance of education back then.I have done my MS from 98-2000 and came out with a 3.82 GPA(2000 graduate).I have been working in the IT industry since then and had many promotions in my work experience of 8 yrs.I gave ...
- by sireev
Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:59 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: What are my chances to get into a top B school
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1983
I have a very low undergrad GPA of 2.5 (graduated in 1998).Did not realize the importance of education back then.I have done my MS from 98-2000 and came out with a 3.82 GPA(2000 graduate).I have been working in the IT industry since then and had many promotions in my work experience of 8 yrs.I gave ...
- by sireev
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:40 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: How to deal with a low GPA
- Replies: 420
- Views: 288813
Thank you for the response.My undergrad GPA was a 2.5 and Master GPA was 3.82.I really do not have any extra curruicular activities.At thsi tiem taking the GMAT again is not an option.
If it is not worthwhile to apply for these top schools,what schools in the New england area would you recommend?
- by sireev
Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:36 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Admission criteria- Harvard,Tuck & MIT.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4953
Admission criteria- Harvard,Tuck & MIT.
I have appeared for GMAT yesterday and ended up with a 650.Not the score I expected to get but it is what it is.I wanted to apply to Harvard,MIT and Tuck but these schools seem to be out of my league with such a low GMAT score. Can someone help me figure out if it is even worthwhile to apply to thes...
- by sireev
Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:20 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Admission criteria- Harvard,Tuck & MIT.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4953
Thank you for the tips.
Stacey,
Thank you very much for the tips.I will postpone my exam and start practicing with OG and see how it goes.Thank you for the insight.It's very helpful.
-Sireesha.
- by sireev
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:01 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Confused with my scores.Should I postpone my exam?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1345
Confused with my scores.Should I postpone my exam?
Hi, I am confused about my scores. I took the follwoing tests Princeton Review CAT 1 - 590 KAPLAN Premier Paper based TEST (in teh book) - 630 Princeton Review CAT 1 - 570 Took GMAT PREP CAT 1 - 580. I have scheduled for the GMAT on AUG 23rd.I am not able to get to the upper 600's in my score.Should...
- by sireev
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:33 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Confused with my scores.Should I postpone my exam?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1345
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Analysis of Issue The desire of corporations to maximize profits creates conflict with the general welfare of the nation at large Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or...
- by sireev
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:06 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Rate this essay and let me know how I can improve.
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