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Hi Graham, Thank you for the thorough reply. Below are the grades I made in college in math-related classes. Geometry A Microeconomics C Macroeconomics C Calculus I C Calculus II B Physical Science I A Physical Science II B Accounting B Symbolic Logic B As you can see I didn't do terribly bad, but n...
- by thompsondr1
Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:53 am- Forum: Ask Clear Admit
- Topic: What to do between now and the fall
- Replies: 3
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Candidate Evaluation and advice request
I'm planning on applying to MBA programs this fall and would appreciate your your advice about whether the I schools I plan on applying to are realistic and what I can do between now and this fall to help my chances. A little about me... 28 yr. old caucasian male 740 GMAT (V92%, Q88%, 5.5) 2.75 from...
- by thompsondr1
Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:21 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Candidate Evaluation and advice request
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1703
What to do between now and the fall
I'm planning on applying to MBA programs this fall and would appreciate your your advice about whether the I schools I plan on applying to are realistic and what I can do between now and this fall to help my chances. A little about me... 28 yr. old caucasian male 740 GMAT (V92%, Q88%, 5.5) 2.75 from...
- by thompsondr1
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:41 pm- Forum: Ask Clear Admit
- Topic: What to do between now and the fall
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2199
Rejected candidate - next steps
Hi, I wrote the post below a few month ago but only ended up applying to Chicago and UVA. I was recently rejected by both with no interview invitation. Would you say that not even being invited for an interview is a good indication that things wouldn't work out next year? Before this fall, when I pl...
- by thompsondr1
Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:32 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Evaluation for candidate with unorthodox background
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802
Reapplication chances
Hi, I wrote the post below a few month ago but only ended up applying to Chicago and UVA. I was recently rejected by both with no interview invitation. Would you say that not even being invited for an interview is a good indication that things wouldn't work out next year? Before this fall, when I pl...
- by thompsondr1
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:00 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile evaluation for unorthodox candidate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2050
admissions consultant
Thanks for the reply.
Even if I hired Veritas to help me with my apps you think that these "long-shots" wouldn't be worth applying to? I forgot to mention that I am about to finish a finance class at Berkeley with an A (and could get a rec from the professor if needed).
- by thompsondr1
Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:37 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile evaluation for unorthodox candidate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2050
Profile evaluation for unorthodox candidate
Upon graduation from college I worked at a law firm for a year (thought that was what I wanted to do) then moved to Europe and taught English for a year in Spain and the Czech Republic. After that, traveled for about 2 years through Africa, Asia and Europe. Since getting back I worked at KPMG in sma...
- by thompsondr1
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:35 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile evaluation for unorthodox candidate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2050
forgot to mention
I forgot to mention that I am taking an intermediate finance course at Berkeley and will make an A in it. I realize it's not much of an "alternative transcript" but I figured that it couldn't hurt me.
- by thompsondr1
Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:38 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Evaluation for candidate with unorthodox background
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802
Evaluation for candidate with unorthodox background
Hi Stacey or Lisa, Upon graduation from college I worked at a law firm for a year (thought that was what I wanted to do) then moved to Europe and taught English for a year in Spain and the Czech Republic. After that, traveled for about 2 years through Africa, Asia and Europe. Since getting back I wo...
- by thompsondr1
Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:30 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Evaluation for candidate with unorthodox background
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802