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Hi, thanks for writing back. Have you taken the GMAT yet? While it is true that schools tend to skew younger, I don't think your age (30 right now, right?) will have a huge negative impact. The "worst" offenders on the age issue are Harvard and Stanford, and even at Harvard, the average ag...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:18 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Please evaluate my profile, European Eng.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1890
Hi Patrick - Thanks for your question. I'm a bit confused though - several times you mention your undergraduate experience possibly hurting you, but I'm struggling a bit to see what it is you're referring to. Your 3.2 (rounded) GPA that is out of the danger range despite a 1.0 (ouch!) semester? If t...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Tue May 31, 2011 11:31 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: MBA Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2065
That's a decision only you can make, but I don't see any red flags that would concern me with your application (aside from the relatively low GMAT and demographic). Good luck!
- by mbaMissionJessica
Fri May 27, 2011 9:47 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile evaluation for INSEAD Jan 2012 intake
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2077
Hi Anshul - I think that your GMAT may be a bit low for your demographic and for INSEAD, but it does not necessarily put the school out of reach. If you can position your work accomplishments to show real leadership and if you also have community service or engagement with the world outside of work,...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Thu May 26, 2011 12:49 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile evaluation for INSEAD Jan 2012 intake
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2077
Hi, and thank you for the opportunity to review your profile and offer my thoughts. Recognizing that I'm missing a couple of pieces of information (which I'll get to), I think you're a strong candidate who, if you position your story well and can really showcase multiple sides of yourself, has a goo...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Thu May 26, 2011 12:46 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1403
Hi, and thank you for posting this profile publicly; as I stated we are not allowed to answer private messages per site rules, only public forum ones. In terms of your overall profile, you seem to have solid work experience with leadership responsibilities, and a clear vision for why you need the MB...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Mon May 23, 2011 6:33 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Eval Requestion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1969
Hi and thank you for your profile request. Three years of work experience is on the low end (for example, at HBS the mean months of work experience is 44; at Ross, the work experience for the middle 80% of the class ranges from 37 months to 96 months). However, although it is on the low end it certa...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Mon May 23, 2011 6:17 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1625
Hi Alpha, and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you do not give me enough information to answer it! There are basically three broad categories the AdCom will be assessing you on and I only know how you fare against them in a couple of areas. They are: academics (both GMAT and gpa) - I have wh...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Fri May 13, 2011 11:05 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1244
Hi Mudigal and thank you for your question. There is one big gap missing from your profile though that has tremendous influence on my answer as to whether your score is too low....which schools are you targeting? If you are looking at top schools, then yes, I'm afraid that a 640 is too low, especial...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Fri May 13, 2011 11:00 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1656
RYAN!! That's AWESOME! I still don't think you needed to, but it will only help. Thanks for the update and congratulations!
- by mbaMissionJessica
Thu May 12, 2011 7:51 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Please Help! Profile Evalutation--Urgent GMAT question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3003
Thank you for your profile and request. Overall you seem to have a solid background - good grades, a history of promotions at work, and a commitment to community service. The biggest challenge you face though is being from an over-represented demographic, which challenges you to really differentiate...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Tue May 03, 2011 10:13 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile evaluation- Help Needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1626
Hi armyoftim - thank you so much for writing in. You have a really interesting profile! Definite strengths in leadership, and military candidates are generally considered quite favorably at business schools. You did not provide any information about your current accomplishments at work, but the one ...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Tue May 03, 2011 10:01 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Eval: Former Army Officer, Current Operations Manage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2025
Hi Chaitanya and thank you for your profile. I think you have an interesting background and some very strong results; your work experience sounds like it could yield some compelling stories about challenges you overcame and ways that you showed initiative and drive. If you reach that 720+ on the GMA...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Tue May 03, 2011 9:50 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaulation - Entrepreneurial!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1451
You articulate it by citing specific clubs or programs on campus you would be involved in and what you would bring. Or by explaining how specific classes will help you on your quest to achieve your goal, and what differentiating perspective you offer those class discussions in return. You explain ho...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:12 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Need help in selecting schools to apply
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2534
Thanks for the follow up. One key piece of advice I'll give you for Columbia is to apply early. If you want to go there, apply Early Decision - I believe they start accepting applications in July or August, and the deadline is usually the first week of October. It really sends them a strong message ...
- by mbaMissionJessica
Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:04 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Need help in selecting schools to apply
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2534