Research MBA Programs

Hi there,

Desperately looking for some researched guidance. I'd like to apply for ideally one year (upto 15 month) programs, need help with analyzing where I have a chance. Here's my profile -

30 year old female
Work Ex - 7+ years (will be 8 by the time i start my mba)
Work Profile - Learning Consultant with an IT org in India. Current profile is to consult with management and provide relevant learning programs. I've done training in china and work on global learning projects (international exposure but not much travel). All my work ex has been in behavior and soft skills training for IT and ITES.
Extras - I'm very involved in CSR activities and have organized various fun at work events.
Interests - Traveling, Painting, Dancing (I'm learning Salsa). Have learnt a little bit of Piano and Pottery.

Why MBA - a) stuck with IT and ITES, need to switch industy; b) Career advancement; and c) international experience

I took gmat in dec '06 with score of 600, admitted to AIM, Phillipinnes but didn't go.
I plan to retake GMAT in April first week, aiming for 700 but realitistically might be able to push upto 650-670.
I've looked at more European schools since I do not want to do a 2 year MBA. I plan to apply for Jan 2011.
I'm currently looking at - LBS, INSEAD, IMD, Said, Rotterdam, Cass and of course Indian school of business and IIM A Exec program. I'll pick 5 of these to apply to.

Questions -
- Do I have a chance in any of the ones I've listed?
-Should I retake gmat or should I use my old score?
- Any ideas on schools in US with less than 15 month programs or the ones in Europe with good standing and I've overlooked?


Thanks a lot!
Shina

Questions -
- Do I have a chance in any of the ones I've listed?
LBS, Insead, IMD will be tough, solely with a 600 GMAT score


-Should I retake gmat or should I use my old score? - if you target those schools, you should DEFINITELY retake the exam.

- Any ideas on schools in US with less than 15 month programs or the ones in Europe with good standing and I've overlooked? - there are accelerated MBA programs here in the US,:

https://www.mbaadmission.com/accelerated_mba.php

Just a good article on US vs. European - https://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 39808.html

A few more schools to note:
Michigan Ross: 16 months
University of Texas at Dallas: 16 months
Switzerland IMD: 11 months
Netherlands RSM Erasmus University: 15 months
Germany Mannheim University: 12 months
Germany HHL Leipzig: 15 months

Given where the economy is, we have seen more news about business schools in the US starting shorter programs.

We host monthly free MBA Admissions seminars on How to Get into A Top MBA Program. Visit here to sign up.
https://www.manhattanreview.com/online-gmat-mba-event/

You can also watch our youtube videos. More episodes are coming out in the next few weeks. This video below talks about the essay writing tips. We will release one video on recommendation letters in a week or two.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ManhattanRe ... egxsNoa6nI

A few more schools to note:
Michigan Ross: 16 months
University of Texas at Dallas: 16 months
Switzerland IMD: 11 months
Netherlands RSM Erasmus University: 15 months
Germany Mannheim University: 12 months
Germany HHL Leipzig: 15 months

Given where the economy is, we have seen more news about business schools in the US starting shorter programs.

We host monthly free MBA Admissions seminars on How to Get into A Top MBA Program. Visit here to sign up.
https://www.manhattanreview.com/online-gmat-mba-event/

You can also watch our youtube videos. More episodes are coming out in the next few weeks. This video below talks about the essay writing tips. We will release one video on recommendation letters in a week or two.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ManhattanRe ... egxsNoa6nI