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Hello All,

So I am very confused on where I should apply and where my application stands vs. other folks. Let me give you the quick gist of it:

School: California State University Sacramento

GPA: 3.6 Cum Laude Honors

Degree: Business Admin with Accountancy Concentration

GMAT: Currently studying for it via Manhattan, OG 13, and the 60 day guide. So far it has been easy and everything from my earlier math classes is coming back to me. I am thinking my score will be 600+ (fingers crossed).

Work Experience: Working at one of the Big 4 accounting firms. I interned my junior year in college for 2 months at the same Big 4 and was offered a full time position for after graduation. Thus, I have been working since graduation. Since I hope to apply this December, 2013, I will have 18 months of experience at a Big 4 by then and 22-24 months by the time I hope to start school. Also, before joining the Big 4, I ran one of the family restaurants and have been helping my dad while the Company grows. We have expanded from 1 restaurant to 16 and I have been helping in one way or another during this expansion. Lastly, during my senior year in college, the family business ventured into real estate and again I played a role in this company.

So where do you guys think I have a chance of getting into??

Thank you in advance! �

Good morning.

A key determinant for you is going to be how you do on the GMAT so that is the first stop on this journey. There is a big difference between a 600 and a 690. The fact is that the GMAT is an essential component. Your grades are solid so that works in your favor.

I am also interested in why you want an MBA, and why now? Under two years of work experience will work against you. A solid 4-5 years of work experience is favorable. Is there a reason you need the MBA now? What is it that you hope to do post-grad?

Essentially are you trying to maximize getting the top options for business school? In which case you need to be very strategic in your approach to all of this and take a moment to think through what is the process to attaining acceptance to the highest caliber MBA program you can?

Also, are you willing to go anywhere in the country for the MBA or wanting to stay in SoCal? In state, you are certainly a candidate for: Pepperdine, UC Irvine, UC Davis, CS Long Beach, San Jose State, Santa Clara. With a great score and a solid game plan, USC and UCLA could also be in reach. Many more options if you are thinking beyond California?

Best of luck to you-