Alright Guys,
Here Goes:-
GMAT_1986_Subha - I don't know much about Smurfit, but i've heard its a good school. But, its in Ireland, UK. This means it'll make it harder for you to get a job Read up a lil on the new visa and Work permit regulations for UK. I've heard they're not good for Indians especially, plus from most of my friends who have finished studying in UK have told me the employment scene is not good for Indians.
Iowa is a good school, but they're not very friendly for ppl with a 3 year undergrad degree (THe problem i'm facing), its good for marketing, u might wanna compare the marketing faculty of the 2 schools to make an informed decision. Stuff like how many PhD.'s in the faculty, Electives offered by them, Marketing club and activities of the clubs etc. One more important thing look at the median & mean salary offered in a marketing function. Check if it matches the area of marketing you want to get in to.
As far as HULT goes, its a Safe school. See my biggest problem is, I have 3 year undergrad degree and most colleges in the US seem to be allergic to a 3 year undergrad degree. HULT accepts it I know for a fact, Iowa would have been an option for me, but they say they evaluate it on a case by case basis. Which makes life hard for me. My Shortlist looks like this
Aspirational Schools:-
1) ISB - (No degree problem here, Thank God! Hope I get in. Really pinning for this one)
2) National University of Singapore - Damn good college, I suggest you have a look at it
3) Space to be filled
Realistic Schools
1) Grea Lakes School of Management - Good school in India, got a lotta engg here, but they are constantly lookin for diversity
2) Thunderbird - Great Program Global mobility, good for marketing
3) Southern Methodist University - Nice school, well ranked, well regarded in the US. Good for marketing too
4) Space to be filled
Safe Schools
1) SPJain Singapore Dubai - Good school
2) HULT - Their Boston, San Francisco Campuses are good & Dubai has a good place ment record. London & Shanghai are decent. If you can suggest some alternatives, I'd appreciate it
As far as Canada goes, its a damn good place to go to. Schools are good, good place to live, give you a 3 year work permit automatically, Canada has a lotta jobs. Only problem, They are highly allergic to a 3 year degree. Haven't found a school yet that takes a 3 year degree. Still looking... Will check out the schools mentione by you
Prachich 1987
U've got a good GMAT score, a definite advantage here's wat i say about your choices
HEC - They have an option where they evaluate your profile and tell you in a week or so, I suggest you do that. I was also looking at this program, Ur work ex might be a lil less for this place. But i'm sure you could cover it up. Submit ur profile to them for an evaluation.
They told me, work ex was good (5 years +), just improve GMAT score (Can't go through it again)
Schulich - Again great school, hope you have a 4 year degree. They seem to want High GPA also, which i'm sure you would have. Your GMAT again solid, Work Ex. could be an issue but a minor one, whcih can be over come by well written essays
ISB - Work for this, u've got a damn good shot here. basis ur GMAT score.
SPJain - This should be your safe school
Thunderbird - Your GMAT will cover up for you r lack of work ex.
For all these schools ur essays will have to be well written explaining or work ex.
Guys also I suggest you look a Business work rankings, along with the ranikings they provide a profile of each school which has some very interesting statistics.
PS - I'm still stuck in my shortlisting would appreciate the help. Also i won't do a 1 years master's coz according to me its a counter productive excercise to srudy for a year just to have a shot at studying for an MBA program. The master's would be useless. MBA is not an end, but a means to an end (End here being an opportunity to make lotsa money!!!!! Let's face it we all wanna!!)
Cheers!!
Cheers!!
.Any ideas what would be the chances of getting into HEC if I apply so late.
