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Fall 2010 MBA - Profile Evaluation

by allop » Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:44 pm
Hi. I am going to have 2 years of work experience at a Fortune 50 company. I scored a 630 on my GMAT and had a 3.1 in undergrad at a top 20 university with a major in history/economics. I am looking at the following schools.

Georgetown University
George Washington University
University of Maryland
American University
Emory University
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Georgia State

Do you think I have a realistic shot based on my scores and a strong resume to get into most of these schools. I realize Georgetown, Emory and Georgia Tech are reaches.

Also, do you think I would have a better chance of getting in Part-time or Full-Time. I would like to go full-time but I am willing to keep my options open to get into the best program I can.

Thanks for your advice.
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:04 pm
Dear allop,

Since admissions decisions are based on more than just the GMAT and GPA, I think you have a shot if you submit a strong, overall application. Your essays, recommendations, and interviews are critical to the ultimate decision as these components give you another chance to shine. In essence, you need to make your case for a seat in the class and distinguish yourself from applicants with similar backgrounds. Be sure to convey your successful leadership and teamwork experiences in your essays as well as a solid rationale for getting your MBA in relation to your past experiences and future career goals. There will be no significant difference on selectivity between the part-time and full-time programs, so if you want full-time, then you should apply for full-time programs.

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by allop » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:05 pm
Thank you for your great advice. Do you think that these schools are realistic or would you categorize them more as reaches. I understand that Admission into a school is based on more then GMAT score and GPA but I want to know if these school are good to apply to in my situation or if I should be looking at lesser schools.

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:22 pm
I think you have an appropriate mix of schools. There are some reach, some reasonable and some safety options on your list. Good luck!
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by dpetermann522 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:07 am
Hey! In regards to your post I just wanted to give you the heads up. Both my buddy and I were denied from the University of Georgia. We both scored in the 660-680 range on our GMAT and had close to 3 years experience each. My friend had obtained his masters in accounting from Georgia and even has his CPA. In addition, we both have worked close to 2.5-3 years at fortune 50 companies. I don't mean to scare you away from applying, but I just want to warn you that this year's applicant pool is extremely competitive. If you want to get into these programs you'll have to do a really solid job on your application process and you'll also have to have a solid interview. In both our interviews they stressed experience as a major player in your acceptance. So best of luck and I hope all goes well for you.
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