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by 3gmater » Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:35 pm
Hi Lisa.

Can you enlighten me?

I have taken GMAT 3 times (550>>600>>640) and I plan to take it one last time (expecting to improve by 40-50 points atleast).
The only school I am targetting is Haas (with UCLA and USC being other options). I have strong extra-curr, a little different professional background (non-profit+consulting) and decent amount of community service under by belt. I have my BS in ME (GPA 3.5..need to confirm this) and MS in IE (GPA 3.6). Work Ex would be 4.5 yrs at matriculation (excluding 1 yr internship + 1 yr GA during MS).
I want to do a part-time MBA from Haas. The school's middle 80% gmat range is 640-750 and the avg. work ex is 8yrs. I know I need to have good essays and LOR's...which I can certainly obtain. However how realistic will be (considering my background and considering the fact that I would have taken GMAT 4 times) for me to be considered by HAAS or for that matter even UCLA and USC. I moved here.......just for HAAS :(

Can you suggest me other schools with part-time programs that suit my profile (I live in SF, CA) ?

Many Thanks!

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:01 am
Dear 3G,

I think you are in range for Haas' part-time program, albeit with a GMAT at the bottom of the mid-80% range. Your GPA from both your bachelor's and master's programs will help demonstrate your academic aptitude. You should also highlight your quantitative and analytical skills in your professional experience. The fact your GMAT has increased each time will reflect positively on you.

Since you are on the lower end for work experience, it will also be important for you to make a compelling case for your leadership skills. I think there is enough in your profile to leverage that might give you an edge, but also think you are smart to add some safety programs to the mix to ensure you are in business school next fall. California has so many options that I think you will find some other schools satisfactory. Likewise, there are schools north of SF in Oregon and Washington that might be interesting depending on what you want to do.

Best of luck,
Lisa
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