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by energyriskconsultant » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:03 pm
Stacy,

Thank you for assisting through this forum. I did my BA in engineering and currently work for a technical risk management consulting firm. I have developed a strong desire to begin my application process, but I realize I didn't get out of undergrad with a stellar GPA, 2.9. In your judgment, will this GPA restrict the quality of my application beyond redemption?

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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:40 pm
Dear energyriskconsultant,

Your GPA will not hold you back as your GMAT score and professional work experience are equally important as well as mitigate your GPA. What makes the difference for any applicant is how well you put your application together. You must present a strong rationale for why you want a MBA, how it fits into your overall career plan, and why the school you are applying to is a good match for you. Additionally, you need to distinguish yourself from the competition and demonstrate successful leadership experiences/evidence of leadership potential in your essays/resume.

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by energyriskconsultant » Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:27 pm
Thanks Stacy,

Based on your experience - what has been a usual length for a work agreement contract when an employer foots the bill?
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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:43 pm
There is some variance on this, but most of the time I saw between 2 and 4 years after completion of the degree. Some companies had a highly structured policy where the amount to be repaid would pro-rate over the time requirement and other companies had an all or nothing (meaning if you left anywhere in your time requirement you had to pay the full amount back).

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