EMBA in top tier school vs FT MBA in not that top school

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L83: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:28 pm

by L83 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:26 pm

Hi all,

I have been studying for the GMAT for almost a year now, and I can't do better than 600... I am a psychologist, and not native speaker, so it is hard... I have great work experience, and it it so sad that the GMAT is my big problem to apply to the best schools. But, being realistic, I need to decide when to apply, I could keep on studying forever and not sure if I will really improve more... So, I have been looking into class profiles of part time and EMBAs, and of course, they have a lower GMAT average score. My question is, what is better? To have an executive or part time MBA from a top school, or just apply to a lower level school for a full time MBA? I have heard that EMBAs do not have a very good reputation, but not sure about the balance of this decision.

If anybody has tips or ideas about how to give that jump on my GMAT score, I would be thankful for the rest of my life!!

Thanks

Source: Beat The GMAT — Research MBA Programs | Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:26 pm

MaximusMB: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 17; Joined: Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:17 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 3 times

by MaximusMB » Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:53 am

Hi,

I know the feeling. As a non-English native it really annoys me how we are "forced" to do a test where the majority is based on our ability to evaluate another language than our own. Hell, why don't all English natives do the same in French or Spanish..

But away with the bad feelings and in with constructive thinking.

After going through couple of Kaplan books and doing some tests, I soon discovered that I needed to learn some frameworks to get a score I wanted. You really need months to study sentence structuring and improving reading skills starting from scratch. So I checked out some alternatives.

After purchasing the GMAT Pill course I feel I have found it. I have not yet taken a test, so I dont know how much it has helped. But I feel I have got the general framework/strategy in order to atleast score better than earlier. So a tip there.

Moreover, remember that European are putting less emphasis on GMAT then the US. Moreover, if you represent a country with a low proportion of applicants to a US program I would stand a good chance with a GMAT "only" within the 80 percentile.

For my part I think I will choose a European B-School. First of all because Europe are providing alternatives to the top US programs. Emplyment issues. And, sadly, the fact mentioned above. I have a feeling the EU schools are looking more pragmatic at the resume, and not constantly saying "Well, but this GMAT score....".

Just a couple of thoughts! Good luck

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