Amy/Stacy,

Can you please evaluate my profile given above and suggest whether I have a chance of making it into PMBA or EMBA at the schools mentioned?

Thanks

Hi sujitmgmat,

For executive MBA programs significant experience is very useful. You mention you have 8.5 years of work experience, but what was the progression during that time? Have you been promoted? Do you manage people? You'll need to highlight the areas of your job that show leadership and management potential.

Your academics (pending a strong GMAT) sound good, and it will come down to other criteria (extracurriculars, work experience, personal qualities) to assess your chances in the programs you cite.

Good luck!

Amy

Hi Amy,

Thank you for evaluating my profile. In the 8.5 years of employment, I have been promoted to the top of the hierarchy based on technical skills. But I don't have a "management" position though I do guide other colleagues from a technical perspective and often provide technical leadership. Will that kind of explanation help for EMBA application?

Some of the schools (the top ones) don't even ask for GMAT scores for EMBA programs. As you pointed out, they ARE looking for managerial experiences.

I am interested in MBA for furthering my career in management role (since I have already been promoted to the maximum level in terms of technical expertise). At the same time I am not in a position to do full-time MBA for family reasons. Some of the top schools, such as Wharton, don't offer PMBA. That's why I am in a bind as to how to prove myself as a suitable candidate for EMBA.

Chicago and Kellogg offer PMBA. Should I apply for PMBA in those programs rather than apply for EMBA?

Thanks for your feedback.

Hi sujitmgmat,

I think you should apply to both types of programs - 8.5 years of work experience is significant.

For the promotions, make sure you clarify how many you have had and whether your progression was exceptional compared to your peers.

Good luck!

Amy

Thanks Amy

Hi Amy,

I read on some web sites that applying to two different programs, such as EMBA and PMBA, at the same school is not advisable. Do you agree with the suggestion?

Thanks