Hi Stacey,
Would love to hear what you have to say about my chances in the above schools for part-time / EMBA programs. I am an Indian male, 31 years old, working as a Software Engineer in the US.
GMAT: 710 (47Q / 40V)
GRE (expired): 2130 (730Q/780A/620V)
GPA (undergrad): 70% (First class with distinction)
GPA (grad): 3.62/4.00 (Top 20 state school in the US)
I have both a bachelor's and a master's degree in computer engineering, and have over 7 years of work experience as a Software Engineer / Implementation specialist in the IT sector. I believe I have a balanced view of the IT world - both from a customer's perspective as well as from an engineering / product development perspective. I have published several research papers and have a pending patent application.
Leadership: Led several projects @ work. Mentored / managed several interns.
Extra-curricular: Habitat for humanity + Active member of a student run education initiative for the poor in India.
Hobbies: Music production (One song charted in the top 100 on indie charts)
Questions:
- Do you think my GMAT is competitive enough for the schools I've mentioned? My practice scores were in the 730 range, so I was a bit disappointed when I couldn't hit that mark. I think given a month's more prep, I can easily move to a 730 - 740. But it might be a bit late considering the deadlines.
- If travelling is not a problem, what other part-time / EMBA programs do you recommend?
- I have already heard back from a Duke's AdCom member that my profile is "very competitive" and that they highly encourage me to apply. Does this mean that I have a good shot at the other schools I've mentioned?
Thank you so much for your help!
Would love to hear what you have to say about my chances in the above schools for part-time / EMBA programs. I am an Indian male, 31 years old, working as a Software Engineer in the US.
GMAT: 710 (47Q / 40V)
GRE (expired): 2130 (730Q/780A/620V)
GPA (undergrad): 70% (First class with distinction)
GPA (grad): 3.62/4.00 (Top 20 state school in the US)
I have both a bachelor's and a master's degree in computer engineering, and have over 7 years of work experience as a Software Engineer / Implementation specialist in the IT sector. I believe I have a balanced view of the IT world - both from a customer's perspective as well as from an engineering / product development perspective. I have published several research papers and have a pending patent application.
Leadership: Led several projects @ work. Mentored / managed several interns.
Extra-curricular: Habitat for humanity + Active member of a student run education initiative for the poor in India.
Hobbies: Music production (One song charted in the top 100 on indie charts)
Questions:
- Do you think my GMAT is competitive enough for the schools I've mentioned? My practice scores were in the 730 range, so I was a bit disappointed when I couldn't hit that mark. I think given a month's more prep, I can easily move to a 730 - 740. But it might be a bit late considering the deadlines.
- If travelling is not a problem, what other part-time / EMBA programs do you recommend?
- I have already heard back from a Duke's AdCom member that my profile is "very competitive" and that they highly encourage me to apply. Does this mean that I have a good shot at the other schools I've mentioned?
Thank you so much for your help!












