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Profile evaluation help

by njdude2012 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:30 am
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by CourtneyJane@VeritasPrep » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:09 pm
Your profile looks very strong, and I am thus surprised that you were denied to all of the schools you applied to.  I do not think taking the GMAT from 730 to 750+ is the key here.  My guess is that your application needs crafting.  You need to tell a compelling story.  You would be a candidate for an admissions consultant who will help you take all of the pieces 1-6 and make your application shine.  You need to differentiate yourself in the application.  You need to show leadership, initiative, innovation- you seem to have the component parts but I am guessing that you did not translate them into your application.  

Other thoughts, you need to be clear on "Why an MBA now?'"  As well, creating a tight fit with the target  schools as to "Why an MBA at X?"  These two components must be answered.  

Best of luck-
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Courtney Jane
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