Hi there
I was looking for a little advice .....
I m an architect by training, looking to get into real estate development and hence my interest in MBA. I gave my GMAT recently, and scored a 660, Q 42 (63%) V 38 (83%), and I believe this is probably the best I can do and retaking the test may not help me increase the numbers. My undergraduate GPA was 3.38, and the grad school GPA was 3.76. I worked for three years as a designer in a local architecture firm. As for extra-curriculars, I honestly do not have anything spectacular, but have always contributed in my own way. I have been the VP of our Toastmasters club in Houston, my main achievement being that I set up a website for our club that helped us gain new members, which in turn helped us get a distinguished status. I had been the VP of cultural activities at the International Students Association at Texas A&M as well the VP of student activities board for my undergrad school. I also regularly participate in fundraising activities most recent one being Houston Heartwalk. Also I have started working with a non-profit organization named DAYA in Houston, that helps women who suffers from domestic violence mainly in the Southeast Asian community.
My ideal school had always been Kellogg since they have a well established real estate concentration, and international business. However, I m not sure if my profile is suitable enough for Kellogg and if I should apply to Kellogg at all, and also if I do apply should I apply in round 2 or wait for another year and apply in round 1 of 2009?? How about UT Austin?
I m a little concerned about my quant score, and though I love Maths, I guess I m not a very good test taker!! Also, I m 29 years old, and do wish to head back to school as soon as possible, so that I can finish my education and probably take on the beast of "starting a family" after that!!
I shall really appreciate your input....
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Regards
I was looking for a little advice .....
I m an architect by training, looking to get into real estate development and hence my interest in MBA. I gave my GMAT recently, and scored a 660, Q 42 (63%) V 38 (83%), and I believe this is probably the best I can do and retaking the test may not help me increase the numbers. My undergraduate GPA was 3.38, and the grad school GPA was 3.76. I worked for three years as a designer in a local architecture firm. As for extra-curriculars, I honestly do not have anything spectacular, but have always contributed in my own way. I have been the VP of our Toastmasters club in Houston, my main achievement being that I set up a website for our club that helped us gain new members, which in turn helped us get a distinguished status. I had been the VP of cultural activities at the International Students Association at Texas A&M as well the VP of student activities board for my undergrad school. I also regularly participate in fundraising activities most recent one being Houston Heartwalk. Also I have started working with a non-profit organization named DAYA in Houston, that helps women who suffers from domestic violence mainly in the Southeast Asian community.
My ideal school had always been Kellogg since they have a well established real estate concentration, and international business. However, I m not sure if my profile is suitable enough for Kellogg and if I should apply to Kellogg at all, and also if I do apply should I apply in round 2 or wait for another year and apply in round 1 of 2009?? How about UT Austin?
I m a little concerned about my quant score, and though I love Maths, I guess I m not a very good test taker!! Also, I m 29 years old, and do wish to head back to school as soon as possible, so that I can finish my education and probably take on the beast of "starting a family" after that!!
I shall really appreciate your input....
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Regards
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