Is third round too late? 2008 or 2009?

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mbamba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:17 pm

by mbamba » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:48 pm

Hi Stacey and moderators of this forum,

I was aiming for a part time mba till now. But i am in a dilemma after getting a good gmat score (720, 5 AWA) and would now like to shoot for some top full time schools. Except, the only deadlines i know are for third round.

Would it be more reasonable to wait till next year and apply rather than apply this year in third round. I would like to aim for the top 10 schools. Do advise if you can give some advise based on the profile below:

Second question: I would have close to 7-8 years work ex by the time i apply next year. Would that put me at a disadvantage.

6 year work ex in an electronics multinational: mostly engineering levels
MS from US Good Engineering School GPA 4
B.Tech from one of the top colleges in India GPA 8/10
Gmat 720, AWA 5

Where i lack:
extra-curricular, i.e no charity etc
no managerial roles yet.

Thank You in advance
Regards and happy new year

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Amy: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 573; Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:58 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 29 times

by Amy » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:49 pm

Hi Mbamba,

Third round will be difficult, though if you're willing to manage your expectations and re-apply next year if it doesn't work out, it may be worth the try.

It's great to have a good GMAT score, and your general academics seem strong. I would be concerned about finding leadership experiences to highlight in your application - with no extracurriculars or management experience you'll need to really think about how to show your leadership and management potential.

Good luck!

Amy

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mbamba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:17 pm

by mbamba » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:05 pm

Thank You Amy, and a happy new year to All.

Can you advise on the other question i asked:
Second question: I would have close to 7-8 years work ex by the time i apply next year. Would that put me at a disadvantage. This 7-8 yrs is also at the same company.

For the leadership/manager feedback, does it require extra curricular activities. Can this be compensated by progression in job and leadership demonstration in technical roles. I have not participated in charity/voluntary work since college and see this difficult considering that i have family. I know that is not an excuse but any feedback is welcome.

Thank You in advance.
Regards

Amy: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 573; Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:58 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 29 times

by Amy » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:24 pm

Hi mbamba,

I don't think 7-8 years of work experience is necessarily an issue, as long as you have continued to progress in your career.

Yes, you can certainly demonstrate your leadership and management potential through work. It is a disadvantage relative to your peers not to have any extracurricular experience, which you will need to consider. If you are applying third round this year, it's a moot point and you'll need to manage around that weakness. If you apply next year you have some time to start working on that area of your profile.

Good luck!

Amy

Amy
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

mbamba: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:17 pm

Thank You Amy

by mbamba » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:15 am

Thanks Amy for the great feedback.

This forum is very helpful.

Sincerely'

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