MBA Admissions for 2009-10

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asamanta: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 55; Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 1:43 am; Thanked: 1 times

by asamanta » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:17 am

Please could you tell me why you feel this year's MBA admissions will be ultra competative ? Also how should one go about this application process to get the most and would it be better to apply next year is the MBA application would be less competative ?

I would just like top share my history with you to get a perspective of the schools I am considering. Please guide me as to whether I am right ?

GMAT : 700 (90th Percentile) GPA 3.9/4.0 (Purdue - Krannert Management)
Work Exp: 3 Years in my own organization in Mumbai, India

My first choice:
Wharton, Stanford, Howard, Berkley, INSEAD, NYU, Kellog, Univ of Chicago

Safety School:
USC, --- I need more help here - Please guide me

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:17 am

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:05 am

Dear asmanta,

Business school admissions at the top 40 programs are highly competitive every year, especially for international applicants at US programs. There is no reason to wait a year unless you feel you need another year of work experience or time to save more money for school. From the limited information provided, you have the foundation for a competitive application. You just need to make sure you present yourself in the best light and make a compelling case for your admission.

For the schools you listed, I do think you will face tougher competition than for other schools. That is not to say you could not gain admission, but you will have to submit an outstanding application to catch the attention of the admissions committee. Perhaps identify some potential programs in the top 15-30 range that offer the curriculum you seek?

Best of luck,
Lisa

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asamanta: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 55; Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 1:43 am; Thanked: 1 times

by asamanta » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:00 pm

thanks again .

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