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RishiChaturvedi: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:28 am

by RishiChaturvedi » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:05 pm

Hi,

I recently took GMAT and scored 660 (Q 49 and V 31). I am a Computer Engineer with 2.5 Years experience. My acads aggregate is 78% (GPA 3.9). I have good record of extra curr. Will get fine LORs from senior officials of 3 MNCs. I am planning to apply for following universities:-

1. Indiana (Kelley)
2. North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Kenan Flager)
3. Georgia Institute of Technology
4. Queen's
5. IE Madrid
6. ESADE
7. Western Ontario
8. Maryland
9. University of Washington
10. Brigham Young University (Utah)

Please suggest whether I should proceed with my plan and also let me know of other universities I can go ahead with.

Thanks!

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:27 am

Dear RishiChaturvedi,

Your school list is a good mix of reach and reasonable options for your profile. It will be important to submit a strong set of essays to each school to give you the best chance.

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RishiChaturvedi: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:28 am

by RishiChaturvedi » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:02 pm

Hi Lisa,

Thank You. I have one more query. Kindly tell me about my chances in Oxford. I will be nearing 3 yrs of experience when the new class starts there.

Thanks again.

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:14 pm

I would say Oxford is a reasonable to reach school for you based on the limited information I know about you.

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RishiChaturvedi: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:28 am

by RishiChaturvedi » Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:00 pm

Hi Lisa

Have another query. The work experience b schools ask for, is it overall work experience or managerial work experience. My managerial work experience is zero and my overall work experience is 30 months. Though I have been mentoring few new recruits in my comapny and has led few teams in some activities of a particualr project. Am I eligible for the above mentioned programs.

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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:42 am

According to GMAC reporting standards of admissions data, the number of years work experience is the number of years of full-time, professional work experience after graduating with a bachelor's degree. So, you will want to start counting with your first full-time job after earning your bachelor's degree until the time you would enter a program to determine your years of experience.

Hope that helps,
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RishiChaturvedi: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 18; Joined: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:28 am

by RishiChaturvedi » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:25 am

Hi Lisa

Thank you for your cooperation. I have got an admit from Queen's.

Would require your further assistance regarding financing my MBA at Queen's.
The problem I am facing is , most of the banks at my home country offer loans with an amount which covers a very less portion of the total expense.

Please suggest some way through which I can finance most of my expenses

Regards,
Rishi Chaturvedi

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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 » Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:02 pm

Congratulations, Rishi! Questions regarding financing should be directed to the school. You might also find some helpful information on mba.com.

Good luck,
Lisa

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