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Chances for Wharton EMBA

by malpua » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:01 pm
Hi,
I have 15 years of work experience in IT industry, currently working as a Manager in the Fortune 100 companies. I scored 650 on the GMAT. What are my chances if applying to top EMBA programs such as Wharton EMBA or should I be more realistic and apply to second tier schools?

I would appreciate any suggestions. Also how should I prepare myself for the mba interview.
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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:41 am
Dear M,

MBA interviews are similar to job interviews, so be prepared to discuss anything on your resume, your professional experience, and why you want an MBA. Additionally, you need to be ready to articulate your career goals and how the Wharton EMBA (and any other program you apply to) is the right program for you. While you have enough experience in terms of quantity for an EMBA program, I don't know enough about what you have accomplished or how you have progressed in your career to truly comment on your chances. EMBA programs are looking for applicants that demonstrate they are on a path to leadership and demonstrate evidence of appropriate/quick progression--support from your current company also helps. Depending on your GPA from college, a 650 GMAT might be a competitive score--the admissions committee will be looking for indications from the GPA and GMAT that you have the academic aptitude, especially quantitative aptitude, to handle the coursework.

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