Dear Stacy,

I am writing this to get advice on selecting MBA program vs. a short term course on executive education. I prefer a MBA program but my UG scores are very less and not sure whether university will consider.

I am currently in US for a long term and looking forward to do a program in US

I am yet to take GMAT and in the process of preparing for it. I would want to get some advice before I finalize for the exam so that I shall prepare adequately (even if I have to take few weeks off) and get a very good score.

Aim: To get into strategic consulting for a top consulting firm post completion of my program.

Below is my profile.

Age: 36
Bachelor in Commerce (India) - 50%
Masters in Information systems (India) - 70%
GMAT - Yet to give

Have 16 years full time experience (worked in various countries including India, US and have executed short-term projects in about 8 countries) in IT consulting. Mainly in CRM application consulting.

Experience Highlights
- Startered as technical Consultant and later business analyst
- Project Management
Managed various projects/programs with team size ranging from 5 to 90 (managing various functions like delivery, cost optimization, revenue management, resource management, quality, training etc.)
- Engagement Management - biggest revenue size managed was $2 Million/Year for a big IT consulting company
- Have setup a new offshore development center in India from scratch and made it to 60 member team (before relocating to US).

Information looking for
- Would my UG score impact in MBA selection?
- What would be a good GMAT score I should look at?
- What colleges in US should I look at?
- I am looking for executive/part time MBA since I can't quit and my opportunity cost will be very high. Considering this, what programs should I look at?

I would appreciate any suggestion/advice as this is going to help me in shaping my career.

Thanks in advance.