Work experience advice and second option

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Work experience advice and second option

by ejrvna » Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:29 am
Hello, i am an international student currently preparing for the GMAT.I recently received my undergraduate degree on accounting from "Universidad de Carabobo" in Venezuela,because of this i do not have a GPA.I ranked #7 in a 185 students class.

I took an internship on internal auditing and worked in an accounting department in my last year of college.

I want to apply for Rice University Jones school of business MBA program.However,i do not know how bad it can affect my lack of work experience to my application and i would like to have the opinion of an expert.Additionally,based on this i would like you to suggest me a second option for my application,my two choices for that place are UC anderson and Texas A&M.

PS: i got 97 in the TOEFL ibt and my goal for the GMAT is 700 or above.

Thank You.

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by Alexbr@ClearAdmit » Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:52 am
Work experience for most schools is very important, and quite honestly it makes for a better MBA experience for the student. It will be challenging gaining admissions to any of the leading schools without full time work experience. cheers, Alex
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by ejrvna » Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:24 pm
Very well,but let´s say i decide to take the GMAT now,work for 2 years and try to apply.Will my score be valid at that moment?

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by Alexbr@ClearAdmit » Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:06 am
Yes, scores are valid for 5 years. cheers, Alex
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by ejrvna » Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:57 am
Thank You for your reply. I have another question, how many years should i work before i apply?

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by Alexbr@ClearAdmit » Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:34 am
there is no prescribed length of time, but I would think 2 years is at the lower end of the limit, and up to 5-6 years at the higher end. cheers, alex
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