Profile evaluation, and some questions

Dear Mohan,

Your target schools are all highly competitive. While I think you have a chance of being admitted, I always advise folks to have some alternatives as an insurance policy. The important thing for you to do is present a compelling application that distinguishes you from the competition. Based on your post, I don't really see any weaknesses in your profile; I just think you will look similar and average for these schools' applicant pools so the onus is on you to stand out.

It is not a tough sell to be leaving your own company for business school. You just need to communicate how you will be handling the business while you are in school--will you sell it? if not, do you have someone lined up to run it in your absence? As for recommenders, you can ask a partner but I think it would be more helpful to the admissions committee to see an evaluation from a client/customer. Likewise, it would be helpful to have one from a former supervisor if possible.

Best of luck,
Lisa

Dear Mohan,

If you can get those on your resume without going over 1 page, then it is fine to demonstrate your complete history. However, if the internships do not relate to your future career at all and you have nothing interesting to say about them, then it is fine to leave them off. What matters most is what you have done since graduating college.

Good luck,
Lisa