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shaselai: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 27; Joined: Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:22 am

Need help with applying to a school out of few...

by shaselai » Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:30 am

Lisa,

I have 1 reach I am trying to fill and I came down to:
Stern, Booth, Kellog, wharton

I have UG gpa 2.92 and grad gpa 3.27 with gmat 720 49/39 with Engineering/Tech background.... I know scores is not the only part of application but which of the 4 gives a good chance of getting admitted? I understand there are other aspects of the application but all things being equal, which school gives the best chances?
thanks

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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:36 am

Dear shaselai,

As you stated, decisions are made on more than numbers. This is not how you should be determining which school to apply to. These programs are on par with each other in terms of competitiveness. Whether or not your chances will be slightly better at one versus another depends on other variables beyond just numbers. Is one a better match for you in terms of curriculum? resources? industry connections? culture? You need to pick the one out of this group that you feel is the best match for what you seek in your MBA program. How successful your application is will be influenced by how well you demonstrate the school is a good match for you on all of the variables I mentioned above.

Good luck,
Lisa

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