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by radi » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:17 pm
Hi Stacy,

I need your help evaluation my profile for MBA in Los Angeles, CA. I was thinking to apply at UCLA, USC, Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount.

640 GMAT(28V,49Q)
108 TOEFL
BE Computer Science from MS University, India- GPA 3.69
7+ years of work experience in software industry. Worked as business analyst for 3 years for leading investment bank.
Completed CFA Level 1

I am not working since 2007 May. I quit work to take care of my kid. But now I want to join the workforce back. I thought to get some formal education before starting work.

With my profile, do you think I have any chances of getting into UCLA or USC? or I would better off applying to pepperdine and Loyola Marymount? Are there any other options in Los Angeles, CA?

I am also planning to complete CFA level 2 and 3. Am I better off finishing my CFA or should I attain a formal degree to enter the job market after gap of 2 years?

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R
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:06 am
Dear R,

In my opinion, you will find earning your MBA to be more helpful in a job search than a CFA after being out of the workforce for 2-3 years. Based on the information posted, UCLA and USC are a bit of a reach for you, but not impossibilities. It will important for you to demonstrate a solid rationale for business school and realistic expectations of your future job search in relation to the gap on your resume. I think Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount are solid options for you and you have a good shot at those schools. They both have a good reputation in southern California. I think you need to decide how many programs you want to apply to and then which ones make the most sense for you.

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by radi » Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:41 pm
Hi Lisa,

Do you think that it would be worth a try to get better scores in GMAT and then apply for USC, UCLA?

Do I have chances at USC, UCLA after getting good GMAT score(700+)?

Thanks,
Radi
Lisa Anderson wrote:Dear R,

In my opinion, you will find earning your MBA to be more helpful in a job search than a CFA after being out of the workforce for 2-3 years. Based on the information posted, UCLA and USC are a bit of a reach for you, but not impossibilities. It will important for you to demonstrate a solid rationale for business school and realistic expectations of your future job search in relation to the gap on your resume. I think Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount are solid options for you and you have a good shot at those schools. They both have a good reputation in southern California. I think you need to decide how many programs you want to apply to and then which ones make the most sense for you.

Good luck,
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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:15 pm
Radi,

Your chances will improve at UCLA and USC with a GMAT score in the 700+ range. If you feel you can increase your score, then it is probably worth retaking, especially if UCLA and USC are your top choices.

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