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by MAHWISH » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:58 am
I plan to apply for admission in coming session (sep-dec). Kindly guide me when should i plan my Gmat and Toefl Test dates so that i could get results before the deadline of admissions.

Secondly, I aim to apply in world's top 10 business schools, can you assist me to get the target Gmat scores for securing admission. what can i do to faster my prepration speed.

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by Lisa Anderson » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:39 am
Dear Mahwish,

You need to take the exams at least 3 weeks before the deadline to ensure your scores arrive by the deadline. If you want to allow for time to retake the exams, then I would suggest taking the first test at least 8-10 weeks before the deadline. You can only take the GMAT once every 31 days, so you need to allow for that if you think you will want to take it more than once.

The best GMAT range to shoot for is at or above the average GMAT for your target schools. For example, the average GMAT for your first choice is a 700. You will want to shoot for a score at or above a 700. To be competitive, you need to have a score within the mid-50% range of your target schools. Please note: achieving a high GMAT score will not guarantee you admission to any school. It is the overall application package that results in an offer of admission. There are many folks walking around with a 780 GMAT and 4.0 GPA that have been rejected from at least one top 10 MBA program.

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Application Package requirements

by MAHWISH » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:11 am
Dear Lisa,

Thank you.

As you have mentioned about the Application package that ensures the admission in top ten MBA schools so i would like to know the detail contents. It will help me to strengthen my resume along with good GMAT and TOEFL score.

I have been indulged in many social acitivites but unfortunately these activites have not been supporting my field of study. I am an MBA and planning for PhD. I hope now you would be able to guide me better.

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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:26 am
Dear Mahwish,

I guess I am a little confused by your last post. You already have your MBA and are applying to PhD programs?? PhD programs have a different application process from MBA programs and focus on different things. Please clarify what you are asking so I can best answer your question.

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by MAHWISH » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:28 pm
Dear Lisa,

I am planning to go for PhD and have completed my MBA degree from pakistan.

I am not sure either my degree is considered or not in USA education system but i have completed 16 years of education. Kindly guide me how can i strong my resume and application package so that i could secure admission in the fall session?

My GPA has been above average and currently preparing for GMAT and TOEFL.

Your suggestions are awaiting.

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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:10 am
Dear Mahwish,

I wish I could guide you, but the application process for PhD programs is not my expertise. As I mentioned, the PhD admissions criteria and process is usually different from MBA. If you are unsure of what your education is equivalent to, then I would suggest getting your transcripts evaluated by a credentialing service such as World Evaluation Services (www.wes.org).

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