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MSGMAT: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:44 am

by MSGMAT » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:48 am

Hi,

I am interested in applying to following schools: -
- Indian School of Business
- INSEAD
- Kellogg Business School
- NYU Stern Business School
- NUS Business School
- Nanyang Business School

Can you let me know if I stand a chance at any of the schools mentioned above? Your thoughts are really appreciated. Thanks

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10th - 86.50%
12th - 82.00%
Grad - 66.67% (Commerce)
MBA - 8.42 / 10 (Marketing) - wish to pursue MBA again for global exposure

GMAT: 650 (Q 47, V31) / AWA - 5.00 (first attempt)

Work experience: 4.5 years in Banking & Financial Services

Extra curricular activities: Average

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:48 am

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:59 am

Dear MSGMAT,

First, you need to verify that you are eligible to apply at your target schools since you already have an MBA. If your MBA is viewed as equivalent to the MBA degree from these schools, then you will not be eligible. If your MBA is not seen as equivalent and you are eligible to apply, then I think you have an outside chance as these schools are all reach schools for you. Your GMAT and transcripts will be viewed as below average for these programs, so the strength of your essays, resume, recommendations and interviews will be key to move you to the admit pile. I would suggest you consider retaking the GMAT to improve your score at least 30 points and/or identifying 2-3 schools where your profile is in line with the class profile.

Good luck,
Lisa

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by MSGMAT » Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:19 am

Thank You Lisa for your kind advice......will certainly work on your suggestions

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