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Hello BostonGMAT12, thanks for your question. The broad strokes of your profile put you in range of top tier schools. Your GMAT is solid (perhaps your quant score is slightly below the 80% that I typically recommend), your GPA is solid, and you have solid professional and extracurricular actives. Th...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Admit Profile Request
Replies: 1
Views: 1145

Hello sammylee831, thanks for your question. You have a unique story that could potentially serve to differentiate you when you apply. That said, it’s quite hard to handicap your specific chances at programs. I think you application is solid all around. You GMAT is solid, your GPA is fine (perhaps...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation Please! Product Marketing to Nonprofit
Replies: 1
Views: 1088

Hello rij458, thanks for your question. You are targeting the top schools in the world, so it’s hard to handicap your chances, especially without a GMAT score. In terms of GMAT, for top programs I typically recommend an overall GMAT score of 700+, with verbal and quantitative scores of 80%+. Of co...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: please evaluate my profile and guide me
Replies: 1
Views: 1269

Hello Mohaned, thanks for your question. It’s hard to handicap odds on these things! I’ll give you my best feedback. I think your GPA is slightly low, but not an insurmountable obstacle! Was there an extraordinary circumstance that caused your low mark? Did your GPA rise as you progressed throug...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation - Unique international background
Replies: 1
Views: 1140

Hello Amil, thanks for your question. One question for you: did you clear 80% on both quantitative and qualitative sides of the GMAT? You come from perhaps the most competitive demographic in that respect, as you probably are already aware. To answer your question about application highlights, right...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
Replies: 2
Views: 1290

Hello chris558, thanks for your question. I think you have a good handle on what you need to work on! Your low quant GMAT score, low GPA, and extracurriculars could all be obstacles. I think Columbia would be a reach for you. Your advantage: you’re young and can mitigate some of these factors. For...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation & Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1039

Hello myst_ari, thanks for your question. It’s a tough question about the GMAT, but let me ask you: how much prep did you do for your 2nd attempt? If you did an extensive amount, then you might not be able to raise your score much more. If you did not, then there is a higher upside to taking the t...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please evaluate my profile!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

Hello harianirav, thanks for your question. My main question to you centers on need. Since you already have an MBA in operations, why exactly do you need a Masters in Supply Chain and Logistics? I am more familiar with MBA programs than with this kind of master’s program, so I encourage you to spe...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Eval
Replies: 1
Views: 1277

Hello arpan81, thanks for your question. The big question I have for you is: In pursuing your career goals, what would a second MBA give you that your first one would not? I think any admissions committee would want to know this. Second, I am not sure that every program accepts applications from can...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile evaluation request for HBS, Stanford, LBS
Replies: 1
Views: 1542

Hello gmataspirant8, thanks for your question. My question for you is: How do you define “career boost?� Programs – full time or executive – will want to know the specific ways in which your career can benefit from an MBA. In terms of your post-MBA goals, paint a picture that cohesively ties...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: MBA after 8 yrs of work experience
Replies: 1
Views: 8476

Hello ertw83, thanks for your question. Your GMAT should be fine. Your quant score is slightly lower than the typical 80% I recommend for top schools, but your engineering degree should mitigate that. Your GPA is on the low side. Was there an extraordinary circumstance that caused your low marks? Di...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile evaluation- Canadian - govt agency non profit
Replies: 1
Views: 1150

Hello OptimisticApplicant, thanks for your question. I do think HBS and Sloan could be reaches for you; I think you could be competitive at Babson. Your GPA is a surmountable obstacle if you frame the circumstances in an optional essay and because of your other academic performance and GMAT. If you ...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 2
Views: 1363

Hello Prateek29, thanks for your question. First of all, do you believe the $85K is worth it for business school in general? If so, then how does Thunderbird fit your specific needs? • Resources that best meets your career needs • A culture that resonates with your personal style • Students wh...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Should I go for Thunderbird's Acelerated MBA"Please Adv
Replies: 1
Views: 1257

ABCDXYZ,

I highly recommend Manhattan GMAT or Kaplan. They are both leaders in this space.

Best of luck!
Brian

by mbaMissionBrianE

Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: GMAT 530-(Q43,V21)- how to increase the score
Replies: 1
Views: 1213

Hello georgepaul0071987, thanks for your question. Your GMAT is solid, though I think the verbal score is slightly below the 80% mark I typically recommend for the top programs. This should not be a dealbreaker, though. Ultimately, our competitiveness will come down to the quality of your leadership...

by mbaMissionBrianE

Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:28 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: profile evaluation
Replies: 5
Views: 1686