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I know that was not a question :), but I will have to differ. You have to give out the full story in your essays. If you already knew that you would leave for an MBA after the initial phase,and you know that you will rejoin, then you should also explain the whole plan including how the operations wi...
- by Color Me One
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:50 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Part Time or Free Lancing Job Status
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1409
While I can't/don't suggest schools (since that includes other factors), let me just comment on the overall strategy with some examples. As you know, you are from a competitive pool, which is perhaps the reason for you aiming low. However, even in that pool, there are certain profile which add more ...
- by Color Me One
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:46 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Target school list (710 - 8 years IT consulting)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1986
1) Am I day dreaming for MBA at 30 with GMAT score of 710? No, while it is true that you would be above the average age, you are definitely not at the extreme end. Further, you bring with yourself excellent (& vast) leadership experiences. And 710 is a decent score. 2) Where do I stand vis-a-vi...
- by Color Me One
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:34 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Target school list (710 - 8 years IT consulting)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1986
Ok, I think this can be justified. Just treat this as a full time position. Was there a written agreement on how much (what percentage) you would get when the company moves into positive revenues? The proof of income is not generally needed at the application stage, but I think you should ask your f...
- by Color Me One
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:23 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Part Time or Free Lancing Job Status
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1409
This is a tricky situation. Is this an incorporated company, or is it more like a part-time project that you have recently started working on? It is not that the adcom will outright reject any part-timers/freelancers, however you definitely have to justify why you are doing what you are doing . Are ...
- by Color Me One
Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:27 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Part Time or Free Lancing Job Status
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1409
The schools will look at overall as well as the individual section scores. Your perfect quant score (unfortunately) makes the low verbal score even more apparent. That said, it is what it is and you should now spend your time on the applications if you want to apply in the 2nd round. All the schools...
- by Color Me One
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:59 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Required (GMAT 670)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1583
Yes, there is a downtrend in placements of international candidates since the financial meltdown. This is not surprising since the major economies are experiencing a slowdown. In such a situation, why would companies go through all visa troubles/uncertainties when they can easily hire local candidat...
- by Color Me One
Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:01 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Placements of International Candidates
- Replies: 1
- Views: 977
The MBA admission process is a comprehensive & holistic evaluation of your profile. Even 800 GMAT does not guarantee selection (and 600 GMAT does not mean rejection). Yes, your excellent GPA and decent GMAT will help your chances. Whether you get into HBS or not will depend on the rest of your p...
- by Color Me One
Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:54 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Do I have a chance of getting into HBS?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2280
I personally believe that I have experienced more than I would have if I worked in a multinational corporation after graduation. After completing my MBA from a top global school, I believe that the MBA classrooms need more people like you who have a story to tell and are not afraid to take the road...
- by Color Me One
Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:54 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Is international experience valid?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1511
Hi Rachita, 3rd GMAT attempt is fine, 3rd round application (for internationals) is not. Your post MBA goal of starting as an analyst is a general one, and can be achieved at almost any good B-school. The problems (or the options) in front of you are exactly as listed by you: should you retake the G...
- by Color Me One
Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:02 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation, GMAT 2nd attempt 560 (Q44, V24), HELP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1969
A 740 is good enough for any school. No point in retaking the GMAT. As you probably know, you are from a very competitive pool and while Fuqua/Stern could be in range (depending on the rest of your profile), you might want to add more schools to the list. With an IT profile, your essays will assume ...
- by Color Me One
Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:54 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: My Profile
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1346
If you want to be released from the bond, you should pay the required penalty (or whatever else the terms are). If you are asking whether you can simply walk away from the firm, then it is quite likely that the school will find out even with the most basic of background checks. And yes,it will be a ...
- by Color Me One
Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:12 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: background check reg
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1200
Most of the US B-schools will have their Round 2 deadlines in early Jan, so you should be in time for applying in Round 2. You can take a look at deadlines for other schools on our homepage www.colormeone.com Should you delay applying for another year? Well, that is a different decision altogether a...
- by Color Me One
Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:37 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Is Dec 2011 too late to take GMAT for admission in 2012 fall
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2023
Just adding a point since you are looking at European MBA programs. If you are working in IT & want to move to Finance then you pretty much need a program that offers some sort of internship. The finance job market in Europe is not rosy, so make sure you figure the importance of internships in y...
- by Color Me One
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:32 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Universities in Europe for my profile?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1647
Your profile looks good & Unilever is a great name to have on your CV but H/W/S are just tremendously competitive. Do you have a chance? Sure, depending on how the rest of your application looks. However, please understand that the applicant pool for these schools is full of superstars & you...
- by Color Me One
Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:39 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA 3.2 and GMAT 740 - chance at HBS?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9301