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International students and post-grad employment in the US
Hi everyone, I'm currently applying for a few US schools (Duke, UCLA, Cornell) and having spoken to a few alumni from one of these schools this far, I've learned that it's difficult for non-US (international) students to get jobs within areas outside of the 'traditional' consulting or finance roles....
- by zesty
Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:52 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: International students and post-grad employment in the US
- Replies: 1
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Importance of undergrad GPA 6-7 years after university
Hi everyone, I graduated from my undergrad in 2007, and unfortunately had a less than stellar GPA throughout my four years. I've read a number of times that undergrad GPA becomes 'less important' to the admissions committee the farther away you are from undergrad. Since it's been 6 years since I gra...
- by zesty
Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:51 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Importance of undergrad GPA 6-7 years after university
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1378
Oxford 2013 - recommendation letter questions?
Hi everyone - I can't seem to find a list of the questions asked on the Oxford recommendation letter form. Does anyone know what they are for 2013 intake? Just want to get an idea so I know how to prep my recommenders.
Thanks!
- by zesty
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:30 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Oxford 2013 - recommendation letter questions?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2090
Post-grad job ops for international students at US schools?
Hi all, I'm an international student (Canadian citizen) looking to apply to US schools (Cornell, UCLA). I've heard from a couple of students that many employment opportunities from US companies are not available to non-US students. How prevalent is this? Is it really that common? i.e. if I'm a Canad...
- by zesty
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:42 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Post-grad job ops for international students at US schools?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 757
Network of a regional school vs. prestigious global brand?
Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilemma here. I'm from Canada, and am debating between a number of schools at the moment. The choice is basically between a regional Canadian school (top ranked b-school in Canada) versus a big-name school overseas that carries global prestige with very strong brand eq...
- by zesty
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:16 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Network of a regional school vs. prestigious global brand?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1098
Profile evaluation request
Hi there, I was hoping to get a profile evaluation to see how realistic my chances are at various tier schools globally. My profile: - Asian-Canadian, male, 27 - GMAT: 700 (49Q/37V) AWA 6.0 - Work exp: 2 yrs public accounting (audit/tax), 2 years corporate governance at investment management firm - ...
- by zesty
Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:04 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Profile evaluation request
- Replies: 1
- Views: 886