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Applications at business schools are reviewed in a holistic way - what this means is that admissions officers look at your entire package. Deficiencies in certain parts of your application can be made up for by strengths in others. Your GPA will raise a red flag but it sounds like you have demonstra...
- by Marc@AcceptU
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:49 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Admission with a low undergrad GPA, decent experience &
- Replies: 3
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Play it to your advantage - what skills or experiences will you be able to leverage in your new career? You may also want to consider not focusing in entrepreneurship so that you can build competencies that are more related to your future interests.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:13 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Might an MBA in Entrepreneurship hurt placement chances ?
- Replies: 2
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It's not true that changing jobs is looked negatively upon - but you need to make sure you help admissions officers understand why you have made the decisions that you have.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:04 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Job-jumping - effect on application?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1281
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:37 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Chances calculator by Aringo.com with 99 lines–predictive?
- Replies: 129
- Views: 60207
It won't negatively impact your application but it is something that you'll want to disclose and/or explain further.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:45 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Laid-off yesterday. Will this be a negative mark on my apps?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1238
It depends on your schedule. If you can work concurrently on your applications with studying for the GMAT, I'd say it's possible to get applications in for Round 2 in January. If not, I'd recommend holding off until next year.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:06 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Timeline? I have not taken the GMAT yet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1386
Neither are required. It would be helpful if either was complementary or aligned with your academic area or future career interest in some way.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:04 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Lack of Extracurriculars and Community Service?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1286
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:03 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Chances calculator by Aringo.com with 99 lines–predictive?
- Replies: 129
- Views: 60207
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:00 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Question regarding the MBA programs of GWU and American
- Replies: 4
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It's not unusual to see the lowest marks in freshman year - it's typically a year of transition for many students. Hopefully, your grades were on an upper trajectory from there. Your GMAT score will compensate for your lower GPA. You'll want to be careful with the optional essay. Don't make excuses....
- by Marc@AcceptU
Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:55 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Low Undergrad GPA/High MS GPA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3831
Your background is unique but that GMAT score is quite low. If you can retake and pull up your score, these schools will be more aligned and other schools will potentially become an option.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:22 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: 620 in GMAT, A doctor from Delhi applying for MBA in US
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3600
Your GMAT score isn't how to differentiate yourself. It's strong enough. The way to differentiate yourself is through the other pieces of the application, like your essays, resume, interview and letters of recommendation. This is your means of giving admissions officers insight into who you are, why...
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:20 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Profile evaluation please
- Replies: 1
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Use the GMAT/GRE concordance table and send whichever score is higher. Sending both isn't necessary.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:17 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Submitting both GMAT and GRE to b-schools
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3580
Our advice is to apply in the round in which you can submit your strongest application. With that said, the earlier, the better is generally the rule of thumb.
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:07 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Applying in Round 3 for Schools with 4 Rounds?
- Replies: 8
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An interview is generally a positive indicator - admissions officers use the interview in different ways though. Some use it to evaluate candidates on the border. Others use to affirm applicants that they already are likely to admit. Regardless, it's critical that you prepare thoroughly for the inte...
- by Marc@AcceptU
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:55 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Selected for an Interview: What does it REALLY mean?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3203