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Post-Submission Action Items

So, you've submitted your application and probably think that all hard work is done? think again! Here are some post-submission tips from ARINGO that can help you complete the application process successfully: 1. Thank your recommenders, who played an important role in your application. 2. Continue ...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Post-Submission Action Items
Replies: 0
Views: 1942

Hi there, Your next step should probably start researching MBA programs and figure out where do you want to study. You can read about the top programs here: https://aringo.com/top-mba-programs/ You have a great looking profile, and we’d be happy to discuss this with you in more detail if you’d l...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:43 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Next Steps after GMAT - Where and How ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1913

Stanford, Yale and Darden also have deferred admissions programs for young candidates / college students. For more details please visit: https://aringo.com/Deferred-Enrollment/


Hi everyone, I took the GMAT today, going in knowing I did pretty well on my last two practice CATs (MGMAT:740 & GMATPrep: 740); however, today I only got a 710 with a pretty low quant score. I'm pretty bummed out (kicking myself for not just getting 10-20 higher and saving me this headache), b...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Score: 710 (Q46, V41), Retake GMAT?
Replies: 5
Views: 3807

Dear all, Can you please evaluate my profile for the following MBAs: INSEAD (Paris or Singapore), LBS, Columbia and Chicago Booth? Any advice much appreciated. My profile: - GMAT: 710 (expected) - 5+ years of experience in Finance & IT, including 2 years as a Software Engineer for a niche ERP P...


New Application Season Begins - R1 Deadlines in September!

The new application season is here, and round 1 deadlines for January/September 2018 intakes at several top MBA programs are just around the corner! here are September deadlines: 1 – IMD Jan. 2018 Round 5 6 – HBS Sep. 2018 Round 1 8 – Judge Sep. 2018 Round 1 12 – Fuqua Sep. 2018 Early action...


FYI - there are several TOEFL alternatives, such as PTE and IELTS, that are accepted by top business schools. To learn more about these tests, please visit: https://aringo.com/toefl-alternatives/

by Michelle@ARINGO

Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: English Language Tests
Topic: TOEFL - Frequently asked questions ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2800

Hello, Please help me with below queries 1) Do we need official gmat score and awa score to apply for MBA college 2) how long it takes to reach awa score card to college? 3) After we receive gmat score we can apply to five colleges, so if I apply in this process, do I need to separately provide oth...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: MBA Admission
Replies: 1
Views: 2164

I usually err on the side of caution and tell candidates to assume that the background check can cover anything and everything - speak only the truth and nothing to worry about. :)

by Michelle@ARINGO

Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: KRoll background check
Replies: 4
Views: 3845

Hi Raman, Certainly a valid concern that is shared widely among international candidates we speak to. As some have pointed out, most of the hard data remains to be seen, but my recommendation would be to reach out directly to the admissions office at each school you are interested in applying to. I ...


Hey all, I recently completed my GMAT and wanted to see how my scores aligned with my prospective schools. Graduated from Boise State University in 2015 with a GPA of 3.3. (B.A Economics) Member of the Boise State Men's Hockey team for 2 years, Graduate of 4 year ARMY ROTC, and member of the Sigma ...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:14 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Application Evaluation (Military Officer)
Replies: 2
Views: 2988

How to use Support Emails on the Application Process

Support emails are short letters sent by an MBA student, alumnus or professor of a certain school to the admission committee of that school in order to support a candidate applying to that school. Although they have relatively small impact on admission chances, good support email at the right timing...


Greetings! I am looking for some help in evaluating my profile and any tips to make my application stronger. Thanks in advance! Profile: 27 year old white male 3.15 GPA, B.A. in Economics, minor in Russian Language and Culture from a top 25 liberal arts school (3.5 GPA in Major, upward trend sophom...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:50 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Military Officer Profile Eval
Replies: 3
Views: 2399

Hello MBA Admissions experts, I was hoping to have a quick profile evaluation based on the following stats. Please let me know if supplemental information would be useful. Schools: 1). HBS 2). Wharton 3). Kellogg 4). Columbia 5). Booth 6). Tuck White Male, 29 years old, 5.5 yrs of work experience a...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
Replies: 5
Views: 3094

Hi there, first of all thank you for your service to our country! I think it is best that you speak to the school you are applying to for a straight answer. Typically I take them at their word when they say "all" education since high school, but given that you were not able to transfer you...

by Michelle@ARINGO

Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Undergraduate Transcripts
Replies: 3
Views: 2674