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B - sorry for the multiple posts! I just realized you haven't taken the GMAT yet. As you probably know, I would make that your priority over taking a class. Having a GMAT score of 30-40 points higher is much more valuable than taking a statistics class. And esp since your GPA is about average, scori...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Sat May 23, 2009 5:07 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Fit for my choices?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2127
B - I think its a great idea to take an analytical course to help pad your GPA. To be honest, it will not make a huge difference, but will show your commitment to strengthening your analytical skills and good performance (make sure you ace the class!). I would consider statistics or calculus and may...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Sat May 23, 2009 5:05 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Fit for my choices?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2127
Thanks for your response, To your first question - I would argue, yes - it is 'more' difficult to get into schools if you are interested in their 'specialty' For example, a school like Kellogg seems to attract those who are interested in Marketing, therefore you are competiting against a bigger pool...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Sat May 23, 2009 5:01 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Fit for my choices?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2127
Hi Zonia, Thanks for your post. One clarification, your GPA was 3.1, but you were ranked in the top 5% of your class? That seems a bit disconnected. As you know, its hard to assess your candidcy based on scores, as much of the decision is based on your essays, quality of work expereince, LORs, inter...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Sat May 23, 2009 4:57 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation, Thank you!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1314
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:16 pm- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: GMAT prep vs long working hrs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4265
Article on Highlighting your Leadership Expereince in Essays
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/apr2009/bs20090430_219087.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_business+schools Make Your Leadership Case for B-School Admission More than ever, business schools want applicants with leadership skills. Here's how to mine your past for compelling exampl...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:12 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Article on Highlighting your Leadership Expereince in Essays
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1527
Hi Tony, To be honest, I am not too familiar with European MBA programs, however I would be more than happy to put you in touch with one of our Veritas Prep INSEAD/LBS Admissions consultants who can give you better guidance. Feel free to Private Message me and can forward along your details. Regards...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:09 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: LBS and INSEAD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13797
Thanks for the feedback - again, its not a 100% accurate, but can give you a good sense of schools that fit your profile, interests.
Regards,
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:08 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Veritas Prep School Selector Tool
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6966
while rankings are important, dont get too caught up with them, as there are many good schools that have specialities that are superior to higher ranked school (i.e. academic disciplines, regional contacts, industry focus).
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- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:05 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: The Best Business School Ranking!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2101
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:01 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: MS in Finance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1227
P - I believe they key to the Why MBA question is making a link between your current work expereince, what your future career goals are and how the MBA will bridge the two together (in other words, how can you leverage your previous work experience with what you will obtain from the MBA program to a...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 6:00 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: The Question of "Why an MBA?"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1306
Hi B - Thanks for your post. As you know, its hard to access your candidacy based on soley on your stats (as much of the decision also depends on your essays, LORs, career goals, etc). That said, I think your GPA and GMAT scores are slightly on the lower end for Engineering candidates applying to a ...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 5:58 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1008
Harvard to Accept GRE... Others to Follow?
Yesterday Harvard Business School joined the likes of Stanford GSB and MIT Sloan when it announced that its general two-year MBA program will starting accepting the GRE from applicants this fall.
More details...
http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/05/har ... t-gre.html
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- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 5:55 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Harvard to Accept GRE... Others to Follow?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2395
Hi Brian, Thanks for you post. As you probably know, its hard to gauge your candidacy based soley on your GPA, GMAT and work experience, as much of the decision is also dependent on your essays, career interests, LORs, extra curricular, etc. That said, I think you have a good selection of schools. G...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Wed May 20, 2009 5:48 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Fit for my choices?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2127
Hi Grove, Thanks for your post. While your stats are on the lower end of top programs, your work experience is quite impressive and will likely set you apart from many of your peers. I would strongly encourage you to consider applying to a top program. My bigger concern is your rationale for applyin...
- by VP_MBA_Guru
Mon May 04, 2009 7:51 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1155