I would start by creating a spreadsheet for each of the top-10 business schools of there range of GMAT scores, and then specifically drill down to the scores for each section. As a low-beta person, I also recommend aiming for being in the top quadrant (top 25%) of scores from the prior year. Factor ...

First and foremost, your GMAT score will be most critical. For the short-term focus on this score, and study until you are testing to achieve the 730+. Thereafter, your profile looks well balanced. You should be competitive at most top-20 US business schools. Work to streamline your story, and to cl...

You are a solid fit for your target schools. My only real concern in reading your profile is your Work Experience, as it seems to show you jumping around from place to place, so a logical explanation for this is necessary. I am also confused as to why you are doing an internship now at age 27 when n...

HBS 2+2 Program: Change in Eligibility

Candidates who have gone directly to a master's degree program may now apply to the 2+2 program at HBS. The 2+2 Program is designed to give college students an opportunity to apply to Harvard Business School before entering the world of work. The HBS classroom relies on the Real World experience of ...

It seems that you are a solid candidate across the board for your target schools. Solid is good, but not outstanding. GMAT and GPA are solid. Work experience is applicable. What I would like to see is what differentiates you as outstanding vis-a-vis the many other candidates applying from India. You...

Your profile looks very strong, and I am thus surprised that you were denied to all of the schools you applied to.  I do not think taking the GMAT from 730 to 750+ is the key here.  My guess is that your application needs crafting.  You need to tell a compelling story.  You would be a candidate ...

Eozen- You have a desirable profile. 1- I would like to know how your Turkish GPA translates to American GPA. 2- Your your experience differentiates you and I would emphasize this component in my application. 3- Your extracurriculars are a bit weak. I would like to see you lead a group (President, C...

Here are my thoughts: Your schools of choice are within reach. GMAT and GPA are strong. Not much extra-Extracurricular involvement in school: This works against you, can you currently become involved in a leadership capacity in extracurriculars/community service? I strongly encourage that you round ...