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Graham - Thanks a lot for your quick response. I work for a small business, and have no other supervisor to ask for a recommendation. I know adcom will be aware that I work in a small environment, and my boss does make it clear in his letter that I am essentially second in command at the organizatio...
- by cfoley
Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:58 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Poorly Written Letter of Rec
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6972
Poorly Written Letter of Rec
My current supervisor (who is not a native English speaker) emailed me a copy of one of the letters of rec he wrote for me, and while the letter happens to be very complimentary, it's also really poorly written. It's pretty much a mess; it doesn't always answer the questions directly (although it do...
- by cfoley
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:48 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Poorly Written Letter of Rec
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6972
Lisa,
Thanks a ton for your reply.
I looked into the personal cards, and think that if I do anything, I'll go that route.
- Chris
- by cfoley
Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:20 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Business Cards at Interviews?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1430
Business Cards at Interviews?
Stacy / Lisa, I've got kind of an odd question... I work for a small company, and to be honest, the business cards I was given are really unprofessional. They are poorly designed and printed on perforated stock from Staples. I'd be embarrassed to give them to anyone at any of the schools I am intere...
- by cfoley
Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:11 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Business Cards at Interviews?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1430
Interview Question
Lisa, I've decided to apply to UCLA, Stanford, HBS, and Chicago (and probably one or two others - USC? Haas?) and I'm wondering if you have any insight into the interview process at those schools (or top-10/15 schools in general). I'll be applying to UCLA, Stanford, and HBS in the first round, and t...
- by cfoley
Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:11 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Interview Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1263
Nikhil, Thanks again for your previous comments on my profile. I'm curious about two aspects of the application process, and I was hoping you might have some advice or insight for me. 1. How do admissions committees view campus visits? How much weight (if any) do schools (particularly HBS and Kellog...
- by cfoley
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:32 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3256
Stacy / Lisa, I'm curious about how admissions committees view campus visits. How much weight (if any) do schools (particularly HBS and Kellogg, if you have any specific insight) give to candidates who have been able to visit? With an 8 month old baby and very limited vacation time (due to the afore...
- by cfoley
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:19 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Campus Visits
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1466
Question About Acceptance Rates
I realize this question may not have an answer (or may not have one that is generally applicable), but I'm wondering anyone has any insight into rates of acceptance of realistically qualified candidates, as opposed to just overall rates of acceptance. For example, Harvard has an acceptance rate of a...
- by cfoley
Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:37 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Question About Acceptance Rates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1828
Heh. My apologies for the sloppy copying/pasting.
Thanks very much for your comments. I'll do my best to bring up my involvement in music and highlight my small business experience in a professional way.
- Chris
- by cfoley
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:03 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3256
- by cfoley
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:41 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1473
Profile Evaluation Request
Stacy, I’m planning on applying for admission in Fall ’09, and I’d appreciate your evaluation of my profile. Personal Info: Male, 28 years old (29 at matriculation), married 3 years, have an 8 month old son and another baby due in January. GMAT: 740 overall (97%), 45Q (77%), 47V (99%), 5.5 AWA Under...
- by cfoley
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:55 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3256
Profile Evaluation Request
Stacy, I’m planning on applying for admission in Fall ’09, and I’d appreciate your evaluation of my profile. Personal Info: Caucasian male, 28 years old (29 at matriculation), married 3 years, have an 8 month old son and another baby due in January. GMAT: 740 overall (97%), 45Q (77%), 47V (99%), 5.5...
- by cfoley
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:40 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1473
Lisa, Does it matter when scores are sent to the schools in which I am interested? I'm taking the test this Saturday, and want to take advantage of the free score reports. However, I won't be submitting any applications for months, and I'm wondering if schools prefer to receive GMAT scores at the sa...
- by cfoley
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:14 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Best time to appear for GMAT ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5458