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Hello Sudipt, There's a lot more for you to think about as you compare MBA programs for general management. Here are a few things to consider to help you decide. - Academics/Curriculum - Take a look at the offerings and formats at each to see if any seem to meet what you're looking for better than o...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:37 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Choice between 3 similarly ranked colleges.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2086
Hello Sudipt, There's a lot more for you to think about as you compare MBA programs for general management. Here are a few things to consider to help you decide. - Academics/Curriculum - Take a look at the offerings and formats at each to see if any seem to meet what you're looking for better than o...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:37 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Choice between 3 similarly ranked colleges.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2086
Hello wcfennell. Based on what you've shared, one of the red flags that would likely come up (based on the MBA programs you're planning to apply to) is your undergrad GPA (which clearly you recognize as an issue based on your question). Admissions will want to see other evidence that specifically ad...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:38 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Tradition classes or business certificate? PLEASE HELP!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2914
Hello, You can check around at continuing education schools near where you live if you prefer an in-person class. NYU has a large number of courses to prepare incoming MBA students through the School of Professional Studies and here's the website: http://www.scps.nyu.edu If you prefer an online opti...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:43 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Have been Accepted- Now how to Prep for MBA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3266
Hello Enzo218, Before answering your question it's probably helpful to know how long you have been in your job and in sales/development and to see what some of your accomplishments have been. Admissions committees are going to look at the scope of your work and consider how you have progressed (have...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:44 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: How will a career change affect my application?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1664
Hello Mayuri, What kind of work experience do you have already? It's not necessary to have marketing experience before getting your MBA to transition into CPG marketing, especially if you attend a top MBA program that has companies recruiting there to find marketing talent. I know many MBA grads who...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:12 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Structuring my short term and long term goals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5069
Hello Srishtivj, I would like to know more about your background, experiences, accomplishments to advise you but based on what you've shared, holding off to apply after another year of work experience might really help your candidacy at programs like Stern, Ross, and INSEAD. Having attended Stern an...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:46 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: 680 in GMAT.Should I apply this year? Profile Evaluation plz
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3017
Hello, It sounds like you have a good plan and I don't think you should worry too much if you're working with several different clients, as long as your work is consistent (no major breaks in employment) and if you're working full-time hours that should count for your work experience. As you work wi...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:21 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Advice on IT consulting experience
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1823
Hello bb11, Good advice provided already and something else I'd add is you want to think about what will make you a stronger candidate to get hired in a consulting job. Admissions committees will be evaluating your employability and how realistic your goals are. If, as you say, you are weak on leade...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:06 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Should I apply this year?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1527
Hello jorhul, I suggest you check with someone in admissions for each EMBA program to which you plan to apply. Most programs that require a GMAT score won't start reviewing your file until after the application is considered "complete" (meaning all application components have been received...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:38 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Application without GMAT for EMBA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1579
Hello Aqsaa, With 12 years of work experience, you're at a great point in your career for an Executive MBA program. Since many EMBA applicants have managerial experience, you want to show that you have directed other employees in some way even if you've never had formal direct reports. Have you led ...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:38 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Cornell / Queens Exec MBA - Work Experience
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2550
Hi Jenny, There a number of great resources out there and here are a few that might be helpful. The first video is by a former Assistant Director of Career Services at HBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEPQVXUpAkA The next is a blog on the topic (this was part of series around b-school admissions...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:20 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Ideas about the best resources to prep for interviews?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2231
Hi Delta2017. Great idea to attend information sessions and any other admissions-related events at the schools you're considering. The more contact you have with each school, the more you get to know the school and you'll be able to detect the nuances between different programs. In terms of making a...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:06 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Making most of the MBA Information Session
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2315
Hello mbajawwad, Happy you are pleased with your interview and as a former b-school admissions sr associate director, I'll provide some advice for next steps. After the interview it's a good idea to send your interviewer a thank you message (email is fine) and keep it brief but try to add in somethi...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:48 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Follow up after MBA interview
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4435
Hello, You're asking a good question and it's best to go about addressing your issue the right way. While there's not much you can do to change the fact that you have some low undergrad grades, you can be proactive NOW and take steps to address this weakness, which will also show you are proactive. ...
- by Dina@Fortuna
Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:45 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Need Advice - Low GPA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1661