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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...


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...


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...


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