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What do you mean you "prefer shorter courses" ? Are you planning to pursue an MBA? Just trying to get some clarification.
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:00 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Request for Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1537
You stand a chance based upon the information you have given. Your profile is within the range considered by Carnegie Mellon. However, it is important to remember that your application consists of much more than just your stats. You must show that you have a clear plan for your career and what you w...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:43 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Please evaluate my profile
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1605
Your desire to go to school part-time will not be seen as odd if you have a compelling reason for doing so. However, I am not sure that I understand the reason you're giving. Most students opt for part-time so that they can continue to work in their current jobs. It usually takes between 3-5 years t...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:29 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Part-time program in an out of state school
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1662
You are correct in thinking that the combination of your GPA and GMAT score will make it difficult to get into a top program. They are still pretty good and your professional experience and extracurriculars are solid. Look at programs in the top 20-30 range. Your choices should be based upon how wel...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:03 pm- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Help Needed in profile evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1629
Meet Admissions Officers!
Are you applying to business school this fall? There's still time to register for a QS World MBA Tour event in a city near you! See details @ http://blog.veritasprep.com/2010/09/las ... sions.html
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:08 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Meet Admissions Officers!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1472
Your overall GMAT score is great and a low AWA is not a deal breaker. The AWA score indicates how well you analyzed the issue and argument given on the exam. Since your score was a bit low, be sure to highlight your analytical skills in other portions of the application ie. your essays and accomplis...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:01 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Low AWA Score
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3332
Your international experience, ECAs, and strong professional track record are all strong components of your profile. However, your low GPA (not sure what it is) and your GMAT scores will make it difficult for your to get into your target schools. Your GMAT score is towards the low end of the range g...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:44 pm- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Request help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1491
Your GMAT score is excellent and should not be an area of concern. If your verbal score concerns you then just be sure to highlight your communication skills through your essays and interviews. Both will give admissions committees an in-depth view of your verbal/communication skills.
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:34 pm- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: GMAT Score Related Query
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2081
Your GMAT score is below average for your target schools. However, it is not out of the range of applicants who've been accepted in the past. If you apply now, then the rest of your application should be stellar to make up for a lower than average GMAT score. That means exceptionally well-written es...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:24 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: To app or not
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2448
Your profile is strong. However, the question is - why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? You should be able to clearly articulate your career goals and the reason for choosing Columbia. You definitely stand a chance of getting in as long as you can create a strong application pac...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:48 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Do I have a chance for Columbia?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1705
You definitely have a shot at your target schools. However, you should keep in mind that the three schools you've chosen have different cultures and teaching styles. Therefore, it will be very important to tailor your essays to each program - do not create generic essays to use for all of your apps....
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:34 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Do I have a shot?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1833
How To Make the Most of MBA Fairs
Thought the latest post on the Veritas blog would be helpful to many of you: http://blog.veritasprep.com/2010/08/mba-admissions-101-how-to-make-most-of.html MBA fair season is upon us, with multiple tours passing through the world's major cities, along with local information sessions hosted by schoo...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:07 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: How To Make the Most of MBA Fairs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1649
You have an excellent profile. You definitely stand a chance of getting into your target schools. You should look at your application as a a personal marketing package. Use it as an opportunity to let the admissions committees know who you really are as a person. Try to present a well-rounded view (...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:17 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Requested
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1763
Based upon the information you have submitted, you will be a competitive candidate for the schools on your target list. Your solid GPA coupled with a strong GMAT score will provide a great foundation for your work experience. Your diversity of experience as well as your career progressions shows tha...
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:51 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Update- How are my chances?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1715
Most top programs require at least a couple of years full-time work experience. The rationale behind this requirement is that you will have a better understanding of how to apply what you're learning in an actual work environment and also you will have experiences to draw upon for class discussions....
- by Scottie@VeritasPrep
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:36 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: PLSSS HELP ME!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1723