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Hi Pexaobh, Thank you for your post! Given your recommendation circumstances, you will need to write a brief optional essay about your choice of recommenders. It will be important to explain that, due to restructuring issues, you simply do not have the kind of deep relationship with your current sup...

by Eliot

Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Crossroad
Replies: 3
Views: 2305

Hi Vishal, Thank you for your post! As an Indian national with a background in IT, you come from an oversubscribed pool of applicants. Many of your fellow country men and women with similar experiences are also targeting top programs, and that makes it even more difficult to truly stand out or diffe...

by Eliot

Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Reqd GMAT score for my profile
Replies: 1
Views: 1511

Hi Prasenjit, Thank you for your post! Each program handles the waitlist differently—some explicitly request no contact while others even have dedicated staff to liaising with waitlisted candidates. While you may be ready to share some updates about your candidacy, it’s important to know their r...

by Eliot

Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Managing Waitlist
Replies: 1
Views: 1506

Hi Sivaranjani, Thank you for your post! First off, as an Indian national with a degree from an Indian institution, you come from an oversubscribed pool of applicants. Many of your fellow country men and women with similar academic histories (if not professional experiences) are also targeting top p...

by Eliot

Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Profile evaluation - Indian female (720 GMAT)
Replies: 1
Views: 1785

Hi Maximus, Thank you for your post! It's important to keep in mind that those over the age of 30 historically have a reduced chance of success in full-time MBA admissions processes. This is because the typical admitted student is usually 27 or 28 with 4-6 years of work experience. It may be that yo...

by Eliot

Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Unusual Profile & Circumstances - Evaluation Request
Replies: 1
Views: 1472

Hi dseider, Thank you for your post! You should be competitive at these programs, but there are a few issues you will want to consider. Your overall GMAT score is on par for the schools you have listed. However, since you do not have time to retake the exam, the quant score should be addressed in a ...

by Eliot

Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Quant Background w/ Low Quant Score
Replies: 1
Views: 1686

Hi ssm87, Thanks for your post! There are several strengths in your candidacy, but I also have a few concerns. First, as an Indian national with a degree from an Indian institution, you come from an oversubscribed pool of applicants. Many of your fellow country men and women with similar academic hi...

by Eliot

Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Request a Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1366

Hi Vince, Thank you for your post! There are a few things you will need to consider in submitting an optional essay. Some schools will provide such an opportunity to only discuss such issues as gaps in employment, academic probation, etc. So, first, you need to ensure a given program allows for such...

by Eliot

Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Optional essay- To explain Intentional exposure?
Replies: 1
Views: 1280

Hi Nachiket, Thank you for your post! First, your GMAT score of 670 is at the low end of the range for top programs like Harvard, Wharton or Stanford, which all have incoming scores closer to 720 or 730, with percentiles of 80 or higher in the verbal and quant sections. A sub-700 GMAT score is very ...

by Eliot

Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Need Help in Profile Evaluation
Replies: 2
Views: 1768

Hi goldenpath, Thank you for your post! There are a few things to consider as you think about pursuing an MBA. First, your GMAT score of 650 would be markedly too low for the top 7 programs, which all have incoming scores closer to 720 or 730, with percentiles of 80 or higher in the verbal and quant...

by Eliot

Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Profile evaluation - Chinese/M IT/Military Officer GMAT 650
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

Hi Vishwa, Thank you for your post! Emory and McCombs are the higher-ranked programs on your list and, therefore, will have higher admissions statistics in their class profiles. For instance, McCombs reported an average GMAT of 690 for their most recent b-school class. Another thing to keep in mind ...

by Eliot

Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 2
Views: 1569

Hi lakhank, Thank you for your post! Given your admissions profile, it looks like you've compiled a reasonable list of b-schools. To get a better sense of each program's post-MBA placement and ROI, I encourage you to contact their respective Career Services offices. Usually, the top MBA programs pub...

by Eliot

Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Admissions Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

Hi akshaydixit88, Thank you for your post! One thing to keep in mind is that as an Indian national with a degree from an Indian institution, you come from an oversubscribed pool of applicants. Many of your fellow country men and women with similar academic histories are also targeting top programs, ...

by Eliot

Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Please help me evaluate my profile
Replies: 1
Views: 1532

Hi kkk25, Thank you for your post! Most incoming MBA students have 4-6 years of work experience, and are generally 26-28 years of age. Having a slightly more extensive job record (three years minimum) would allow you to be a more compelling and successful applicant. This would give you the time nece...

by Eliot

Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: experience for MBA
Replies: 1
Views: 1252

Free Clear Admit School Guide to Harvard Business School

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by Eliot

Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: Free Clear Admit School Guide to Harvard Business School
Replies: 0
Views: 1349