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I got my essays reviewed by www.htbconsultants.com and I was very much satisfied by the outcome.

I have received interview calls at HBS, Wharton and INSEAD. Let's see what is the outcome after interviews.

by HumbleMe

Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: MBA Essay review Question
Replies: 3
Views: 6177

Free Essay Review

Hi, Has anyone tried Free Essay Review by these guys. http://www.htbconsultants.com/mba_essay/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=3 I am applying to INSEAD and HBS. Just sent them one of my INSEAD essays. Wondering, if they can provide some important feedback on that. I...

by HumbleMe

Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:27 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Free Essay Review
Replies: 3
Views: 1566

I am also applying for HBS. They have not yet started accepting applications for Sep. 2010 intake. However, they have a list of essays on their website and you can start writing essays and contacting references before the application is available online.

by HumbleMe

Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: HBS MBA
Replies: 1
Views: 2890

Bonjour Yakardis, Felicitations... 700 est un score tres honorable. :) I was thinking of applying at INSEAD Jan 2010 Intake. But I read somewhere that INSEAD is reapplicant unfriendly and admission in third round are tough. So, just to be on safe side, I am applying for INSEAD July 2010 intake. Anyw...

by HumbleMe

Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 700 from France
Replies: 5
Views: 2465

Thank for the reply... When Wharton and Stanford talk about their MBA duration, they include the vacation times as well... From an MBA applicants prospective, MBA duration means the time for which (s)he will remain out of job and the money associated with it... In this case, INSEAD seems to be the b...

by HumbleMe

Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: MBA Duration for Harvard
Replies: 2
Views: 13124

Hi Herubasu, I have also a similar profile. With slight differences in terms of GMAT score and research background... I am planning to apply for Harvard and INSEAD... INSEAD being my first preference... P.M me if you are interested in communicating more in terms of application preparation for top mb...

by HumbleMe

Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Chances of entry in Top 5 business school
Replies: 1
Views: 1135

MBA Duration for Harvard

Hi,

While short listing schools, I read somewhere that harvard MBA program is 18 months long. However, I saw their timetable online and it seems that it is a two year program.

Can anyone correct me ?

Thanks

by HumbleMe

Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: MBA Duration for Harvard
Replies: 2
Views: 13124

Demonstration of Leadership Skills

Hi Stacey, I was wondering what level of leadership skills are demanded by top business schools. I have been managing a 4-5 people in my company. But I believe that managing a few resources isn't actually leadership. Some manager might not be leader but mere experience in industry gives them opportu...

by HumbleMe

Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Demonstration of Leadership Skills
Replies: 1
Views: 5586

Paxton, Thank you very much for the detailed response. I really appreciate it.

I will keep you updated during my application process. (Which will spane from now until Dec.2010. :))

by HumbleMe

Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation for INSEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 5258

It was

710 (92 %)
q 49 (88%)
v38 (83%)

by HumbleMe

Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: A Draw with GMAT: GMAT 710 Q49 v38
Replies: 9
Views: 3424

Hi Stacey, Thanks for a very informative thread... I hold a MS and PhD from France... While a Bachelor from Pakistan... As it is clear from the thread, it is difficult to compare/convert %age values to GPA as it depends on lots of factors.... (From my university in Pakistan, we were based on %ages a...

by HumbleMe

Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: What GPA/GMAT is needed to get into a top 5 school?
Replies: 251
Views: 227910

I am planning to apply for Jan 2011 session... I still have a year to start preparing my applications... Any ideas, where should I start ?

by HumbleMe

Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: INSEAD class of 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 6271

One more question:

I have dual nationality: Candian/Pakistani. On which nationality should i emphasize in order to have better chances at INSEAD...

by HumbleMe

Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation for INSEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 5258

Profile Evaluation for INSEAD

Hi, I am planning to apply in INSEAD for December 2010 session. I took my GMAT and scored 710 with 80+ percentile in both quantitative and verbal. I have a PhD degree in electronics engineering from France. I did my bachelors from Pakistan and masters from France. My GPA for undergrad was just OK bu...

by HumbleMe

Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation for INSEAD
Replies: 4
Views: 5258

A Draw with GMAT: GMAT 710 Q49 v38

Took my test today... I knew that I was doing fine on quantitative. But verbal was a different story... After first 10 question, which I am pretty sure I answered most of them correctly, I had to guess several until the end... I did blind guessing on about 7 RC question and three out of 4 RCs were 5...

by HumbleMe

Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: A Draw with GMAT: GMAT 710 Q49 v38
Replies: 9
Views: 3424