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4 years is the standard for degrees in the US, which is why a lot of business schools refer to a 4-year degree. By and large they accept a UK 3-year one as being equivalent, but it's worth checking with the individual institutions you intend to apply to. Check out their Admissions FAQ section and in...
- by HelenF
Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:41 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: More problems
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1214
Hello and welcome to the site. You've posted your question in the section to ask Admissions Consultants questions. We know a lot about the admissions process, but GMAT specific questions will be better answered in the GMAT section of the site. Good luck with your GMAT and do feel free to come back h...
- by HelenF
Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:35 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GMAT 750+ !
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1317
Your previous academic results certainly play a role in business school admission. However school's aren't just looking at the percentage, they also consider what you studied, where you studied it, and the grading conventions in that country. There are many, many other factors that determine how com...
- by HelenF
Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:14 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: do i have any chance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1244
Hello, On the basis of the informtion you've posted, I'd say you have the foundations to be competitive at any of the 'top' schools. My one question mark in this regard would be your current community invovlement - from what you say it's not clear if it's a substantial volunteering commitment (eg a ...
- by HelenF
Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:33 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: What schools are reasonable - High Level Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1562
Don't feel you have to apologise for asking questions - that's what I'm here for! As and Bs in the more basic quant courses is good, and the more As there are in that mix the better. Cs and Ds will be a cause for concern. In looking at your GPA, schools aren't just judging your quatitative ability, ...
- by HelenF
Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:06 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Evaluation & Advice please - THANK U
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1907
Your GMAT quant score isn't going to cause concern, especially coupled with the fact you have a very quantitative job, so I think you'cd get minimal benefit from trying to raise it. CFA would demonstrate your ability to use the quant skills you have in a context more akin to how you'll need to use t...
- by HelenF
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:08 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Evaluation & Advice please - THANK U
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1907
I think 'pool' can sometimes be an unhelpful term to use in this context. Adcom aren't saying "OK, here are all the applicants who have a particular national/cultural background and a particular professional background, and we can only take this number of them". What they are doing is look...
- by HelenF
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:59 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: yet another Indian IT professional
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1781
32 isn't too old, but, like all applicants, you will need to make a compelling case as to why you need an MBA to reach your goals and why now is the right time for you to do it. As you identified, your GPA is likely to be a cause for concern, especially if it declined after swiching to a more quanti...
- by HelenF
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:20 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Evaluation & Advice please - THANK U
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1907
As you say, it does vay by school, but most of the 'top' schools interview everyone they admit.
Helen
- by HelenF
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:48 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: MBA Programs and interviewing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1377
Hi V, There is a limit to how much of an evaluation anyone can do on basic facts, as the essays, letters or recommendation etc are vitally important in differntiating one application from another. Having said that: Your academics look to me to be OK but not stand out. However your growth trajectory ...
- by HelenF
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:59 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1302
Hi You can find some basic career stats info about the accelerated MBA here: http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/academic/accelerated/career.html The Accelerated Program is aimed at a distinct group of prospective students - those with a masters or PhD degree in a technical, scientific or other rigorous ...
- by HelenF
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:32 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Cornell Accelerated MBA program
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1296