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You have a very good profile as a prospective MBA student. You have strong leadership experience in three different countries. You also come from a well-respected undergraduate school with great extra-curriculars. I do not know your GPA at the school, but it appears that you can sell yourself there ...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Fri May 01, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Please evaluate my profile - Thank you
Replies: 2
Views: 1327

The only thing that I would add is that you should absolutely note the fact that you worked for a deaf institution while in college. That shows that you did something significant other than just study. It is also impressive that you worked there (depending on your specific duties) and it gives you s...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Fri May 01, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 7
Views: 1805

I would say that the only reason to not take the job is if it is not aligned with your long term goals for your career. Since you did not say that it does not fit where you want to take your career, then I will assume that it's the type of work that you want to do. So, if I have assumed correctly, I...


The real answer to your question is "it depends." Obviously, if you kept getting promoted based on strong merits, then that would be a positive to your candidacy. However, the fact that you have not been promoted yet is not necessarily a negative. If the quality of your work experience is ...


As Paxton stated you are a very good candidate for Haas. The only thing that I would add is that with you already being in the law program, that could give you a leg up on admissions into Haas. The degree to which that is a help varies from program to program, but the fact that you are already in a ...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Fri May 01, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 3
Views: 1402

Hi, It was 2003 when I took the GMAT, so I don't remember my practice test scores. In fact, I don't remember the quant or verbal breakdown for the actual GMAT. But, I do remember that I improved steadily throughout the course and I know that the data sufficiency is something I would not have done we...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: My tragic story - please advise
Replies: 5
Views: 1729

Hi, Were your tutors specifically for the GMAT or for math skills in general? If it was the former, how was their approach in preparing you for the material? If it was the latter, then I would suggest that you work with someone who can teach you the GMAT material. Let's say, worst case scenario, you...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: My tragic story - please advise
Replies: 5
Views: 1729

The advice you have received so far is quite good. The only thing that I would add is that you may want to consider taking a prep course. Obviously, with the time you have invested, you are good at self study. However, as with any standardized test, there are tricks that the prep courses can teach y...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT 570...now what? pls advice
Replies: 9
Views: 2849

Will you be a full time student, or will you still be working while you take the Calculus and Stats classes? How proficient with math were you before? Is this to learn new material or to brush up on some things? You will not necessarily need Calculus for your MBA program and you will learn statistic...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Online classes to strenghten my math
Replies: 9
Views: 3325

You also need to consider what career goals you have (short term and long term) as well as where you want to live after you complete your MBA. Until you can answer those two questions, it will be difficult to provide sound advice on where you should apply.

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Please suggest!
Replies: 2
Views: 2734

Vemuri, I agree that you need to answer certain questions before we can provide more feedback. I would also suggest that you look into taking a GMAT prep course. I took one before going to business school and it helped me tremendously. It could help to raise your score to make you more competitive. ...

by Joe@VeritasPrep

Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 2465