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Applying round 3 to Wharton

I have already applied to Columbia (regular decision) and Duke (round 1, accepted), but regret not applying to Wharton. What is your opinion on round 3 applications to Wharton? Some information on me: I have a unique background (for business school) - Advanced practice nurse, GMAT 690, BS GPA 3.4, M...

by HealthcareMBA

Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Applying round 3 to Wharton
Replies: 1
Views: 2736

Scott, Thanks for the reply. The 640 is actually my third attempt. I scored 600, 610, and 640. I think I could maybe improve another 20 points at the most. I'm concerned that taking the test for a fourth time and scoring probably somewhere in the same range will hurt my chances. Will calculus (assum...

by HealthcareMBA

Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
Topic: Profile Eval
Replies: 3
Views: 1948

Profile Eval

Hello, Please evaluate the following profile: I am a 29 year-old female and would like to apply to the following MBA programs: NYU (definitely) Columbia (definitely) Northwestern (definitely) Duke (maybe) Wharton (considering) Undergraduate degree in Nursing from a top 25 school, GPA 3.4. Graduate d...

by HealthcareMBA

Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
Topic: Profile Eval
Replies: 3
Views: 1948

Thank you very much for the advice.

Do you know if adcoms are concerned when they see that an applicant has taken the gmat 4 times. Will this count against me or raise any concerns?

Thanks.

by HealthcareMBA

Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: How many time can you take the GMAT?
Replies: 4
Views: 3579

How many time can you take the GMAT?

I have already taken the GMAT 3 times. Scored as follows: GMAT #1 600, quant 36, verbal 36 GMAT #2 610, quant 36, verbal 37 GMAT #3 640, quant 44, verbal 34 I feel I am capable of 660-680 level, probably not 700+. If I take the GMAT 4 times, does that raise a red-flag to the adcom? Will 4 attempts b...

by HealthcareMBA

Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: How many time can you take the GMAT?
Replies: 4
Views: 3579

Thanks Lisa, I really appreciate the advice. I should have mentioned my GPA's, undergrad 3.4 and graduate 3.9. Heavily science based curriculums for both undergrad and masters. As far as math courses, I've only taken statistics and received an A-. No calculus, accounting, econ, etc.... I've heard th...

by HealthcareMBA

Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: GMAT 600
Replies: 3
Views: 1953

GMAT 600

Hi Stacy, I took my GMAT last week. Scored 600, 36Q, 36V. I was shooting for 640/650 and am pretty disappointed with this score. I'm a nurse anesthetist, 5 years work experience, master's degree, 29 and female. I'm looking to stay within the healthcare sector. Since I will not be competing against f...

by HealthcareMBA

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: GMAT 600
Replies: 3
Views: 1953

Low GMAT

Took GMAT practice test and scored very low (I'm too ashamed to report it). Taking prep class and would like to improve by 200 points or more. I have two degrees, BS and MS (from top national university), with GPA 3.4 and 3.9 respectively, and extensive course work in the sciences. I'm hoping this w...

by HealthcareMBA

Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Low GMAT
Replies: 1
Views: 1205

Older Applicant

Hi Stacy, I am considering a career change but concerned that I am too old for a full time MBA. I'm currently 29 and would like to apply for entry next fall, when I'll be 30. I'm worried that business schools won't be interested in me because I'm too old. Also, I've hear that recruiters aren't inter...

by HealthcareMBA

Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: Older Applicant
Replies: 1
Views: 1170

Paxton, Thanks for the reply and the great advice. It's interesting you brought up the medical schools. I've been looking into it (particularly the Public Health departments), and many b-schools will allow you to cross-register for courses in health policy and management. This will really help me po...

by HealthcareMBA

Tue May 12, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: The job hopper
Replies: 3
Views: 1880

The job hopper

I am interested in applying to MBA school spring 2010 for fall 2010 admissions. Would like to go to NYU or Columbia since I live and work in New York. Trying to assess if I have a shot. My Background: I graduated from a top undergraduate school with a BS in nursing, GPA 3.4. Worked as a Neuro ICU nu...

by HealthcareMBA

Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: The job hopper
Replies: 3
Views: 1880