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The adcoms are used to the GPA stories, so don't worry about that angle. Keep those details in and your story will stand out because it's yours--unique to you because of the details. While a 3.1 is nothing to really apologize for, because you can work in a story around being an Eagle scout and 1500...

by homeyg

Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Should I Address GPA in Failure Essay?
Replies: 4
Views: 1935

Should I Address GPA in Failure Essay?

I feel like I have a pretty well-rounded story about my GPA to address in the failure essay. In high school, I graduated top 10 of my class, 4.5 GPA, 1500 SAT, varsity hockey team & tennis team, Eagle Scout, etc. I was accepted to the Scholar's program at Carnegie Mellon. DUe to financial troubl...

by homeyg

Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:17 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Should I Address GPA in Failure Essay?
Replies: 4
Views: 1935

Asking an Alumnist to Send a Note to the Adcom

Is this generally recommended? I just submitted my Columbia recommendation and was thinking about asking my co-worker who attended Columbia to send an email to the Adcom. Could this potentially backfire on me?

by homeyg

Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Asking an Alumnist to Send a Note to the Adcom
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

Career Goals Essay - How Specific Should I Be?

So I am debating two different career goal options, one only slightly different than the other. To give you some background, I have spent the past three years working for an India-focused private equity fund. My two career goal options that I'm considering are as follows: 1) Long term goal of becomi...

by homeyg

Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Career Goals Essay - How Specific Should I Be?
Replies: 2
Views: 2696

I am planning on applying Columbia, Wharton, Darden, Tuck, NYU and Haas. My other thought was that they may adjust my GPA upward since Computer Science is an academically rigorous major.

by homeyg

Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Should I write an optional essay to address my GPA?
Replies: 4
Views: 3975

Should I write an optional essay to address my GPA?

I am applying to Columbia and was wondering whether it was necessary for me to address my lower than average GPA. I went to Carnegie Mellon for 1 year with a GPA of 3.5. I then transferred to Penn State and graduated with a BS in Computer Science and a GPA of 3.1. On average, taking into account bot...

by homeyg

Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Should I write an optional essay to address my GPA?
Replies: 4
Views: 3975

How to Address Current Unemployment?

Hi, I am almost done with my application for Columbia's J-Term. One thing i'm struggling with is how to address the fact that i'm currently unemployed. I got laid off on June 30th due to our firm's closure. When writing my essays for Columbia, should I address this? Or has it been such a short time ...

by homeyg

Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: How to Address Current Unemployment?
Replies: 1
Views: 1255

Addressing GPA?

My question to you guys is whether or not I should health issues in my bschool essays. On one hand, I think it would be helpful to mention this to explain my low GPA and also I think it shows some perseverance to overcome my illness. On the other hand, i know all the bschools are big on "image&...

by homeyg

Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Addressing GPA?
Replies: 1
Views: 1621

Extracurricular Activities

I am applying to the top 5 bschools. I was extremely busy with work over the past five years, and I only recently began to participate in extracurricular activities. I have been a Minds Matter mentor for 1 year, and I have been a leadership council member of a nonprofit for the past 8 months. My que...

by homeyg

Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Extracurricular Activities
Replies: 2
Views: 2085

INSEAD MBA - How well regarded in the US?

My work background includes 2 yrs as an analyst in a BB i-bank, and the past 3 years at an emerging markets focused private equity fund. I have worked all 5 years in the US and would like to remain in the US after b-school. I graduated with a BS in Computer Science from Penn State University. Althou...

by homeyg

Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: INSEAD MBA - How well regarded in the US?
Replies: 1
Views: 1347

BUMP! any comments would be appreciated. thanks!

by homeyg

Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Ran out of time on Math. Should I retake? 720 (48Q, 41V)
Replies: 4
Views: 3394

Ran out of time on Math. Should I retake? 720 (48Q, 41V)

I would like apply to the top 5 bschools. I just scored a 720 yesterday on the GMAT but think that I can do better. I ran out of time on the Math section with 8 questions left, and just randomly guessed on those last 8 problems. I have two questions: 1) How many points lower was my score due to me r...

by homeyg

Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Ran out of time on Math. Should I retake? 720 (48Q, 41V)
Replies: 4
Views: 3394