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Hi, thanks for writing back. Have you taken the GMAT yet? While it is true that schools tend to skew younger, I don't think your age (30 right now, right?) will have a huge negative impact. The "worst" offenders on the age issue are Harvard and Stanford, and even at Harvard, the average ag...

by mbaMissionJessica

Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please evaluate my profile, European Eng.
Replies: 3
Views: 1886

Hi Patrick - Thanks for your question. I'm a bit confused though - several times you mention your undergraduate experience possibly hurting you, but I'm struggling a bit to see what it is you're referring to. Your 3.2 (rounded) GPA that is out of the danger range despite a 1.0 (ouch!) semester? If t...

by mbaMissionJessica

Tue May 31, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: MBA Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 2063

That's a decision only you can make, but I don't see any red flags that would concern me with your application (aside from the relatively low GMAT and demographic). Good luck!

by mbaMissionJessica

Fri May 27, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile evaluation for INSEAD Jan 2012 intake
Replies: 3
Views: 2073

Hi Anshul - I think that your GMAT may be a bit low for your demographic and for INSEAD, but it does not necessarily put the school out of reach. If you can position your work accomplishments to show real leadership and if you also have community service or engagement with the world outside of work,...

by mbaMissionJessica

Thu May 26, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile evaluation for INSEAD Jan 2012 intake
Replies: 3
Views: 2073

Hi, and thank you for the opportunity to review your profile and offer my thoughts. Recognizing that I'm missing a couple of pieces of information (which I'll get to), I think you're a strong candidate who, if you position your story well and can really showcase multiple sides of yourself, has a goo...

by mbaMissionJessica

Thu May 26, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1399

Hi, and thank you for posting this profile publicly; as I stated we are not allowed to answer private messages per site rules, only public forum ones. In terms of your overall profile, you seem to have solid work experience with leadership responsibilities, and a clear vision for why you need the MB...

by mbaMissionJessica

Mon May 23, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Eval Requestion
Replies: 1
Views: 1965

Hi and thank you for your profile request. Three years of work experience is on the low end (for example, at HBS the mean months of work experience is 44; at Ross, the work experience for the middle 80% of the class ranges from 37 months to 96 months). However, although it is on the low end it certa...

by mbaMissionJessica

Mon May 23, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1621

Hi Alpha, and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you do not give me enough information to answer it! There are basically three broad categories the AdCom will be assessing you on and I only know how you fare against them in a couple of areas. They are: academics (both GMAT and gpa) - I have wh...

by mbaMissionJessica

Fri May 13, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1241

Hi Mudigal and thank you for your question. There is one big gap missing from your profile though that has tremendous influence on my answer as to whether your score is too low....which schools are you targeting? If you are looking at top schools, then yes, I'm afraid that a 640 is too low, especial...

by mbaMissionJessica

Fri May 13, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation
Replies: 1
Views: 1653

RYAN!! That's AWESOME! I still don't think you needed to, but it will only help. Thanks for the update and congratulations!

by mbaMissionJessica

Thu May 12, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Help! Profile Evalutation--Urgent GMAT question
Replies: 7
Views: 2996

Thank you for your profile and request. Overall you seem to have a solid background - good grades, a history of promotions at work, and a commitment to community service. The biggest challenge you face though is being from an over-represented demographic, which challenges you to really differentiate...

by mbaMissionJessica

Tue May 03, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile evaluation- Help Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1623

Hi armyoftim - thank you so much for writing in. You have a really interesting profile! Definite strengths in leadership, and military candidates are generally considered quite favorably at business schools. You did not provide any information about your current accomplishments at work, but the one ...


Hi Chaitanya and thank you for your profile. I think you have an interesting background and some very strong results; your work experience sounds like it could yield some compelling stories about challenges you overcame and ways that you showed initiative and drive. If you reach that 720+ on the GMA...

by mbaMissionJessica

Tue May 03, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaulation - Entrepreneurial!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1442

You articulate it by citing specific clubs or programs on campus you would be involved in and what you would bring. Or by explaining how specific classes will help you on your quest to achieve your goal, and what differentiating perspective you offer those class discussions in return. You explain ho...

by mbaMissionJessica

Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Need help in selecting schools to apply
Replies: 6
Views: 2533

Thanks for the follow up. One key piece of advice I'll give you for Columbia is to apply early. If you want to go there, apply Early Decision - I believe they start accepting applications in July or August, and the deadline is usually the first week of October. It really sends them a strong message ...

by mbaMissionJessica

Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Need help in selecting schools to apply
Replies: 6
Views: 2533