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Thanks for your question. It sounds like you have been very involved in activities outside of your studies which should be a differentiator in your applications. I think your GMAT score is strong (although you didn't provide the breakdown between the quant and verbal sections of the exam), however y...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: admissions advice wanted.....
Replies: 1
Views: 2129

Thanks for your question. Your GMAT and grades are not very strong which will put you at a disadvantage when compared to your peers. Also, you didn't mention any extra-curricular activities. If you are not very involved, then there will just be less to show in your application. It sounds like you ha...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Evaluate
Replies: 1
Views: 1827

Thanks for your question! Your undergraduate grades are very weak, but your graduate grades are strong which is positive. You have been active outside of work which should give you an opportunity to show that you are multi-dimensional in your application. Hopefully, all will go well with the GMAT! M...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please evaluate my profile and list of schools
Replies: 1
Views: 1915

Admissions officers are very familiar with the reputations and competitive environments of schools across the world, so you should not have to worry about them being able to understand/translate your grades. However, if your grades are weak, then you should try to build an "alternative transcri...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: GPA ISSUE
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

Thanks for the detailed profile. However I am not really sure what your question is because it is not clear in your post. I will however comment on your school choices. I think that your grades are somewhat weak, but you have built a strong "alternative transcript" which should help show t...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Eval & MBA Prog Selection
Replies: 1
Views: 2008

Thanks for your question. I cannot really help you figure out how to find the right admissions consultant. Just do your research (just as you would do for an MBA program!) and hopefully you will find the best fit for you from both a personality and experience perspective. Regarding your question abo...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: How to identify the right MBA Admission Consultant
Replies: 1
Views: 2118

Congratulations on receiving two offers!

We specialize in the top U.S. programs and several European programs (including INSEAD, LBS) so I cannot comment on Cranfield or Manchester. Best of luck with the decision process!

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Cranfield or Manchester?
Replies: 1
Views: 2822

Hi Juanse, Thanks for your questions. Your academic/personal background are certainly not "typical" and I do think that you have achieved success despite the fact that you did not attend a top college and you had to devote a significant amount of your time to fatherhood during college. Reg...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation - International I Banker
Replies: 1
Views: 1735

Hi, I am an indian male with a GMAT score of 640. Quant is 49 and verbal is 29. Do i stand a chance for good MBA programs in US? If yes then let me know what can i aim for. I have a total experience of 31 month till date. Good acads, ok ok extra curricular activities. Regards, Rohit Thanks for your...

by Monica Okrah

Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: 640 - Q49 and V29 Kindly suggest if i have a chance
Replies: 1
Views: 2088

Thanks for your question. There are two important factors to consider: 1) What are your target schools? If you are significantly below the average, then you might want to consider retaking the exam especially if you have weak quantitative undergraduate grades or work in a field that does not require...

by Monica Okrah

Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: hi
Replies: 1
Views: 2134

Thanks for your questions. You have certainly gone after what you want so I commend you on that! I think the fact that you've lived in three countries and studied in the U.S. at one of the top 5 engineering schools is a strong point for your profile. The work experience and current extra-curricular ...

by Monica Okrah

Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please evaluate my profile
Replies: 1
Views: 2163

Thank you for your question. I believe that you have a very well rounded profile with the finance experience, extra-curricular activities, and CFA. And yes, the Indian male technologist pool is overrepresentend, but the Finance pool isn't. I do think the GMAT score is a bit low. It you earn a higher...

by Monica Okrah

Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: GMAT 660. 4 Yrs work experience
Replies: 2
Views: 4396

It looks like your verbal score is really low. Can you highlight your verbal/communication skills through other means (i.e. well written applications, high grades in writing courses, evidence of communication skills through work projects)? I think Queens is going to be tough for you to get into....b...

by Monica Okrah

Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Should I proceed with my plan ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2541

Normally, I would say that you shouldn't worry too much about the 4.0 AWA score, but the low verbal score combined with the low AWA score could raise a red flag. Do you think you can earn a higher score? If so, it might be best to retake the exam, especially if you are an international student. How ...

by Monica Okrah

Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Should I retake--710(Q 51,V 33) AWA 4?
Replies: 1
Views: 3136

Thanks for your question. Your academic performance and work experience are both pretty strong. The turnaround of the regional credit team, the promotions you earned, and your management experience should give you som egreat stories to detail in your essays. Your GMAT score however, is significantly...

by Monica Okrah

Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please evaluate my profile
Replies: 1
Views: 1983