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Hi - Your 720 GMAT score is strong. A score of 700 with 80th percentile on Q and V is the benchmark for success and you are above this on V and only slightly below on Q. Given this, combined with your quantitative academic background in engineering and above average scores while in school, I think y...

by erins

Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Evaluate my profile
Replies: 5
Views: 2619

Hi -
Can you provide me with your Q/V percentiles (not raw score)?
Thanks,
Erin

by erins

Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:39 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Evaluate my profile
Replies: 5
Views: 2619

Hi - As you know, most admissions directors will recommend applying in R1/R2, however, as part of our Admissions Myths Destroyed series, we recently debunked the notion that the "third round is nothing." (See below.) While the 3rd round is more challenging just given that many spots have a...

by erins

Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Evaluate
Replies: 2
Views: 1956

Hi - Thanks for the inquiry. Your 690 is a good score and since you have already taken the test 4 times, it is hard for me to recommend retaking it again. As you probably know, a 700 with 80th percentile on Q and V is considered "safe" but the GMAT is just one metric and is viewed relative...

by erins

Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Evaluation Request
Replies: 1
Views: 1688

Hi - Thanks for the inquiry. I wasn't sure from your post when you will be finishing undergrad but regarding schools that encourage younger applicants - HBS has the 2+2 program and Stanford also tends to have a lower age profile. With that said, those two schools are quite competitive (as I am sure ...

by erins

Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: profile evaluation - early career
Replies: 1
Views: 1591

Hi and thank you for your inquiry. To answer your questions... 1. Schools compare applicants based on undergraduate GPA. They will take the Masters into account, especially as it offsets your lower quant GMAT and slightly lower undergrad grades, but they compare applicants across undergraduate grade...

by erins

Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please Evaluate my profile
Replies: 5
Views: 2619

Hi - When you report your official score, it is my understanding that every test taken within the past 5 years appears on the score report. So, regardless of the score you report, the schools will have both test scores - I am not sure that you will be able to report one or the other but you could co...

by erins

Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Report 690 or 700?
Replies: 1
Views: 2040

Hi - Based on your inquiry, it sounds as though you are leaning toward an EMBA which seems like it could make sense for you. Most EMBA programs do require/look for a minimum number of years experience as well as some management experience as part of your candidacy. This is not the case for full-time...

by erins

Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: New to this
Replies: 1
Views: 1884

Hi - It is difficult to say "don't apply" with a very low GMAT score, particularly without knowing a great deal about your background (other than you were working at an I-bank until recently and your extra curricular activities are excellent). Harvard's class of 2011 profile the GMAT range...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Please help -low GMAT
Replies: 1
Views: 2125

Hi - We tend to focus on top 20 programs in the U.S. and abroad, and as such I am not an expert on the schools you mentioned. Thus, I am not overly familiar with those programs and hesitate to comment specifically. With that said, if it is your first shot at the GMAT, I would likely recommend a reta...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: 590 What to do?
Replies: 1
Views: 1943

Hi - Thanks for the inquiry and congrats on the great GMAT score. Your GMAT and academic record are strong and it sounds like you have an upward trajectory professionally. The fact that you have some extracurricular/volunteer work is good but one thing that crossed my mind is that your profile seems...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Profile Evaluation - Actuary
Replies: 1
Views: 3380

Hi - Based on your experience and the support from your board, it seems to me as though you would be a good fit for these EMBA programs. It will be important to communicate that support (not only the financial support) but that your team believes you are more than capable of handling both your job a...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: EMBA chances at Kellogg or Wharton
Replies: 1
Views: 4815

Hi - Generally speaking, the number of students with no work experience entering MBA programs is quite low but they do exist at most schools. They tend to be reserved for exceptional candidates who can clearly articulate why business school makes sense immediately after college. Further, HBS has a 2...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Straight from College
Replies: 1
Views: 1922

Hi - As it relates to your GMAT score, if you have only taken it once, then I would strongly recommend a retake as (1) if your score does improve, schools will look at your highest score and (2) even by taking it again with no improvement in score, you will be showing to the AdCom that you are indee...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: ISB and INSEAD - Is my profile strong enough? My GMAt is low
Replies: 1
Views: 4942

Hi - Based on your comments regarding the "similarity" of your would-be application this year versus last, it may be difficult for you to gain admittance as a reapplicant as schools typically do like to see (and ask for) how your application has changed/been strengthened since you last app...

by erins

Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Ask mbaMission
Topic: Re-apply and other questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1943