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Lisa, I guess what I am most concerned with is how much the odds increase for Early Decision/Early Action applications compared to Round 2 applications. If the odds are similar, I guess I can expect similar results next fall. However, if the odds are dramatically, better with an Early Decision appli...
- by MBAhopeful1982
Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:20 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
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I applied to 8 of the top 10-15 schools for R2 and only received one interview invite. This was a lot less than I was expected. Do you think my odds of admissions would be significantly increased if I apply to some of the same schools for early decision next fall, or should I aim a bit lower and try...
- by MBAhopeful1982
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:08 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
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I did something similar minus a trip to another country. I took the GMAT my first time and got a 680 (Q45, v38). 30 days later (to squeeze it in before thanksgiving) I took it again and got a 730, but with a Q47 and V42, not sure how we both had a 730 when my V was 2 points lower. poonammarwah, I st...
- by MBAhopeful1982
Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:05 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Going from a 660 to a 730 in record time!
- Replies: 4
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I was wondering if you could provide more specific advice in terms of schools in the top 10 that tend to be more forgiving of such a low GPA?
- by MBAhopeful1982
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:12 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2366
Thanks for the advice. I took the GMAT again and scored a 730. Will the undergrad GPA/ GMAT formula automatically eliminate me from certain schools?
- by MBAhopeful1982
Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:03 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
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Thanks Lisa, I signed up for the exam again with hopes that I can improve by more than 20 points with additional prep.
Do you think I need to address my low undergrad GPA in the optional essay? or do you think it is already addressed by the high gpa in my masters program?
- by MBAhopeful1982
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:59 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2366
- by MBAhopeful1982
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:41 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile evaluation - low GMAT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2366