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aborda, Most of the schools you have listed will be a reach unless you can get your GMAT up to the mid 600's at least. Also, with the exception of Rice, none are particularly known for Entrepreneurship curriculum. There are other schools that are recognized for their entrepreneurship focus that are ...

by SkyMann

Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Please advise
Replies: 5
Views: 1913

aborda, What is your motivation for getting an MBA now and from these schools in particular? Aside from your GMAT score, knowing how to answer this question in a compelling manner will earn you big points with the admissions board. Your essays will be particularly important since you are young and h...

by SkyMann

Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Please advise
Replies: 5
Views: 1913

shadowsjc, As other contributors have noted, it is in your best interest to show that you have been actively pursuing something product, even if unemployed. Volunteer work is a great way to work toward a leadership role, not to mention the altruistic aspect of it. It doesn't necessarily have to be a...

by SkyMann

Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Unemployed effect on MBA App
Replies: 7
Views: 7606

That is quite the improvement. Congrats on that. Some schools will look at all of your GMAT scores and take the average. Most will simply take your highest score. Looks like you will be in a good position for a top school. Have you considered which programs will be a good fit for you?

by SkyMann

Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: AWA and GMAT score reporting
Replies: 4
Views: 1712

Hi almousan, You are going to help yourself a lot by getting your GMAT score to your goal level. Good luck with that! You are right that you have a strong GPA. Aside from these two ratings, your essays will provide a good opportunity to distinguish yourself from others in your applicant pool. Think ...

by SkyMann

Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Chances of getting into B-school
Replies: 1
Views: 1595