Thanks for your question. This is so weird to say, but I think I would use the 690. The scores are much more balanced, and as a banker, a low quant score will not look good. Also, the closer both sections are to 80%, the better. Overall, I think you are competitve for Wharton. Stanford and Harvard a...

Karishma123 Thanks very much for your posting. I was in a similar situation when I applied to business schools! However, keep reminding yourself that your undergraduate GPA “is what it is.� You cannot change it now. The best strategy is to focus on building up the other items in your application...

Neurodoc – Thank you so much for posting your profile. Needless to say, there are not that many neurosurgeons who pursue MBA school, and this will be a major advantage to you. I want to cover the questions that you ended your posting with: "I am most interested in Kellogg or Booth. Would I ha...

Not necessarily. In some cases you can use the essays to explain a story and/or accomplishment in more detail than the letter will allow. In other cases, you might briefly mention something in the letter as merely a passing reference that is similar to another story you are talking about in your let...

Humblebee- Thanks very much for your thorough profile posting and questions. Yes, you are correct that six applications in one round is a bit much! However, you raise some very legitimate questions about how your story may be received. As for your age – there is nothing you can do about it! I woul...

Dan_29: Thanks for your question. Many candidates find their work or personal stories change between the time when they submit their application and the decision time of the Admissions Committee. In your case, with the decision less than a month away, I feel like you have several options. 1) You do ...

Viidayasagar – Thanks for your detailed posting! I appreciate that you have done some self-evaluation and introspection before asking for my evaluation! I think it is wonderful that you are not the “standard male, Indian, IT guy.� Play this up. The nonprofit involvement, radio station work, an...

Islandgurl 918 – Thanks for your posting! I feel like you have a pretty strong profile overall – the only real item that is below average is your GMAT score. Your career progression to date is pretty unique and shows a steady progression within an industry. Please be sure to show the Admissions ...