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Since we don't have too much in the way of specific information (school names, employers etc.) then I can only answer this question by saying if you want to start looking at US schools you should use your GMAT score as a guide. I always recommend using US News rankings (very accurate). Look at schoo...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Tue May 26, 2015 8:38 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Overwhelmed by where to apply
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1519
The b-school usually connects students with lenders. When I was in school CitiBank was giving out loans to students and you didn't need a cosigner. At the top schools I believe that both American and International students can get loans where you don't need a cosigner. At other schools you may be ab...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Tue May 19, 2015 5:33 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Funding my MBA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3675
While you can get TA (teaching assistant) positions after your first semester - the pay from this work is not going to fund your entire MBA. Rent should be about $1200/month for a dorm or a room in a shared apartment. I'm not sure but I think you are overestimating living expenses (but that depends ...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Mon May 18, 2015 6:00 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Funding my MBA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3675
You don't mention which US Schools you would target. If you do not resit the GMAT then I would assume top 25-15 US schools. In order to differentiate yourself you really need the international experience. Unfortunately top 20 schools don't go for many international candidates who have never left the...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Sun May 17, 2015 10:26 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Career Progression Vs International Workex -- Need some advi
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1820
Dear Slappy - I feel like with 8 years of work experience you're better off looking at EMBA programs. It's hard to say why some of the schools haven't shown an interest - it could be something inherent in your profile or (more likely) the tone of your app or essays might not have been spot on. Anywa...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Sat May 16, 2015 10:07 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Getting into the right EMBA program
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2130
As the other consultants mentioned - it isn't clear what you mean by a good school in the US. Given the little we know about your profile I would say that with a degree from a good but not top school, the fact that you will be competing in the highly overrepresented Indian applicant pool and (here i...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Thu May 14, 2015 4:48 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Any US schools possible for my profile?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3390
With just the information you posted to go on - it seems like you made the DECISION to quit your job and pursue international travel/new work experiences prior to undertaking your MBA. I would not center the essay around the DECISION so much as perhaps what you achieved while abroad etc. A lot of ti...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Tue May 12, 2015 5:44 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Advice--HEC Essay: Greatest Life Achievement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4145
So your short-term goal for the purpose of applying is going to be IB M&A. Obviously at a school like Duke or Ross it would be easier to do that than at some of the other schools you're looking at. I would have a think about crafting your short-term goal statement to the various schools. You wan...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Tue May 05, 2015 6:48 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: British Student - My Options?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2654
You could apply to Tuck/Duke/Ross/Johnson as a reach schools. I might not apply to all four...choose two perhaps. If you absolutely want an MBA you should also look at additional (lower ranked) schools as target and safety schools. One thing you do have going for you is the fact that you would be co...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Fri May 01, 2015 8:40 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: British Student - My Options?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2654
I've just produced a 15 minute video available here http://fxmbaconsulting.com/find-best-mba-admissions-consultants-firms-due-diligence/ It gives candidates a lot of insight into how Admissions consultants and firms operate and will provide you with the tools you need to perform your own due diligen...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:12 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Anyone use admission consultants?
- Replies: 140
- Views: 52763
I second that. Nobody should take 6 or even 3 months off to prepare the GMAT. It will hurt your chances of being admitted to your reach schools and furthermore if/when you do get into a program and you start recruiting for an internship in October-January of your first year...employers are going to ...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:05 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Need advice:Gap in work experience affecting MBA application
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1684
With a 710 and what I've been able to glean from your profile you should look at maybe Oxford Said, Cambridge Judge, and any top 11-20 schools from the US News Ranking in the US. It sounds like you have a few extracurriculars/volunteer activities but nothing that you have done really long-term...is ...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:59 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: scored 710..please advise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2327
It would be better to apply in R1 rather than R2 - all things being equal. Would it be possible for you to bump your test date to late August? If not then I guess R2 will have to do. Depending on your background - if you are in an over-represented group you should really consider applying in R1 = Se...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:53 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Which admission cycle should I look forward to?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2862
Schools want to provide a mix of students from different backgrounds - and the reality is that at top schools most of the Indian/Asian students that are offered places already have experience working or studying abroad. In my class at Sloan there was not one person from India or China who had not sp...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:50 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Do Americans Fail to Measure Up on the GMAT?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9106
You could read threads evaluating firms and consultants until your head pops off. You'll be in a better position if you have the tools to evaluate that firm or consultant for yourself. I've just done a video that gives you the lowdown on how to perform due diligence on MBA Admissions firms and consu...
- by fxMBAconsulting (Leah)
Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:13 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Best MBA Admissions Consulting Service?
- Replies: 135
- Views: 86103