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Hi Jose, I run an entire admissions consulting company called The Art of Applying ( http://theartofapplying.com ) that I started in 2010 when I graduated from HBS (with an entrepreneurship grant from the school). I provide help with all parts of the application process or just certain parts if you o...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: UR Minority Profile Review? Please?
Replies: 8
Views: 2302

Hi LuluFrenchie! I have a European client with a score similar to yours and Baruch and Fordham are actually two of the schools we are working on with him. I encourage you to apply! I also want to let you know that I'll be in Paris/Europe in March 2015 for 7 weeks and would love any advice you have o...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Baruch and Fordham. Do I have any chances ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2213

Hi Magse7en, CriticalSquare has given you encouraging feedback that I agree with. My short answer is you are a VERY STRONG candidate for Top 20 schools. Be sure to apply to the big ones like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton but make sure you also apply to other great business schools via the Consortiu...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: UR Minority Profile Review? Please?
Replies: 8
Views: 2302

Hey Future MLTers! I want to say upfront that I did NOT do MLT (didn't even know about it) when I applied to business school but an overwhelming number of my friends of color in business school did MLT, so you are right to be going for it. I just wanted to pop in and give a shoutout to the Consortiu...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: MLT MBA Prep 2016
Replies: 147
Views: 61877

I'm with CriticalSquare in that you don't absolutely have to retake the GMAT and that it may now be time to focus on your essays. I am consistently astounded by how much applicants focus on their GMAT only to severely neglect their essays or not leave themselves enough time to write several drafts o...


Hi Maira, I'm currently working with an international client who has a 500ish GMAT score and these are the schools we are looking at for him: HBS (because EVERYONE who has the dream of applying should apply. You never know.) Uni. of Miami Hult George Washington Fordham University Baruch University N...


Hi Qwerty, If it's your first or second time taking it, I would say definitely YES, study and retake it again and try for an even higher score. If it's your third time, I would say go ahead and keep that score and start focusing on your essays. Either way, I am a big believer that the GMAT is just a...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: GMAT Score 680- Retake?
Replies: 8
Views: 5167

Thumbs up for Bhavik's answer. Applying to top MBA programs isn't a mindreading game. It's up to you put your clearest, most compelling argument forward of your candidacy for a place in the class—and the best way to do that is to tell the truth. You might fool them in the essay, but AdComs would s...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Easier to get in with marketing?
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

This all being said, I was wondering if anyone could give me some good advice on writing a good statement of purpose, as well as what strategy I should take, how to address my low GPA, etc. Any help on how to construct an effective resume will also be appreciated. Also, if anyone can tell me if the...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Need help/advice for statement of purpose
Replies: 4
Views: 3169

Hi Rutherford, To be honest, I'm not all that familiar with schools' "back door dealings" type of admission activities. (I wasn't a well-connected applicant when I applied and most of my clients aren't either.) However, if one of the trustees, overseers, or board members of a particular sc...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:22 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: A School's Board of Directors
Replies: 2
Views: 1229

Hi Astori, I completely understand your concern, and the short answer is that your potentially controversial extracurricular activities will not hurt your candidacy. MBA Admissions Committees are looking to build a diverse class. While few of your classmates may not have been involved with these kin...


Hi Matt! I used the book Your MBA Game Plan when I was applying and found it to be quite helpful without giving information overload: http://www.amazon.com/Your-Game-Plan-Third-Edition/dp/1601631820/ If you're looking for some expert / paid help, I invite you to consider having a Deep Dive Profile R...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Need a strategy for my application
Replies: 3
Views: 1598

KDN, You are definitely not "too different" to get into a top MBA program. If you are able to turn in authentic, compelling, airtight essays, they will LOVE you. I help lots of TFA folks get into business school (and policy school / joint degree programs) and Harvard and Stanford especiall...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: How to answer the why b-school question?
Replies: 10
Views: 3488

Hey GMATSparts1, I've had some pretty good success with low GPA candidates in the past few years. From my experience, your two best bets are London Business School and Cornell Johnson (I know they weren't on your original list). I would also recommend that you strongly consider applying to business ...


Hi Si4S, Since I'm currently a one-woman shop (with the exception of my team of editors), I reserve my phone time for enrolled clients. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about working together via email and of course I invite you to join my mailing list and explore my website to learn mo...

by Kaneisha Grayson

Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Online vs. In-Class Quant Courses
Replies: 5
Views: 2341