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I am curious as I am filling my application forms. I have a very competitive salary at my primary employer, though a complex compensation structure (base, bonus, options and project revenue cuts). However, I have done several consulting jobs on the side that I reported on W2 and paid taxes on. I do...
- by eskimoroll
Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:37 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: How do MBA programs verify salary? Do they check w2?
- Replies: 5
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JB Wow GoingtoHBS/JB, that post came across as a total advertisement for Stratus Prep or whatever they're called. Perhaps the internet has made me cynical but when I see a new person join a forum and their first post is something promotional for a for-profit company, I get a little suspicious. If y...
- by eskimoroll
Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:07 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Best MBA Admissions Consulting Service?
- Replies: 135
- Views: 85630
Hi, I wanted to find out if people have used or are planning to use MBA admissions consulting services? If so, which ones do you recommend and why? Some names I know are: Clear Admit, Stacy Blackman, Veritas Prep. I want to get comprehensive consulting from the beginning of the application process ...
- by eskimoroll
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:15 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Best MBA Admissions Consulting Service?
- Replies: 135
- Views: 85630
Wow, this is a blast from the past! As you guys can see, it's been over a year since I last posted in this thread. Thanks havok for the bump! Since that time, I've gotten into b-school and I will be starting this fall. The GMAT was the first step (and an important one) in the long application proces...
- by eskimoroll
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:09 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Making Love not War on the GMAT to get a 750 (V48, Q45)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7090
This is something that is of concern to me also. A younger avg. age is fine but what I would like to know is that what is the max. age they take and what are those profile types? Also, how much of a factor is age in other top B-schools in US? There is no max age and a school would not set one as th...
- by eskimoroll
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:13 am- Forum: Admissions Success Stories
- Topic: Age related rumors and dilemma during MBA admission at HBS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7807
Yes, these class profiles typically count full time employment post undergrad. You'll be entering with 4+ years of full time employment which is plenty. I'm not sure what schools you are targeting but most students at top MBA programs seem to average 3-5 years of experience which you'll have at that...
- by eskimoroll
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:05 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: What counts as work experience?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2836
I've heared from some people that no matter how good your score and MBA admission profile is, HBS prefers people around 23-25 and if you happen to be around 29 then it will make you little secondry in comparison to a candidate with same profile but younger age? Is this true?? Actually the average a...
- by eskimoroll
Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:27 am- Forum: Admissions Success Stories
- Topic: Age related rumors and dilemma during MBA admission at HBS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7807
- by eskimoroll
Tue May 03, 2011 2:06 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Stanford GSB Applications for Fall 2012 - Twitter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2152
Thank you both for your valuable advice. Makes me feel a bit better because I guess the GMAT is something I have control over...in a way!! My dilemma is now whether to sign up for a class... I've been studying on my own for about 6 weeks now and my scores range from 640-710 so with two months to go...
- by eskimoroll
Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:49 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: GMAT score needed for Top business schools
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10415
Hi Nick, You have a great profile and as long as you have your story straight, you'll have a fair chance at the top schools. Stacy's recommendation of aiming for 700+ is probably about right. Remember that these schools have an average GMAT score of around 720 so you want to make sure that the GMAT ...
- by eskimoroll
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:39 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: GMAT score needed for Top business schools
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10415
Hi, Can anyone please tell me the minimum work experience required for the HBS MBA program? I will be completing 3 years in July 2011 and I belong to the IT sector. Also, please let me know the application fee for HBS. Thanks! I don't think there is a minimum work experience but typically it's at l...
- by eskimoroll
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:43 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: HBS 2011 Applicants
- Replies: 68
- Views: 21593
I also think it's definitely doable to negotiate scholarships even with top schools. After being admitted, you want to make sure that you develop a relationship with your adcom contact and through that relationship, I think it's perfectly fair to talk to them about the schools you are considering an...
- by eskimoroll
Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:59 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Negotiating Scholarships
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10290
Where's the option for "none"? :) Just kidding. While I didn't use an admissions consultant I definitely can see the value that type of service could provide certain individuals. While teams of admissions consultants probably are great since they have people who have specializations in var...
- by eskimoroll
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:17 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Who is the BEST Admissions Consultant?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5689
I'm a practicing attorney and considering applying to MBA programs this fall. My question is whether or not early 30s (30-32), is too old for a non-business type to apply to top-10 programs. It really depends on the school. Booth is an example of a school where plenty of older people from non-busin...
- by eskimoroll
Mon Feb 07, 2011 3:02 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Attorney applying to MBA Programs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1195
Hi Forum, At most of the schools I am looking at, they ask for one letter of recommendation from a current supervisor. Problem: My current supervisor would not look favorably on me leaving for grad school. While I am confident they could write a great recommendation, I am also sure they would purpo...
- by eskimoroll
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:49 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Letters of Recommendation Question...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1707