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Sam, That's an easy question. If waiting until round 2 is what it takes for you to achieve a competitive GMAT score (690-720+), then you should wait. As a general rule, any advantage you would gain by applying in the first round would be lost if your GMAT score is not competitive, and a 630-650 woul...
- by paulsbodine
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:23 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: GMAT Score vs. First Round Application
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1176
lluispons, Your profile is both strong and distinctive. Your age is a minor negative, offset by your leadership and international experience. You should be competitive at Booth, but whether HBS is realistic for you may depend on other issues, such as leadership outside your profession, etc. Please f...
- by paulsbodine
Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:20 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1166
TKR, Your odds of admission at top full-time schools are very small given your age. However, if a full-time program is your goal, you should focus on European or Asian schools, strive for a minimum GMAT score that shows the 80th percentile in both math and verbal, and is more open to applicants like...
- by paulsbodine
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:13 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Profile good enough to get a full ride ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1736
mbagnoli, You would be surprised how many MBA applicants have completed the first level of the CFA -- it show you started something challenging but the real coup is completing all 3. And it's much rarer. Earning the CPA is also a significant achievement, but obviously only makes sense for accountant...
- by paulsbodine
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:01 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Impact of Extra Certifications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1121
jmontuic,
Khaki is fine. The key point is to look professional, neat/fresh/clean, comfortable. Good luck!
- by paulsbodine
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:56 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Interview Attire
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1086
Sid, You omitted some info (such as nationality / 'background' etc.) that would help to handicap your odds, but based on what you provided I would say 'reach' schools for you might be highly selective programs like Wharton, Haas, Yale, Sloan, and Stern and "wheelhouse" schools might includ...
- by paulsbodine
Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:32 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Profile Evaluation!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 906
wazizzyk, A 700+ on the GMAT (the higher the better) combined a semi-solid explanation for the GPA (and perhaps some evidence that the GPA rose over time) would largely offset your 3.1. Your Al Jazeera, international consulting, and campaign experience is golden, even if not full-time and greatly he...
- by paulsbodine
Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:19 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Top Business Schools with Splintered Background?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1659
There are over a hundred U.S. schools where you may have a shot with your numbers (your number of years of work experience is fine). Most of these schools are not especially good or are strong only locally. One strategy you could use is to aim for lower-ranked businesss schools that are located in s...
- by paulsbodine
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:19 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Need Help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1432
I haven't heard of this site before, and for all I know they may be legit. However, I did note two things that would give me pause: errors/typos on their site and no bios of their staff. Hope this helps.
- by paulsbodine
Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:59 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Need help with consulting for MIM programs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1340
kiwi001,
Your low quant score will be a problem at MIT, Wharton, and to a lesser extent Cornell. You could go with your current score at Cornell and G'town, but MIT and Wharton would be real long-shots IMO.
Good luck,
- by paulsbodine
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:25 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation: Low GPA - Political Experince
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2074
Hashy,
Commit yourself to a leadership role outside of work, hopefully one in which you already have a longstanding history. Don't worry about the professional side.
Good luck,
- by paulsbodine
Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:21 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile evaluation + big dillema! :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1619
kaygee, Given your age, you should not wait to apply if your goal is U.S. schools. Your GPA and career focus (and of course gender) are assets for you. You will also need a ~700+ GMAT score and as much leadership as you can show, but a Top 25 should certainly be doable. Feel free to send me your res...
- by paulsbodine
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:30 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Right time for an MBA?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1266
Hashy,
It's not a good idea to quit your job to prep for the GMAT. Unemployment adds a question mark to your profile. It sounds like you need more work experience and more leadership (at work and outside of work -- you didn't mean extracurriculars).
Good luck,
- by paulsbodine
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:27 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile evaluation + big dillema! :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1619
houstonmba59, You have a solid profile with no major issues. You might want to rebuild your math transcript, assuming that some of your C's were in math classes. You should definitely explain any extenuating circumstances that lowered your GPA (like working full-time or major external distractions)....
- by paulsbodine
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:06 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation for Mech. Engineer (2013 Matriculation)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1428
- by paulsbodine
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:51 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation and Improvement Requested
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1494