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In general I'd suggest having at least 3 years before matriculating (so 2 years before applying), and of course quality of experience is even more important, so getting some leadership experience, people and project management experiences, exposure to diverse problems and situations, developing comm...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:04 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: work experience and second option.
- Replies: 3
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Hi there, Good for you for doing some research and planning now... I suggest getting that GMAT under your belt soon no matter what as statistically people do better the sooner they take it after undergrad. And scores are valid for 5 years. That said, average admitted applicants have 5 years of full-...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:09 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: work experience and second option.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2080
Hiya-- you could aim for Kellogg as your reach school if desired, but know it would not be easy... yes it's a top US school so better chances on the US News rankings would be outside say 10-15.... no matter what do some in-depth research and aim to show how you fit with each program you apply to. Ke...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:06 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: to which bschools should i apply with this profile
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2123
Hi there, Thanks for your post. So your GMAT looks solid... but I'm trying to identify why NOW is the best time for you to get the MBA? And likely schools would wonder that as well? So did I read it correctly, you have 1 year full time then 4 months with your own company? How is that going? What is ...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:23 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation (730 GMAT, Entrep. ex.) School suggestion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1723
Hi Ashish, Congrats on your solid GMAT score. Your grades sound like one of your bigger weaknesses, compared to many applicants with similar backgrounds. And you would want to explain and connect with your post-MBA goals more to help make a stronger case for the fact that you know what you are getti...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:18 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: to which bschools should i apply with this profile
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2123
Hi Prachi, Well it sounds like you've gotten a better quant percentile and better 'balance' as you describe it... that said, there's not a lot to LOSE by just fitting in one more 'shot'.... even if you don't prep much, see what happens... and if it does not go well, you can cancel and schools will n...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:36 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Should I retake the GMAT?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1699
Hi Raj, Thanks for posting, though I don't feel there is a ton of info to assess from what I know thus far... your grades in your Masters look good; have you researched Exec and/or Part time programs? Sometimes those are a good option for those with 10+ years of experience... if you'd like to speak ...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:49 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation (12+ Years)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1432
Gotcha. If you really do a great job on the applications/essays/recs/interview, I would still think UNC is in reach and potentially Tepper too. Good luck, let us know how we can help!
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:47 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation and School Suggestion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1788
Hello, So it sounds like the schools you are targeting are appropriate based upon the limited info I have here; are you saying you have an acceptance from Simon or?? I think Tepper and UNC are decent options thus far... it will be important to demonstrate leadership where possible; community experie...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:51 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation and School Suggestion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1788
Hi there, Thanks for posting. I like a lot of the accomplishments and initiatives you've made during your work experience, though your total experience is fairly 'short'.... top 40 or so schools in the US will be challenging though with your current GMAT score... have you taken it more than once? Sc...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:31 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1361
Hi there, Thanks for posting. It sounds like the GMAT has been a bit of a frustrating challenge for you, but that said at this point as I'm sure you'd agree, it sounds like it makes sense to call it on the GMAT, focus your efforts on the rest of your applications, and your school list sounds reasona...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:02 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: US Business Schools for GMAT Score 650
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2399
PS-- just realized you are signed up for the free consult so we'll discuss all in more depth tomorrow certainly! 
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:49 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Low GMAT Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1987
Those are all good things to hear! With a GMAT score in that range you would have a much better shot yes... the process and decision is a holistic one, so there is no set weighting or formula for each aspect or GMAT etc; there is always an element of subjectivity so I cannot say for certain and espe...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:30 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Low GMAT Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1987
Hi there, Thanks for your post; overall you have a lot of positives within your profile, and I like your management experience, accomplishments, community efforts and academics for example. Yes the GMAT would be your main weakness at this point, and if you could bump it up by 40+ points or so you'd ...
- by mbaMissionJenK
Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:25 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Low GMAT Profile Evaluation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1987
- by mbaMissionJenK
Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:27 am- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Should I wait a year?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1671