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kewl5abi: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:20 pm

by kewl5abi » Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:35 am

Hi Stacy/Lisa,

I got my profile evaluated from you about three months back. Please refer: https://www.beatthegmat.com/profile-eval ... 58089.html

Your suggestion "MBA not a cost but an investment for the future" changed my mind. Consequently, I have made up my mind to join a US business school. Even, I am not concerned about financial aspects,I came to know that most people pay off there loans within 5-10 years. I want to join a US Business school and work in the US. So, I am ruling out all other international business schools as well.

I want to apply for Fall 2011 with my current GMAT score of 660. To apply in Round1, I have just two-three months for working on my essays and other application requirements.Furthermore, I also want to take the GMAT again and apply in Round2 with a better GMAT score. I need your help and suggestions in choosing the right b-schools for me to apply in R1.

Please have a look and suggest for my chance at the following b-schools:
Fuqua, Tepper, Johnson, Kelley, Smith, Darden, Yale and Mc-Donough.

Am I looking for the right business schools? Please advice on the right mix of schools, which i should target. Thanks again for all you help:)

Eager to hear back from you.

Regards,
Kewl5abi

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:35 am

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:28 pm

Dear kewl5abi,

To have the best shot at the schools you note in your post, I strongly encourage you to retake your GMAT before submitting your applications. With your current score, your chances at these programs are very slim. While there are programs in the US where you would be competitive with your current profile, these would all be smaller, regional programs that are usually outside the top 40 of the rankings. Generally speaking, to be in the best competitive position for any school, it is best for your GMAT to be above the schools' average GMAT as your education and experience profile make up a large percentage of the global MBA applicant pool. Likewise, it is imperative you find a way to distinguish yourself from the competition and make a compelling case for your admission to the program.

Best of luck,
Lisa

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Stacy Blackman Consulting

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kewl5abi: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:20 pm

by kewl5abi » Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:34 pm

Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the prompt reply. In that case, I will try to push my GMAT score to at-least 720 and will be applying in Round2.

Regards,
Kewl5abi

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