Profile Evaluation Needed

[mveezy]

Hi,

Could you please evaluate my profile for me:

GMAT - Have not yet taken, planning to take the exam this year.

My Undergrad: B.S. in Computer Engineering, GPA: 2.8 / 4.0, Grad: 2004

Certifications:

July 2007: Project management Professional from the Project Management Institute

August 2007: Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University

Work History

COMPANY A - 2002 - 2005 Medical Device Company working as an intern initially to help with Software Testing, after the internship ended they brought me on as a contractor to help with a variety of things including software development, validation, systems engineering.

COMPANY B - Feb 2005 - Oct 2005 - Software Engineer doing software development / software testing

COMPANY B - Oct 2005 - Dec 2005 - Promoted to Senior Software Engineer

COMPANY B - January 2006 - August 2007 - Promoted to Project manager

COMPANY B - August 2007 - Nov 2007 - Promoted to Sr Program manager

COMPANY C - Nov 2007 - Present - Left Company B to pursue new opportunities at as an Enterprise Project Manager handling all E-commerce initiatives.

I am concerned becuause my undergraduate GPA isn't the greatest, I would like to go to a good university (kellog's is my choice, part time student). What range in score should I shoot for on the GMAT in order to be competitive? Do you think I have a chance of being admitted to a school like Kellog?

Thank you!!!!

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear mveezy,

I think you do have a chance to gain admission to the part-time program at Kellogg. To be in the best position, you want to score in the 700's on your GMAT, but I think you will still have a shot if you are above 650. It is not enough to score well on the GMAT to get in, you must also present a compelling application to the school. Your essays, recommendations, and interview must also be strong and effectively convey why you want your MBA, what your career goals are, and why Kellogg.

Good luck,
Lisa