Please evaluate my profile!

[hj_kim525]

Hello.

I'm planning to apply for following programs:
- University of Chicago Part-Time MBA (Study concentration will be international business)
- University of Michigan Part-Time MBA
- Purdue University Part-Time MBA

I will be really appreciated if you can evaluate my profile and give me your advice on things to improve my chances.

Born and raised in South Korea (Green Card Holder), Female, 30

GMAT Score
- Total 5 attempts (580, 590, 640, 640, 710)
- Highest & most recent score: 710 (Q51, V33) AWA 4.5
- I usually have high Q scores but for V score, I had scores ranged from 29 ~ 33.

Academics:
- Seoul National University / Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Piano (Dual Major, 91.2 Percentage Score, Received merit-based scholarships for 6 semesters)
- Selected for 1-year exchange student program in Osaka University (taught in Japanese & English, received full scholarship, made representative speech at closing ceremony)

Work Experience (Total 5 years)
- 4 years in NASDAQ listed & #1 E-commerce Company in Korea
* led 3 major projects used by 300 million users/day
* Led a cross functional team of 30 people for 1 year to launch English-language e-commerce site that raised 1 million revenue in the first month of service
* Currently telecommuting in the US (recruiting sellers in the US)
* Received performance-based stock options
- 1 year in Multinational Paper Company including 3 months in Thailand

Career Goal
- Build cross-border e-commerce network in the Asia

Extra Curricular Activities
- International Student Association Activities (Coordinated International Student Conferences)
- Travel Club Activities (Traveled to Egypt, Cambodia, Spain.. etc.)
- Organized & participated many stage performances
- Volunteered in Church as a piano player for 3 years
- Volunteered in a public day care center
- Part-time piano & language teacher for 4 years
- Certified Scuba diver
- I have no current community work

Thank you,
Jamie

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear Jamie,

I think you have a competitive profile for the three part-time programs you noted in your post. Your decision will depend on the quality of your application, so be sure to have well-written essays and great recommendations.

Good luck,
Lisa

[hj_kim525]

Thank you so much Lisa!

I'm a bit concerned about my low GMAT verbal score to apply for Booth MBA program.. do you think that taking TOEFL and getting a high score (over 105) will be helpful in this regards? (As I'm a permanent resident I don't need the score though..)
And.. can you recommend any other Part-Time MBA schools well known for general management or international business?

I really appreciate your help!!

[Lisa Anderson]

Your verbal skills will also be displayed by your essays and interview. I don't think a TOEFL score will help much in this regard, but you could certainly add that to the mix.

Good luck,
Lisa