Hello,
Im a Mechanical Engineer from EL Salvador (in Central America) who is at the moment organizing documentation to apply to Rotterdam School of Management in The Netherlands. I understand the program is ranked highly in Europe.
My concern for admittance to this program is the following:
The grade scale in El Salvador's Universities is from 0 to 10. I studied in one of the best recognized Universities in my country. I had some trouble with organization during my college years and at the end obtained a 7.1 average on a 0 to 10 scale. But my transcripts reflect many failed courses throughout those years. More than 18 I believe!!!.
Upon my graduation i took a short course in Finance and obtained outstanding grades. I also fell in love with Finance and that triggered my decision to study and MBA. I knew i needed work experience, so i took a great effort in finding a good opportunity and i did! I am currently working in one of Exxonmobil's 38 Refineries in the world. 1 year experience, plus 2 other years in a medium-size company and in the multinational SAB Miller.
Although i had my difficulties in college, i have good references from college authorities (The director of Energy department) filling up one of my recommendations. I plan to obtain a good GMAT. I have a 105 as a TOEFL score.
I'm gathering other recommendations from past experiences.
The thing is not many people in my country are bilingual. They are not informed on Nuffic's (Dutch's Government) scholarships that i look forward to applying. So I may be the only Salvadorian or even Central American applying to this Management School.
Could that give me some advantages so the Committee won't be so tough on me.
I know i have the potential to be successful in one of those programs. I just feel so worried about my lack of maturity and mistakes in college. I'm not that person anymore! and i would love to be admitted to an international program and bring all that to my country.
What do you think are my chances?. I have a 4th optional essay in my application package in which you can write whatever you want about yourself...you think i should use it and explain those college years?.
I would appreciate your advice!!!!.I feel extremely worried. Kind Regards, and thanks in advance
Im a Mechanical Engineer from EL Salvador (in Central America) who is at the moment organizing documentation to apply to Rotterdam School of Management in The Netherlands. I understand the program is ranked highly in Europe.
My concern for admittance to this program is the following:
The grade scale in El Salvador's Universities is from 0 to 10. I studied in one of the best recognized Universities in my country. I had some trouble with organization during my college years and at the end obtained a 7.1 average on a 0 to 10 scale. But my transcripts reflect many failed courses throughout those years. More than 18 I believe!!!.
Upon my graduation i took a short course in Finance and obtained outstanding grades. I also fell in love with Finance and that triggered my decision to study and MBA. I knew i needed work experience, so i took a great effort in finding a good opportunity and i did! I am currently working in one of Exxonmobil's 38 Refineries in the world. 1 year experience, plus 2 other years in a medium-size company and in the multinational SAB Miller.
Although i had my difficulties in college, i have good references from college authorities (The director of Energy department) filling up one of my recommendations. I plan to obtain a good GMAT. I have a 105 as a TOEFL score.
I'm gathering other recommendations from past experiences.
The thing is not many people in my country are bilingual. They are not informed on Nuffic's (Dutch's Government) scholarships that i look forward to applying. So I may be the only Salvadorian or even Central American applying to this Management School.
Could that give me some advantages so the Committee won't be so tough on me.
I know i have the potential to be successful in one of those programs. I just feel so worried about my lack of maturity and mistakes in college. I'm not that person anymore! and i would love to be admitted to an international program and bring all that to my country.
What do you think are my chances?. I have a 4th optional essay in my application package in which you can write whatever you want about yourself...you think i should use it and explain those college years?.
I would appreciate your advice!!!!.I feel extremely worried. Kind Regards, and thanks in advance
