Any suggestions?

[Vemuri]

Hi,

I am new to this forum & did not get a chance to go through all the previous posts. I am planning to give my GMAT exam on 8th May this year. On my previous attempt I score 640 & I am not sure its a good enough score to apply to the top tier schools. I know that just the score does not influence my application, but I realised that my profile will have a chance with a good GMAT score. I hope to do well atleast this time (crossin my fingers )

Let me introduce myself. I have over 9 years of IT experience & have worked in projects for some renound global 500 companies (GEPS, Coke, MARS, NYSE to name a few). I am currently working as a project manager.

My decision to get back to school is purely based on career growth. I am starting to realise that I need that additional qualification to grow up the corporate ladder.

Since my experience has been predominently in the IT industry, what area of specialization should I be choosing & what schools should I be opting for? I am basically from India & so one of my options is ISB.

Please help me fine-tune my thoughts on deciding which schools to apply for & what area of specialization I should be opting.

Appreciate your responses.

[InterviewBay]

Your choice of target schools will depend on many factors. Some of them are:
1) Goals (short-term, medium-term, long-term).
2) Post-mba career (finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, etc). You can go one level deep in these choices.
3) Post-mba location

The best way to fine tune your choice of schools is to answer above questions for yourself first and then, speak to few MBA studens from top b-schools. Some of the answers would be vague now, but they would fine tune over a period of time. Read this book 'How to get into top b-schools, by Richard Montauk' It is a good place to start. Best of luck!

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[LulaBrazilia]

How do the top business shcools view applicants who use admissions consultants? Is it a + (shows dedication) or a - ?

[Joe@VeritasPrep]

Vemuri, I agree that you need to answer certain questions before we can provide more feedback. I would also suggest that you look into taking a GMAT prep course. I took one before going to business school and it helped me tremendously. It could help to raise your score to make you more competitive.

LulaBrazilia, I do not believe that business schools frown upon your using a consultant. Some schools encourage it. Ultimately, they care that they are looking at the total picture of who you are. So, it does not work against you to work with a consultant.

[venmic]

DID you get through ISB with 640?

Hi,

I am new to this forum & did not get a chance to go through all the previous posts. I am planning to give my GMAT exam on 8th May this year. On my previous attempt I score 640 & I am not sure its a good enough score to apply to the top tier schools. I know that just the score does not influence my application, but I realised that my profile will have a chance with a good GMAT score. I hope to do well atleast this time (crossin my fingers )

Let me introduce myself. I have over 9 years of IT experience & have worked in projects for some renound global 500 companies (GEPS, Coke, MARS, NYSE to n
ame a few). I am currently working as a project manager.

My decision to get back to school is purely based on career growth. I am starting to realise that I need that additional qualification to grow up the corporate ladder.

Since my experience has been predominently in the IT industry, what area of specialization should I be choosing & what schools should I be opting for? I am basically from India & so one of my options is ISB.

Please help me fine-tune my thoughts on deciding which schools to apply for & what area of specialization I should be opting.

Appreciate your responses.