First off thanks for the help, I appreciate the resource. I'm working with a non standard timeline and profile so I'm having a little difficulty pinpointing my acceptance chances. Planning on applying for a fall 2010 start date.
For the stats:
Just took the GMAT for the first time scoring a 640 (37/40/5.0).
Undergrad in History from LSU (3.3, 3.8 last two years, B's in Calc 1&2)
Post Grad Certificate from Naval Postgraduate School in Information Systems and Operations, 4.0.
Naval Flight School for 2.5 years with eventual winging and selection to fly F/A-18s.
Five years as an officer in the Navy with 2 years (three by the time I apply) in a fleet squadron flying actual missions with a deployed squadron. Leadership specifics include heading a division of 35 sailors and more junior officers, as well as the responsibility of managing the jet and ordnance in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Other resume notables include volunteer service with the Big Brother Big Sister program as well as several rebuilding efforts going on in my hometown, New Orleans.
I plan on beginning the application process when I get home from yet another upcoming deployment and am hoping that I'll be able to work my way over to the D.C. area, depending on whether or not the navy will give me the green light. While I have little control over exactly when and where I'll be stationed next, I've decided to focus on Georgetown and Maryland, with Georgetown being the heavy favorite. Additionally I'll be applying to their part-time programs.
I recognize that my GMAT score is about 25 points below Georgetown's average, but it is an average, right? 50% below and 50% above. And I know that the baseline answer is if you have the time, take the test again. I feel that I could perform better if I retook the test; I'm just worried about the logistics of scheduling another test and allotting the required study time while living through this often unpredictable work schedule. Especially since I'm slated to be out of the country for a large chunk of 2009 and would like to apply R2. I'll have solid recommendations from senior officers in my command. What chance to you give my work experience covering the shortfalls of a mediocre GMAT score, GPA, major and university? That was a depressing sentence, but I just trying to get a feel.
Also, I'm curious if programs take post MBA career plans into their acceptance criteria? Specifically since I'm not planning on focusing in finance or accounting will my lack of quantitative qualifications will carry less weight?
Thanks again for your help.
For the stats:
Just took the GMAT for the first time scoring a 640 (37/40/5.0).
Undergrad in History from LSU (3.3, 3.8 last two years, B's in Calc 1&2)
Post Grad Certificate from Naval Postgraduate School in Information Systems and Operations, 4.0.
Naval Flight School for 2.5 years with eventual winging and selection to fly F/A-18s.
Five years as an officer in the Navy with 2 years (three by the time I apply) in a fleet squadron flying actual missions with a deployed squadron. Leadership specifics include heading a division of 35 sailors and more junior officers, as well as the responsibility of managing the jet and ordnance in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Other resume notables include volunteer service with the Big Brother Big Sister program as well as several rebuilding efforts going on in my hometown, New Orleans.
I plan on beginning the application process when I get home from yet another upcoming deployment and am hoping that I'll be able to work my way over to the D.C. area, depending on whether or not the navy will give me the green light. While I have little control over exactly when and where I'll be stationed next, I've decided to focus on Georgetown and Maryland, with Georgetown being the heavy favorite. Additionally I'll be applying to their part-time programs.
I recognize that my GMAT score is about 25 points below Georgetown's average, but it is an average, right? 50% below and 50% above. And I know that the baseline answer is if you have the time, take the test again. I feel that I could perform better if I retook the test; I'm just worried about the logistics of scheduling another test and allotting the required study time while living through this often unpredictable work schedule. Especially since I'm slated to be out of the country for a large chunk of 2009 and would like to apply R2. I'll have solid recommendations from senior officers in my command. What chance to you give my work experience covering the shortfalls of a mediocre GMAT score, GPA, major and university? That was a depressing sentence, but I just trying to get a feel.
Also, I'm curious if programs take post MBA career plans into their acceptance criteria? Specifically since I'm not planning on focusing in finance or accounting will my lack of quantitative qualifications will carry less weight?
Thanks again for your help.
