Profile Evaluation (How many schools to apply to?)

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Hello,

I am trying to enter business school in 2012. I am planning on applying to the following schools: Darden, Duke, UT McCombs, Ross, and UCLA Anderson. I am wondering if these are too far of a reach, or if I have shot. Additionally, if you would recommend any other schools(is five too many or too few?) Do I need to retake my GMAT to be competitive?

Age: 25 (2008 College Grad)

Gender: Male

Nationality: American

Education: BBA with concentration in Finance and Organization/Management from Goizueta Business School (Emory University)

GPA: 3.6

GMAT: 690 (48 Quant, 37 Verbal, 6.0 AWA)

Work Experience: 3+ years (4+ at matriculation) at a Fortune 150 Insurance/Financial Services Company located in midwest. Graduate of competitive Financial Rotation Program allowing me to work in four different areas of the business across the nation including; finance, investments, and audit(2-years). Entered into finance to support a growing business unit after leadership program (1 year) acting as main finance contact for $500MM+ business. In past month I got promoted to Senior Financial Advisor.

EC: Active participation with local food bank and religious organization. Served as mentor to a number of incoming financial analysts, and led and set-up super interview events for recruiting of incoming finance leadership program. I play two different musical instruments and have have extensive experience in financial modeling.
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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:46 pm
Dear talker24,

Based on the profile information you posted, I think your school list is appropriate. You are in a competitive range with your GMAT and have solid professional experience, extracurriculars, and academic performance. Most MBA aspirants apply to 4-6 schools on average. If you were going to add any to your list, you might identify a true safety school as the 5 you are targeting are all reach to reasonable schools for your profile.

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by michaele15 » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:40 pm
Great advice...Thanks a lot!