Hello, i am an international student currently preparing for the GMAT.I recently received my undergraduate degree on accounting from "Universidad de Carabobo" in Venezuela,because of this i do not have a GPA.I ranked #7 in a 185 students class.
I took an internship on internal auditing and worked in an accounting department in my last year of college.
I want to apply for Rice University Jones school of business MBA program.However,i do not know how bad it can affect my lack of work experience to my application and i would like to have the opinion of an expert.Additionally,based on this i would like you to suggest me a second option for my application,my two choices for that place are UC anderson and Texas A&M.
PS: i got 97 in the TOEFL ibt and my goal for the GMAT is 700 or above.
Thank You.
Target Test Prep is 20% off right now!
Use code FLASH20
Available with Beat the GMAT members only code
MORE DETAILS
work experience and second option.
This topic has expert replies
GMAT/MBA Expert
-
mbaMissionJenK
- Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
- Posts: 344
- Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:55 pm
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Thanked: 52 times
- Followed by:11 members
Hi there,
Good for you for doing some research and planning now... I suggest getting that GMAT under your belt soon no matter what as statistically people do better the sooner they take it after undergrad. And scores are valid for 5 years.
That said, average admitted applicants have 5 years of full-time post-undergrad work experience at most top 20-30 or so US schools and a quick glance at Rice's profile shows the same... schools prefer that people have a wider variety of experiences to draw from within classroom discussions, so it could be tough at this point. You could look at MiM programs, or consider working a while first, or look at the profiles and stats for other programs outside the top 30 or so..
Good for you for doing some research and planning now... I suggest getting that GMAT under your belt soon no matter what as statistically people do better the sooner they take it after undergrad. And scores are valid for 5 years.
That said, average admitted applicants have 5 years of full-time post-undergrad work experience at most top 20-30 or so US schools and a quick glance at Rice's profile shows the same... schools prefer that people have a wider variety of experiences to draw from within classroom discussions, so it could be tough at this point. You could look at MiM programs, or consider working a while first, or look at the profiles and stats for other programs outside the top 30 or so..
Jennifer Kedrowski
MBA Admissions Consultant
www.mbamission.com
[email protected]
Register for a Free Consult from mbaMission: https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php
Visit the mbaMission Blog: www.mbamission.com/blog
Follow mbaMission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbaMission
Like mbaMission on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mbaMission
Read the Free mbaMission School-Specific Insider's Guides: www.mbamission.com/guides.php?category=insiders
MBA Admissions Consultant
www.mbamission.com
[email protected]
Register for a Free Consult from mbaMission: https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php
Visit the mbaMission Blog: www.mbamission.com/blog
Follow mbaMission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbaMission
Like mbaMission on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mbaMission
Read the Free mbaMission School-Specific Insider's Guides: www.mbamission.com/guides.php?category=insiders
GMAT/MBA Expert
-
mbaMissionJenK
- Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
- Posts: 344
- Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:55 pm
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Thanked: 52 times
- Followed by:11 members
In general I'd suggest having at least 3 years before matriculating (so 2 years before applying), and of course quality of experience is even more important, so getting some leadership experience, people and project management experiences, exposure to diverse problems and situations, developing communication and teamwork skills... all help!
Jennifer Kedrowski
MBA Admissions Consultant
www.mbamission.com
[email protected]
Register for a Free Consult from mbaMission: https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php
Visit the mbaMission Blog: www.mbamission.com/blog
Follow mbaMission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbaMission
Like mbaMission on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mbaMission
Read the Free mbaMission School-Specific Insider's Guides: www.mbamission.com/guides.php?category=insiders
MBA Admissions Consultant
www.mbamission.com
[email protected]
Register for a Free Consult from mbaMission: https://www.mbamission.com/consult.php
Visit the mbaMission Blog: www.mbamission.com/blog
Follow mbaMission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbaMission
Like mbaMission on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mbaMission
Read the Free mbaMission School-Specific Insider's Guides: www.mbamission.com/guides.php?category=insiders
