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ryan
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 Posted - 01/11/2005 : 17:36:10
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thanks - i dont think i bombed it by any means - just that the tension is mounting and i am anxiously waiting.
once again thanks for the quick response |
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btmcgrath
Underclassman
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Posted - 01/11/2005 : 23:21:59
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Thanks in advance....great board and wonderful insight.
Anxiety is setting in for this too average Joe???....
Would just like any comments/tips on where my weaknesses may be...and how to possibly offset them.
27 y.o. white male from hopefully under represented Maine
Engineering undergrad from U-Michigan w/ 3.0 GPA
6 years work experience as a Naval Architect
670 GMAT (73% Q, 85% V)
Unfortunately there isn't much "wow" factor on outside work activities (I am lacking)...any way to offset this?
Also, the nature of the company (and the current business environment) doesn't foster an environment for clear, defined career progression and management opportunities.
Worthwhile to accentuate the nature of my undergrad degree (naval architecture & marine engineering) and the uniqueness of my employer and job experiences (shipbuilder for US Navy)??
Applying to IU-Kelley, Iowa-Tippie, Florida-Warrington, Minnesota-Carlson...aiming too high...or in the ballpark at least?
I appreciate the truthful insight.
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bogey3737
Underclassman
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Posted - 01/12/2005 : 09:39:43
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I am interested in applying to a top program (Harvard, Stanford, Fuqua) and am concerned how my undergrad education will be viewed relative to those of other applicants. I attended Texas A&M University for two years before I transferred to Texas Tech. My GPA at A&M was 3.14, but I really dedicated myself at Tech and finished my B.B.A there in MIS and Marketing there with a 3.97 (only one 'B' in 2.5 years). After browsing these boards, I have noticed that a significant percentage of Top-10 hopefuls has graduated from what many would consider to be more prestigious schools than Texas Tech.
I am in my fourth year of employment with one of the largest corporations in the world and will be able to demonstrate upward movement during my tenure. I have held team lead roles and am currently responsible for developing the corporate plan for my division. Acquiring letters of recommendation should not be a problem.
Question 1:
What is your opinion on the manner in which the top schools rate undergrad programs and do you have any idea how a school like Texas Tech is viewed?
Question 2:
I am scheduled to take the GMAT next month and have been studying diligently. Assuming my score is on par with the averages of my target programs, do you feel I stand and adequate chance of admission?
Thanks in advance!
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AdmissionsConsultants
Admissions Expert
USA
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Posted - 01/12/2005 : 12:17:58
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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
Thanks in advance....great board and wonderful insight.
Anxiety is setting in for this too average Joe???....
Would just like any comments/tips on where my weaknesses may be...and how to possibly offset them.
I have no problem helping you identify some of your weaknesses and opining on your chances. Our consultants are far more knowledgeable than yours truly and they spend their full time working with MBA applicants. Consequently, the strategies for mitigating weaknesses is something exclusively performed by our consultants for their clients.
27 y.o. white male from hopefully under represented Maine
Engineering undergrad from U-Michigan w/ 3.0 GPA
6 years work experience as a Naval Architect
670 GMAT (73% Q, 85% V)
The quant score is a bit low, but with an engineering curriculum, this concern should be easily mitigated.
I wouldn’t put too much faith in to representing Maine. The admissions committees will be less than impressed if you try to make this the crux of your applications.
Unfortunately there isn't much "wow" factor on outside work activities (I am lacking)...any way to offset this?
Also, the nature of the company (and the current business environment) doesn't foster an environment for clear, defined career progression and management opportunities.
Unless you find a very good way to spin these 2 factors, they will clearly hurt you at the top 30 schools.
Worthwhile to accentuate the nature of my undergrad degree (naval architecture & marine engineering) and the uniqueness of my employer and job experiences (shipbuilder for US Navy)??
You’d be even more unique if you had gone to Webb undergrad, but you have some differentiating work experiences as a shipbuilder.
Applying to IU-Kelley, Iowa-Tippie, Florida-Warrington, Minnesota-Carlson...aiming too high...or in the ballpark at least?
With well-prepared applications, these should be attainable.
I appreciate the truthful insight.
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
President
AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
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AdmissionsConsultants
Admissions Expert
USA
2123 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2005 : 12:37:27
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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
I am interested in applying to a top program (Harvard, Stanford, Fuqua) and am concerned how my undergrad education will be viewed relative to those of other applicants. I attended Texas A&M University for two years before I transferred to Texas Tech. My GPA at A&M was 3.14, but I really dedicated myself at Tech and finished my B.B.A there in MIS and Marketing there with a 3.97 (only one 'B' in 2.5 years). After browsing these boards, I have noticed that a significant percentage of Top-10 hopefuls has graduated from what many would consider to be more prestigious schools than Texas Tech.
I am in my fourth year of employment with one of the largest corporations in the world and will be able to demonstrate upward movement during my tenure. I have held team lead roles and am currently responsible for developing the corporate plan for my division. Acquiring letters of recommendation should not be a problem.
Question 1:
What is your opinion on the manner in which the top schools rate undergrad programs and do you have any idea how a school like Texas Tech is viewed?
This is another ‘urban legend.’ If highly-rated undergrad programs appear to be over represented at the top schools, it is because their graduates tend to be brighter and get the best jobs right out of school. You will find plenty of students from schools held in far lower regard than Texas Tech in the top MBA programs. You will also find that no one with admissions committee experience, to the best of my knowledge, is stating that the reputation of the undergraduate school is a significant factor. (Caveat: The undergraduate institution is accredited by at least the state if it’s public and the institution does not spend a lot of money with TV, radio, and bus ads. Enough said I hope...)
Question 2:
I am scheduled to take the GMAT next month and have been studying diligently. Assuming my score is on par with the averages of my target programs, do you feel I stand and adequate chance of admission?
You have a good trend in your GPA so an average GMAT score will enable you to clear the academic qualifications hurdle.
Thanks in advance!
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
President
AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
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johnny
Underclassman
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Posted - 01/18/2005 : 09:00:02
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Hello,
I want to know what chances an individual who graduated from Boston College a couple of years ago with a degree in mathematics and a 3.6 GPA has of getting into the MBA program of a *big name* school like Harvard. If my GPA is not high enough, what are the best schools I could realistically expect to get accepted to?
Johnny
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AdmissionsConsultants
Admissions Expert
USA
2123 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2005 : 09:33:44
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Hi Johnny and thanks for your inquiry.
Hello,
I want to know what chances an individual who graduated from Boston College a couple of years ago with a degree in mathematics and a 3.6 GPA has of getting into the MBA program of a *big name* school like Harvard. If my GPA is not high enough, what are the best schools I could realistically expect to get accepted to?
Grades are only one small part of the MBA admissions equation. We wouldn’t have CPA-verified success rates in excess of 95% if the schools only cared about the undergraduate transcript.
To answer your question directly, yes, a 3.6 GPA in math from BC will clear the academic qualifications hurdle at HBS. What will matter even more is your story, themes, essays, letters of reference, leadership experience, etc.
Johnny
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
President
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DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
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johnny
Underclassman
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Posted - 01/18/2005 : 09:40:49
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ninaf
Underclassman
1 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2005 : 19:05:47
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I was accepted into the Chicago MBA program today. However, I am likely getting a big promotion at work. Has anyone heard of Chicago deferring admissions and under what circumstances? I definitely want to get an MBA, but I believe this new experience could help me gain even more from it in 2006.
Thank you.
-NFC
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Best of luck with your b-school applications,
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ryan
Underclassman
5 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 11:40:29
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AdmissionsConsultants
Admissions Expert
USA
2123 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 17:04:15
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Hi NFC and thanks for your inquiry.
I was accepted into the Chicago MBA program today. However, I am likely getting a big promotion at work. Has anyone heard of Chicago deferring admissions and under what circumstances? I definitely want to get an MBA, but I believe this new experience could help me gain even more from it in 2006.
I certainly would not categorize your chances of gaining a deferred admission from Chicago as a ‘slam dunk,’ but it can, and has, been done in the past. With the proper spin, you should have a good case.
Thank you.
-NFC
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
President
AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
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dano2000
Underclassman
2 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 15:11:41
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I was wondering if you could give me an idea of what I need to do to get into the Langone program. I have worked in private banking for two major institutions for 9 years, being promoted to AVP last year. My grades were average at best in college as I was not sure about my direction (maybe a 3.0) and I have also been on a non profit board for a two years.
My question is this, what kind of GMAT score would I be looking at to get me into the program? Also, does it matter that my company has a huge relationship with NYU?
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AdmissionsConsultants
Admissions Expert
USA
2123 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 14:28:17
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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
I was wondering if you could give me an idea of what I need to do to get into the Langone program. I have worked in private banking for two major institutions for 9 years, being promoted to AVP last year. My grades were average at best in college as I was not sure about my direction (maybe a 3.0) and I have also been on a non profit board for a two years.
My question is this, what kind of GMAT score would I be looking at to get me into the program? Also, does it matter that my company has a huge relationship with NYU?
Thanks in advance.
The simple answer is the higher the score, the better your chances. Assuming you have a well-prepared application, and a less-than-easy major at an accredited college, a 650 should make you very competitive.
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
President
AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
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arctos
Underclassman
1 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2005 : 11:48:36
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Hi David,
I'm planning to apply to business school for the year beginning in 2006 and I'd like to get your opinion about how two things will impact my application to top 10 schools, especially Harvard. First here are my basic numbers:
Undergrad: UC Berkeley electrical engineering and computer science, 3.98 GPA
GMAT: 780
Here are the questions:
1) Immediately after university I moved to Hong Kong and later mainland China and have worked here ever since (3 years). On the one hand the companies I have worked for are not as prestigious as the ones I might have had opportunities with in the US, but that was the price I chose to pay to gain important (to me) language and cultural skills, and I've been able to take on much more responsibility. How will this be viewed by admissions commitees?
2) All top B-schools ask for salary information. How is this used and how important is it?
3) Are extracurriculars important in and of themselves, or are they only important if they show leadership/personal traits that aren't obvious from other parts of the application? If I haven't taken on significant extracurriculars but have taken on strong leadership roles at work and have other experiences (like the above) that differentiate me from others, am I still a strong candidate?
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angel_aser
Underclassman
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Posted - 01/25/2005 : 05:18:31
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My name is Angel Aser (from Spain, Europe). I was applying to Harvard, Columbia, MIT and Stanford.
I have been rejected by HBS, but I have been put in the waitlist of Stanford and MIT. And I have my Columbia interview this weekend.
What can I do to increase my oportunities at Stanford and MIT?
It is difficult to manage all of this from Spain.I am worried about the fact that if some of the universities tell me that I am in, for example, on July. How can I manage to solve the VISA, the housing, and so on with only one month?????
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best,
Angel Aser |
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