[deba_s56]

My personal preference is this:

If you are applying to 5-6 schools, you will most likely apply to 2 reach + 3 target + maybe 1 safety school. Then, take risk with one of your reach schools. If it pays off, great. If it does not, it does not really matter as it was a reach for you and your applications are anyway written in conventional ways for 1 reach + 3 target schools.

[zenith2006]

Originally Posted by deba_s56

My personal preference is this:

If you are applying to 5-6 schools, you will most likely apply to 2 reach + 3 target + maybe 1 safety school. Then, take risk with one of your reach schools. If it pays off, great. If it does not, it does not really matter as it was a reach for you and your applications are anyway written in conventional ways for 1 reach + 3 target schools.

Hi Deba

I am planning to apply for Fall' 08. I have PMed you my profile and the schools that I am targetting. Your inputs/suggestions would be a great help.

[kumarvibhore]

Hi All ,

I Would Like To Know , How Much Work Ex Would Suffice For Getting Into A Top 15 USA B-school ? What Other Attributes Could Be Used To Cover Up For This ?

[Simz]

Originally Posted by kumarvibhore

Hi All ,

I Would Like To Know , How Much Work Ex Would Suffice For Getting Into A Top 15 USA B-school ? What Other Attributes Could Be Used To Cover Up For This ?

there is no fixed amount of work ex that can suffise.. People with zero workex make it to the top schools.. people with 5 years and above workex might just be left out.. Wat matters is what u did, how much managerial potential u displayed and also how well u can sell urself in ur SOP's.. but 3 years is a good starting point for most b schools..

as for what can cover up for it- again there is no 1 secret formula that will do it.. A lot of extra curricular, some extraordinary performance (say if u r Leander Pace at the age of 19).. there can be many things.. IMHO all that matter is how well u can sell urself at the end of it (btw- a good acad and a good GMAT score helps like nothing else- so make sure u dont miss out on those.. work on it while u can)..

[maverick_niraj]

HI


My Introduction

A supply chain professional with GMAT score of 710 and work ex of 5+YEars
aiming to get admit in 2008 in UK programs

if some one can reply to my clarification

what are the criteria used for admit
in UK

if work ex is given adequate weightage or i need to improve the score

and for official transript required for application processing can i use the Photocopies of degree certificates
thanks in advance

regards
NIRAJ

[vibranture-]

Originally Posted by maverick_niraj

HI


My Introduction

A supply chain professional with GMAT score of 710 and work ex of 5+YEars
aiming to get admit in 2008 in UK programs

if some one can reply to my clarification

what are the criteria used for admit
in UK

if work ex is given adequate weightage or i need to improve the score

and for official transript required for application processing can i use the Photocopies of degree certificates
thanks in advance

regards
NIRAJ

Your basic profile [gmat, work exp., acads?] would be definitely acceptable to most schools in the UK. Actually, except for LBS, your GMAT is a little ahead of the pack.

But all apps have to be considered as a whole, and your essays and recos will be critical. If you also have a fine acad track record, you are in with a good chance pal.

Hope it helped.

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[coolr]

If you want to see how decisions are taken by admission directors, here are some videos of them in action. 3 applicant profiles discussed.

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[mealiennothuman]

Originally Posted by amitesh kapoor

Hi,I am mechanical engg and MBA from shimal university with 6 years experience in sales. I want to do 1 year MBA. if someone could suggest me the colleges. My GMAt score is 590.amitesh

Hi Amitesh,

There are very few 1 year MBA courses but quite a few 16-month MBA courses. Some of these are:

1. NUS MBA (Full-Time) - 16-month program with an option to complete it in 12 months. (Average GMAT score 680-690 for Indian applicants)
2. AIM - 16-month program
3. Mays School of Business - 16-month program
4. ISB - 12-month program (Average GMAT score 710)
6. IIM A, C, L Executive Programs - I think 12 month programs (not sure)
7. XLRI GMP - 12 month program
8. Great Lakes - I think 12 month program (not sure)

There might be others that I am not aware of.

All the above programs do accept GMAT scores but frankly you GMAT is low by Indian standard as you can see from some of the averages I have stated above.

Thanks,
Abhishek.

[Abm]

Hi,

I am an aspirant for the MBA programme starting 2008. I have about 6 years of IT experience.

Now, I am not sure which specialization will be good for a person with my
profile. I see 3 courses relevant to my profile - General MBA, Strategy,
Technology. I would appreciate some more insights in these streams so
that I am in a better position to decide.