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Originally Posted by azmodeuus

Hi Jennifer,

Could you please provide an objective comparison of Institute de Empresa, Spain and HEC Paris listing the merits and demerits of both as well as how they stack up against the other European/US programs.

Warm Regards.

P.S - I have an admit with IE and an interview pending with HEC.

IE is ranked significantly higher by both Business Week and the Financial Times and IE outperforms HEC Paris in three key indicators: employment three months after graduating, salary increase, and 3-year post-MBA salary. While a little less than half of the IE graduates stay in Western Europe, 70% of HEC Paris graduates do stay in the region. This might mean that HEC has a bit less of a global reach and reputation.

I hope this helps you decide!

Regards,

Jennifer Bloom, CPRW

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Originally Posted by puneetmathur200

Jennifer ,

People trust U sooo much and ask U there queries ,
Ans you never reply to them .

I have been waiting for my answer since a month . Everyday i check this thread , and there is no reply from ur side :(

I'm glad you find the thread helpful. While it does sometimes take some time for me to reply based on my workload, I will try to be more diligent! The good news is that you exaggerated - you didn't have to wait a month for the reply :angel:.
Regards,
Jennifer Bloom, CPRW
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Originally Posted by sandeep.arora

Hi Jennifer,

I work in an Indian IT MNC but since the last 1.25 years I am in Denmark on project implementation. My total exp is 2.5+ yrs. I am planning to apply to CBS fr Sept 2009 session. Will they consider me with less exp (3 yrs by sept) ? Where does CBS stand in terms of MBA ranking ? My job basically has been technical only with very few opportunities for showing leadership skills etc, will it be a negative point ?

Thanks in Advance!

Hi, Sandeep. I actually do believe that the programs – including CBS – will consider you with only three years of experience, but in those three years you will need to demonstrate significant leadership and impact. If your current role is not allowing you that type of freedom, you may need to pursue a promotion or look elsewhere because this position sounds like a dead end.

I also suggest that you take a significant leadership role in community activities as well. This is another area of leadership that the top MBA programs are seeking.

Regards,

Jennifer Bloom, CPRW

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Originally Posted by naz422

Has anyone used essay writing service...if so please let me know which is the best one in India

Well, hello there, Naz. Allow me to introduce myself: I am Jennifer Bloom - an MBA application essay editor. While I cannot write the essays for you, I make the entire process easier for you by helping you identify your strengths, hone in on the best examples from your experiences, and write the multiple essays, application forms, and the CV that the MBA programs require. Feel free to explore my testimonials page to see just how happy my clients are.
Regards,
Jennifer Bloom, CPRW
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Originally Posted by fsajjad

hi Jennifer,
First of all thanks a tonne to answer all our queries with so much patience (Answering the same question again and again is no small game..)
Could you please assess my profile:
GMAT: 700 ( Q 49, V 35, AWA 5 )
Education : B.Tech (from premier college) - Topper
M.Tech(IIT) - Among the toppers
Work Experience: 6+ years in Telecom domain(working as a technical leader, leading project as well as customer interaction)
Extra curriculars: Good
Community services: Involvement in many NGOs, co founded one especially for providing micro credit facilities to underprevileged and now successfully running in multiple places with many volunteers.
Extra achievements: Class I officer in Indian railways (Qualified IES, UPSC one of the toughest exams to crack)
My goal: I have a passion to serve my country and this passion motivated me to prepare for Indian Engineering Services, a techno managerial cadre in Indian Govt. Qualifying it with a good rank, I chose the coveted post of Indian railways, which is the biggest and most complex network in the world(Every day Indian railways carry the population of 40 countries!!!!). I want to apply my technical knowledge, which I gained while working in Telecom industry, to improve the Indian railways, which are lagging on various fronts. To make Indian railways successful as profitable ventures, a good knowledge of business domain is absolutely necessary , which only an MBA can provide me. From MBA I wish to learn the general management with a focus on transportation mngmnt as well as strategy and innovation.
Short term goal -> To join a consulting firm to hone my skills in consulting especially infrastructure consulting(rail, road, general transportation).
Long term goal-> Armed with buisness knowledge, I would join Indian railways and make an effective contribution to improve the Railways and make it world's best.

I am planning to apply in INSEAD, Judge, SAID in R3.( Yes I got late in applying :confused: due to some personal reasons)
Does my above profile and my reason to pursue MBA strong enough to convince adcom? Would you suggest me to go ahead and apply to my 3 dream schools in R3?
Your comments would be invaluable to me.
Thanking you in anticipation.
regards
fsajjad

I do think that the railway experience and goals will catch the interest of the MBA programs, yes, but the trick will be to make sure that your examples and essays do not just tell the same story of technical project management that so many others tell. In addition, for the career goal essay, you will need to be very detailed about the guarantee (if any) of a job in IES after your consulting stint. This is really key for them to buy into your future career path.

INSEAD's January intake is the "better" option in my opinion since it allows students time for an internship. The first round deadline for that program is March 11 so you have plenty of time. The "problem" with that option is that if you are accepted Round 3 to either Judge or Said you will probably have to decide (and submit a deposit) before you have an answer from INSEAD.

I do think a Round 3 application is worthwhile, especially this year because of the global downturn that in my opinion will keep others from attending (leaving more spots available in Round 3 than there are usually).

Best of luck with the application process!

Regards,

Jennifer Bloom, CPRW

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Originally Posted by sushilbansal

Hi Jennifer,

Where do Babson stand among Stanford, UCLA, MIT. I have read a lot about Babson that it is #1 in entrepreneurship program. But there are a lot of apprehensions about babson. Some say that attending Babson is not worth for your money. Uptp what extent these talks are true

Babson is a truly excellent program that will prepare you for your entrepreneurial career goals. However, if you compare salaries for students at Stanford, UCLA, MIT, and Babson after graduating you will see a large discrepancy: while the average starting salary for Babson graduates is $92K, Stanford graduates are making an average of over $120K, MIT grads are earning an average of $111K, and UCLA grads are earning $100K (according to BusinessWeek). These statistics are what prompt people to claim a low return for the money. I strongly recommend that you visit the programs and speak to current students and graduates to determine if Babson is or is not a good fit for you and your career goals before you decide.

Regards,

Jennifer Bloom, CPRW

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[soulinluv]

Hi Jennifer,

You have done a great work for Puys.I sincerely thank you for your efforts and time to patiently reply to everybody's query.

I have 5 years of exp so far and planning to apply for fall 2010.
My stats are
GMAT 700
WE 5 years IT
Undergrad GPA 3.3
Loads of leadership in community and work space
I am interested in MPP/MBA.I want to work in public sector consulting focusing on policy issues.I am planning to app HKS,Columbia ,Georgetowna and NUS(as back up) for JD.I will apply to few more schools focused in Social sector such as ROSS,Yale ,Berkley ,Boston and UNC.

I started part time non profit consulting organization and have done couple of non profit consulting assignments in sustainability and education sector with government and NGOs.I plan to take few internship this year focusing on policy issues.


Please advice me on choice of programs and what all i can do to utilize my next six months.Do you think i need to focus my energy towards boosting GMAT also or can work more on profile and applications.

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Originally Posted by soulinluv

Hi Jennifer,

You have done a great work for Puys.I sincerely thank you for your efforts and time to patiently reply to everybody's query.

I have 5 years of exp so far and planning to apply for fall 2010.
My stats are
GMAT 700
WE 5 years IT
Undergrad GPA 3.3
Loads of leadership in community and work space
I am interested in MPP/MBA.I want to work in public sector consulting focusing on policy issues.I am planning to app HKS,Columbia ,Georgetowna and NUS(as back up) for JD.I will apply to few more schools focused in Social sector such as ROSS,Yale ,Berkley ,Boston and UNC.

I started part time non profit consulting organization and have done couple of non profit consulting assignments in sustainability and education sector with government and NGOs.I plan to take few internship this year focusing on policy issues.


Please advice me on choice of programs and what all i can do to utilize my next six months.Do you think i need to focus my energy towards boosting GMAT also or can work more on profile and applications.

Hi, Soulinluv. The key to your success is going to be highlighting your public sector experience and deflecting attention from your IT background. If you think you could boost your GMAT to a 730 or above, I do think that would help, yes, but just going up 10 points is not going to be as influential as the impact you could have if you were to make a large impression on public policy or an NGO in the next six months instead.

Other strong social entrepreneurship MBA programs that you may want to consider include Duke, Kellogg, Haas, and Cornell.

Regards,

Jennifer Bloom, CPRW

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[soulinluv]

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for your prompt reply.I will broaden my school list as per your inputs.
Right now i am keeping GMAT on back burner ,in case i get some free time and confident about improving then only will retake else i will go ahead with same score.


I am right now just focusing on my internship.

Anyways .I will keep on troubling you more with queries as application deadline approaches.

[dreamba2012]

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for all the time that you are spending to help eager applicants like us.

I had given my GMAT (got 720) immediately after I graduated from engineering in May 2007. I was clear I wanted to do an MBA after 3 years of work ex and thus thought it was best to give GMAT at that stage so that I could focus on other parameters. Now I am planning to apply to universities in US for the class of 2010-2012.

I had a couple of queries based on this -

1) Would my GMAT score being a couple of years old have a negative impact on my application? I was hoping I could actually use it as an advantage for showing the clarity and focus I had from the starting of my career.

2) Is there any university you are aware of which doesnt accept a GMAT score older than 2 years?

Kindly advice.

Cheers,

Nikhil