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could you guys give me your opinion on my chances? How much would 1 year at McKinsey raise my chances of getting to ultra elite schools?

What are my chances as of today with following:

1) H/S

2) Kellog, Chicago, Columbia, Michigan

3) Virginia, Cornel, Haas, NYU


If I decide to appply for Fall 07, should I employ a "consulting" firm to help me better craft my aplication? Is there one that you guys could recomend?

What are my chances of getting any grants/scholarships from any of these schools if i apply now vs next year (after working for a year for M
Kinsey)??

Many thanks in advance for response. I know that i have many questions, but i am seriously confused.

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p.s I know that you guys probably heard it thousands times, but the truth is that your book really is great, and i mean it!
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Much more important than having a year of McKinsey on your resume is showing WHAT you have accomplished on the job, whether it's at McKinsey or somewhere else. So, focus much less on the name and more on what you can personally accomplish on the job. That's what will increase your chances the most.

Based on the limited info I have, I think your chances of getting into at least one top-five school are pretty good. Don't hold your breath on grants or scholarships, though... They're pretty rare at the ultra-elite schools. My advice: Attend the school that you really want to attend (if you get in), not the school that offers you more money. Remember that this is decision will affect your career for the rest of your life!

Re: consulting firms, I strongly recommend Veritas, which is a partner of ours. They actually employ many of the principles that we outline in Your MBA Game Plan.

Good luck!

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