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Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 12:23
I'm planning to apply to MBA programs in the next year or two. I'm curious about what people think my chances might be at the top 5 programs. My basic stats are below. I expect I can write some solid essays and am sure I will have great recs.

College:

Top LAC - GPA: 3.5 (history)

graduated with distinction and wrote honors thesis

Work:

2 years of banking (analyst) at Lazard in nyc (restructuring group)

2 years of MM private equity (leadership position within entrepreneurial shop)

GMAT - 750

I'm also Native American and plan to write one of my essays about my connection with my heritage, some of the native american organizations in which i have been deeply involved and how i plan to use an MBA to help me further some of these efforts within the community.

thanks for any input
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 14:40
Is there some reason you think you wouldn't be competitive? That profile looks pretty good. I think you have a good shot anywhere.
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 17:49
there is no specific reason I think i wouldn't be at least competitive. I don't see much sense (for my particular work situation) in going to business school unless I go to HBS, stan, or wharton. I guess my question was really if anyone thought I had a realistic shot at any of those schools (given the intense competition)
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 18:42
Your profile hits all the marks, but it is similar to that of many others, so bottom line is: Write some stellar essays! See the standard books http://www.amazon.com/Great-Application ... 878&sr=8-1 or http://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Into-Top- ... 911&sr=1-1 or search for info in the forums here. Best of Luck!
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 21:11
Profile looks great so far. ThomasD, have you used those books before? Any of the two you would specifically recommend?
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 23 Mar 2010, 21:28
I do not have the first, but I have the second book and am currently working through it. Being an avid gmatclub forum reader, many things will sound familiar - and I do not mean simply the GMAT aspects - however, I find it quite useful as a quick reference for the essay writing and general positioning aspects of the application. In the bigger scheme of things I feel it's $20 well spent
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Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs [#permalink] New post 25 Mar 2010, 21:29
ThomasD wrote:
I do not have the first, but I have the second book and am currently working through it. Being an avid gmatclub forum reader, many things will sound familiar - and I do not mean simply the GMAT aspects - however, I find it quite useful as a quick reference for the essay writing and general positioning aspects of the application. In the bigger scheme of things I feel it's $20 well spent


Thanks a lot. I will keep tab on the book as well once I finish my GMAT journey...
Re: Chances at Top MBA Programs   [#permalink] 25 Mar 2010, 21:29
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