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female/35 years/700 GMAT [#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2016, 11:15
Hi everyone, I'm looking to apply to a full time MBA program; honest advice appreciated!

About me: female, 35 years, Pakistani
Education & GPA: 3 year BBA and 1 year MBA from Pakistan, GPA 3.76 AND 3.57 respectively (Graduated at 3rd position in BBA)
Work EX: 11 years in banking, with 3 in UAE (CURRENT)
GMAT: 700 Extracurriculars: not too strong, white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Target schools: full time MBA at Rotman, Queen's and Ivey (I am unable to identify which, if any US schools make sense for me given my profile in terms of age plus having one MBA degree already - advice needed here too!!)
Why 2nd MBA: first MBA was with zero work ex, and now that i am in middle management, I want to acquire a broader set of skills in strategic thinking and management

Target after MBA: same industry, same function, change of geography from UAE to Canada/US
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Re: female/35 years/700 GMAT [#permalink] New post   30 Apr 2016, 08:13
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Skepticfemme wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm looking to apply to a full time MBA program; honest advice appreciated!

About me: female, 35 years, Pakistani
Education & GPA: 3 year BBA and 1 year MBA from Pakistan, GPA 3.76 AND 3.57 respectively (Graduated at 3rd position in BBA)
Work EX: 11 years in banking, with 3 in UAE (CURRENT)
GMAT: 700 Extracurriculars: not too strong, white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Target schools: full time MBA at Rotman, Queen's and Ivey (I am unable to identify which, if any US schools make sense for me given my profile in terms of age plus having one MBA degree already - advice needed here too!!)
Why 2nd MBA: first MBA was with zero work ex, and now that i am in middle management, I want to acquire a broader set of skills in strategic thinking and management

Target after MBA: same industry, same function, change of geography from UAE to Canada/US


Thanks for writing here.

Your profile is more suitable for Canadian b-schools. Rotman prefers people with 3-5 years of experience, but Queens, Ivey and Schulich could be a good bet. Settling in Canada is relatively easier given the work authorization rules.

Let me know if you wanna know more. I am based out of Toronto.
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Re: female/35 years/700 GMAT [#permalink] New post   04 Jun 2016, 12:09
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From the US pov, it will be difficult to get into a FT MBA program for the exact reasons you listed -- age and that you already have an MBA (regardless of when / where you did it). You may look into some executive MBA programs as those will target people like you who are further along in their careers -- and some may be more amenable to the fact that you already have an MBA.
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Re: female/35 years/700 GMAT [#permalink] New post   07 Jun 2016, 01:46
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Skepticfemme wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm looking to apply to a full time MBA program; honest advice appreciated!

About me: female, 35 years, Pakistani
Education & GPA: 3 year BBA and 1 year MBA from Pakistan, GPA 3.76 AND 3.57 respectively (Graduated at 3rd position in BBA)
Work EX: 11 years in banking, with 3 in UAE (CURRENT)
GMAT: 700 Extracurriculars: not too strong, white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Target schools: full time MBA at Rotman, Queen's and Ivey (I am unable to identify which, if any US schools make sense for me given my profile in terms of age plus having one MBA degree already - advice needed here too!!)
Why 2nd MBA: first MBA was with zero work ex, and now that i am in middle management, I want to acquire a broader set of skills in strategic thinking and management

Target after MBA: same industry, same function, change of geography from UAE to Canada/US



Hi,

You area perfect candidate for the fellowship programs at LBS, MIT and at Stanford.
They are for people with your no. of work experience years, on the cusp of senior roles and it doesn't matter so much that you have a previous MBA ( you will still have to address it in the application)

sending you the links:
https://www.london.edu/education-and-de ... 1aJFvl97IU
https://mitsloan.mit.edu/fellows/
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx

There is another one:
https://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/Graduate/Nany ... s_MBA.aspx
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Re: female/35 years/700 GMAT [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2016, 18:00
Hi there,

Since your intent is to move to a new geography, Canada looks easier and more suitable for you than the US. However, justifying a need for a 2nd MBA is always challenging. I believe you will have to not only address that in your essays but also show that you bring tremendous knowledge and unique perspectives to add to the school community.

There are several great Executive/ Part-time MBA programs in the US and Canada but unfortunately, most of them don't qualify for a student visa, so although you would be a good fit for them, they are mostly ruled out.

Good luck with your application.

In case you want personalized help on your application, feel free to reach me at mail@vibranture.com.
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