Hi all,
I am a 29-year old prosepctive mba student targetting Round II applications (i.e by first week of january 2007) for 3 top US schools (Wharton, Chicago, Stern).
As on today (i.e Dec.23, 2006) I am
ready with: Recommendation letters, Official College transcripts, initial write-up of essays for all 3 US schools, online application of each school.
During next week (12/25-12/29) I have planned to complete final draft of essays, fedex recommendation letters + college transcripts and SUBMIT online applications (i.e submit my apps for 2007 session)
Pros in my application this year are:
1. I visited each of the schools, met students and admissions directors personally and communicated by interest and plan to attend their school
2. Strong and rich work experience
3. Strong recommendation letters (current supervisor and CIO of current firm)
4. GPA is 2.9
5. Cross-cultural diversity in work experience
Cons in my application this year are:
1. Low GMAT score
2. I am 29 yrs old (probably too late for re-applying next year?)
Can anyone please advise should I consider to re-apply next year? What are my chances of getting admitted this year. If I consider to re-apply next year does it really matter whether or not I SUBMIT my application this year?
Are there any cons in reapplying next year?
I recall some schools ask for only 1 recommendation letter and few essays for re-applicants. Is that advantageous in any way over fresh applicants?
Can anyone share their thoughts, feelings or opinions. It will help me immensely in deciding application plan.
Thank you in advance.