Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Apr 2310:00 AM EDT
-10:30 AM EDT
Admissions committees evaluate the GMAT/GRE in context — your background, your representation in the applicant pool, the strength of everything else in your file. The same score works for one candidate and falls short for another with identical numbers.
Apr 2312:00 PM PDT
-01:00 PM PDT
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Apr 2408:30 PM IST
-09:30 PM IST
Join us for a Live Coffee chat with Jenifer Turtschanow where we talk about enhancing your MBA profile and fixing gaps in just 4 months.
Apr 2511:00 AM EDT
-01:00 PM EDT
Looking to secure a coveted spot at a top business school? Our team of seasoned MBA admissions consultants, including top B schools alumni and industry leaders, is here to help turn your dreams into reality. Let’s kick-start your journey to success!
zesty
Joined: 03 Jun 2012
Last visit: 07 Feb 2014
Posts: 15
Schools: Ivey '15 Rotman '15 Johnson '15 Anderson '15 Stern '15 Tepper '15 Kenan-Flagler '15 Marshall '15 McCombs '15
GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37
Schools: Ivey '15 Rotman '15 Johnson '15 Anderson '15 Stern '15 Tepper '15 Kenan-Flagler '15 Marshall '15 McCombs '15
GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37
Posts: 15
Kudos:
0
02 Jul 2012, 23:27
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi there,
I have a question regarding applications - I've seen a number of posts on here from applicants who have concerns with a low undergrad GPA, or a low GMAT score, and how that'll affect their applications. But I haven't seen much of the flip side - that is, someone with a relatively strong GMAT, strong GPA, strong undergrad extracurriculars, but fairly mediocre-to-average work experience.
Let's say, for example, an applicant with 4 years of work experience (split 2 yrs each at 2 different jobs), but no actual progression because the transition from the first job to the second job was a lateral move. Thus, no managerial/leadership responsibilities due to lack of progression into more senior roles. Also, the type of work was fairly junior level duties at both jobs. Obviously this will affect the letters of recommendation as well, since not a whole lot can be said about the applicant's work or leadership role.
How does one mitigate such concerns regarding work experience/lack of progression? And also on concerns with mediocre recommendations?
I have a question regarding applications - I've seen a number of posts on here from applicants who have concerns with a low undergrad GPA, or a low GMAT score, and how that'll affect their applications. But I haven't seen much of the flip side - that is, someone with a relatively strong GMAT, strong GPA, strong undergrad extracurriculars, but fairly mediocre-to-average work experience.
Let's say, for example, an applicant with 4 years of work experience (split 2 yrs each at 2 different jobs), but no actual progression because the transition from the first job to the second job was a lateral move. Thus, no managerial/leadership responsibilities due to lack of progression into more senior roles. Also, the type of work was fairly junior level duties at both jobs. Obviously this will affect the letters of recommendation as well, since not a whole lot can be said about the applicant's work or leadership role.
How does one mitigate such concerns regarding work experience/lack of progression? And also on concerns with mediocre recommendations?
03 Jul 2012, 04:24
Kudos
Bookmarks
zesty
Hi Zesty,
I must say four years is a decently long time to demonstrate career progression. And career progression does matter, especially in a scenario where you are most likely competing with over-achiever applicants.
One way to mitigate the negative effects of your lack of opportunities at work is by involving yourself in leadership roles outside the company. It could be within the community, a non profit organization, or in a skill development group, like ToastMasters/ something of your own interest, say photography, where you initiate a group and lead its activities.
You may also consider waiting another year while you build up your professional resume, and then apply.
Namita
www.mbadecoder.com
03 Jul 2012, 11:04
Kudos
Bookmarks
zesty,
The strong GMAT/GPA will show that you are capable of handling business school academically, but will say nothing about your managerial promise. That's where schools look to career progression, reco letters etc. If your resume/recos are weak or ordinary, this will hurt you at top schools. One strategy can be to compensate for these through your extracurriculars: great leadership as a volunteer, for example, or some company you started outside of your day job. These outside activities can be sources of reco letters too.
--Paul Bodine, https://www.paulsbodine.com, Great Applications for Business School
The strong GMAT/GPA will show that you are capable of handling business school academically, but will say nothing about your managerial promise. That's where schools look to career progression, reco letters etc. If your resume/recos are weak or ordinary, this will hurt you at top schools. One strategy can be to compensate for these through your extracurriculars: great leadership as a volunteer, for example, or some company you started outside of your day job. These outside activities can be sources of reco letters too.
--Paul Bodine, https://www.paulsbodine.com, Great Applications for Business School
zesty
