Apr 24 | Chat session with ARINGO MBA Admissions consulting

Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here. and will answer any admissions questions you may have...
My name is Shimri Winters
I hold a BA in computer science and an MBA from the London Business School

I head the strategey at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting (https://www.ARINGO.com) we help candidates get accepted into top business schools, even with lower-than-average GMAT scores (I have a 660 😊 )

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com

Now let’s get the questions started!

and thanks GMATClub, nightblade354 and Nikhil for arranging this session!

Let me get this chat going and ask a question (and answer it )

The question is, should I rush and apply in R1 or wait and apply in R2?

In theory, R1 is always better. The chances might be slightly higher for both acceptance and scholarships, and even if they were the same, you want to know the answers by November, in case you need to apply to some backup options as well.

BUT R2 with a better application (CV, essays, recommendation etc.) or 20+ points in the GMAT ALWAYS beats R1
So only apply when you are ready!

A question from the sign up form. "Do you have any tips for reapplicants?"

Which MBA programs should be applied if an applicant age is 35 and have 11 years of Retail banking experience

SURE, first of all, it is a real bummer to be a reapplicant, but I help about 5-7 reapps every year, and it is possible! THIS YEAR we had reapps that got into Havard, London Business School, Kellogg, Yale (last Friday!) and more... so it is possible!!!

When reapplying, remember the schools WILL look at last year’s application, so you must try to show improvements.
How can you "improve"
1. Higher GMAT score
2. Work updates
3. a better story (let’s say career goals) while reflecting on last year’s story (The more I learn about Consulting, the more I understand that this is the way forward before I become an entrepreneur" for example)

GOOD LUCK!
Good things come to those who wait…

What are the possibilities to get admission in Cornell and Kellogg’s one year mba with a gmat score of 700 and work experience of 11 years

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From the sign up form "Any aspect of a candidate profile which is given more importance in admissions?"

Hi Harish555, I suggest you watch my video "MBA Over 30" which will answer all your questions. You are borderline between "regular" MBAs, EMBAs (part-time) and full-time programs for senior candidates...
Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg2yR6W ... l=GMATClub


Once you watch the video and have a better understanding of what it is you are looking for, feel free to reach out on shimriw@ARINGO.com and I can help further
GOOD LUCK!

Hello, I’m interested in applying for Mba admissions in the fall. I’m in my final semester of bba with business analytics as my major and an ipba iim pg certificate course that will be completed by December. In the meantime, I’ve worked as an R&D assistant engineer for my father’s company. I’ve conducted market research and believe that we should expand our firm to include product manufacturing in India. Can I get into top b schools if I have a strong gmat score?

From the sign up form: "What are the common mistakes that most applicants do applicants do in their applications?"

SURE:
Schools look for candidates that have the following qualities:
- Smart & Dependable
- Academic or Professional Excellency
- Vision (career goals, why MBA)
- School Interest & Motivation
- Leadership / Entrepreneurship experience
- International exposure
- Broad horizons

From the sign up form "What do schools look for in international candidates especially?"

see the video . I don’t know anything about you and your profile (gender, origin, hobbies, promotions, international exposure... ) but, if all these are "high" then your chances are quite high to these programs.
Again, once you have a GMAT score, feel free to send me your CV and GMAT to shimriw@ARINGO.com and I will try to assist further with the profile evaluation and school selection

exactly the things I stated in the above answer...

Hi, if you don’t have any full-time work experience and have only been working during your degree, then, you probably need to wait 2+ years before applying to top MBA programs, or you could apply to other MAster programs which don’t require a lot of experience, like Master in Management for example


Hi, I am not sure about the mistakes... but maybe to apply when you are not ready (CV, essays, LORs, GMAT score are not optimized)

What is the best european mba to work in the usa?

it is hard to say "what is better" but generally speaking ANY US school (eve not top 10) is better (= higher chances) for working in the US than ANY non-US school (again, this is on average)

I have 13+ years of experience and am in power sector. Which type of course and colleges will suit?

Hi amitsinha2210, I suggest you watch my video "MBA Over 30" which will answer all your questions. You probably have two options: EMBAs (part-time) or full-time programs for senior candidates (1Y MBAs)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg2yR6W ... l=GMATClub
GOOD LUCK!

Today, my salary is around 100.000 per year which is pretty good for the country Im working (Chile). What are the chances to improve my salary after an mba? Another question..is it possible to find senior positions jobs (leading sales teams for example) after doing an mba? I’m currently a head of sales, and i don’t want to loose my seniority