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12 Dec 2019, 21:41
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Hey All,
I decided to apply to MBA this cycle pretty late this (my fault) and I tried to cram everything in the past month or so. Now that the deadline is looming, I have some questions about the risk of applying.
First of all, I took the GMAT and got a 660 47Q34V (again my fault for starting to study a few weeks ago) and I'm a 29 M USA(30 early next year). I'm a little pressured to want to apply this cycle because of my age. I have most of essays done.
Are there any risks to apply to reach schools with my stats? Or should I focus on applying to my "target" schools this year and continue to study for the GMAT and apply for the elite schools next cycle if I get a higher score?
My (realistic) reach with my current stats will probably be UCLA and USC. I'm currently planning to apply Cambridge (slight reach) and Ceibs.
Here are my concerns:
1. I don't want my make my recommenders potentially have to write recommendations for two cycles. Therefore, I don't know if I should ask my top recommenders for this cycle (with weaker stats) or ask my second choice recommenders and only ask top rate ones when I do have stronger stats
2. Applying to reach school this year will make me a re-applicant next year. Is it better to apply to schools the first time with better stats? I probably can get a better GMAT score but again, there are no guarantees.
Thank you
I decided to apply to MBA this cycle pretty late this (my fault) and I tried to cram everything in the past month or so. Now that the deadline is looming, I have some questions about the risk of applying.
First of all, I took the GMAT and got a 660 47Q34V (again my fault for starting to study a few weeks ago) and I'm a 29 M USA(30 early next year). I'm a little pressured to want to apply this cycle because of my age. I have most of essays done.
Are there any risks to apply to reach schools with my stats? Or should I focus on applying to my "target" schools this year and continue to study for the GMAT and apply for the elite schools next cycle if I get a higher score?
My (realistic) reach with my current stats will probably be UCLA and USC. I'm currently planning to apply Cambridge (slight reach) and Ceibs.
Here are my concerns:
1. I don't want my make my recommenders potentially have to write recommendations for two cycles. Therefore, I don't know if I should ask my top recommenders for this cycle (with weaker stats) or ask my second choice recommenders and only ask top rate ones when I do have stronger stats
2. Applying to reach school this year will make me a re-applicant next year. Is it better to apply to schools the first time with better stats? I probably can get a better GMAT score but again, there are no guarantees.
Thank you
12 Dec 2019, 23:53
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Hi and welcome to GMAT Club! No worries about a late application timeline - life happens!
Your age is getting up there but not critical at this point - you should not feel the pressure that you have to apply this year. Next year will be totally fine. It won't make that much difference, and if by chance you have another masters/advanced degree or any military time/experience, that often gets "deducted".
In general, your chances will be best if you apply in R1 next season. You have a lot more time to get things done/figured out/your GMAT improved, your recommenders prepped, work with a consultant/friend/etc to polish your essay. Your timeline would be really solid. There is no rush to apply in R2 this year but it is possible....
1. You can estimate your chances here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/what-are-my- ... ml?fl=menu
2. I would suggest that if you apply, then you do it right. So get teh best score, best food forward, and best recommenders.
3. Not sure about your GPA but your GMAT may need a bit of a push (see what the WAMC tool says). I think you can easily get a tutor for a few weeks and get another 20-30 points to be close enough to the magic 7 number that is a passable score within the Top 20.
4. It's best not to to be a reapplicant. The re-applicant essays and story are annoying, such as "What's new with you" what's different this time and that stinks. I would do a push for the GMAT and try to nail it by Christmas or shortly after. That will be your point of no return. If you get 680 or above, it is a "GO". Also, while you are focusing on the GMAT, you can engage consultants/alums/friends/current mba students to take a look at your essays and give you a sense of reality and how complete you are with them.
5. You don't have much time - about a month left and I don't know if you thrive under pressure or crumble. If you thrive, then it is doable. If you like to be structured and organized, I would say your chances are better to apply in Sept 2020. Many feel/think R1 is a better round anyway.
Good luck and welcome again,
BB.
Your age is getting up there but not critical at this point - you should not feel the pressure that you have to apply this year. Next year will be totally fine. It won't make that much difference, and if by chance you have another masters/advanced degree or any military time/experience, that often gets "deducted".
In general, your chances will be best if you apply in R1 next season. You have a lot more time to get things done/figured out/your GMAT improved, your recommenders prepped, work with a consultant/friend/etc to polish your essay. Your timeline would be really solid. There is no rush to apply in R2 this year but it is possible....
1. You can estimate your chances here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/what-are-my- ... ml?fl=menu
2. I would suggest that if you apply, then you do it right. So get teh best score, best food forward, and best recommenders.
3. Not sure about your GPA but your GMAT may need a bit of a push (see what the WAMC tool says). I think you can easily get a tutor for a few weeks and get another 20-30 points to be close enough to the magic 7 number that is a passable score within the Top 20.
4. It's best not to to be a reapplicant. The re-applicant essays and story are annoying, such as "What's new with you" what's different this time and that stinks. I would do a push for the GMAT and try to nail it by Christmas or shortly after. That will be your point of no return. If you get 680 or above, it is a "GO". Also, while you are focusing on the GMAT, you can engage consultants/alums/friends/current mba students to take a look at your essays and give you a sense of reality and how complete you are with them.
5. You don't have much time - about a month left and I don't know if you thrive under pressure or crumble. If you thrive, then it is doable. If you like to be structured and organized, I would say your chances are better to apply in Sept 2020. Many feel/think R1 is a better round anyway.
Good luck and welcome again,
BB.
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