Last visit was: 23 Apr 2026, 16:02 It is currently 23 Apr 2026, 16:02
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
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

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
avatar
Nashdkon
avatar
Joined: 17 Sep 2005
Last visit: 30 Jan 2006
Posts: 10
Posts: 10
Kudos: 0
Chances for gsb Updated on: 01 Nov 2005, 21:22
Originally posted by Nashdkon on 18 Sep 2005, 13:52.
Last edited by Nashdkon on 01 Nov 2005, 21:22, edited 1 time in total.
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Thanks so much and hats-off to the owners for having such a wonderful website.
User avatar
Paul
User avatar
Joined: 15 Dec 2003
Last visit: 10 Nov 2012
Posts: 2,707
Own Kudos:
1,651
Posts: 2,707
Kudos: 1,651
Chances for gsb 19 Sep 2005, 05:44
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi nash, you might also want to contact praveen who got into Chicago GSB this year: https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=17389
User avatar
Accepted.com
User avatar
Major Poster
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Last visit: 18 Dec 2022
Posts: 6,466
Own Kudos:
859
Given Kudos: 92
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 6,466
Kudos: 859
Chances for gsb 19 Sep 2005, 16:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Nashdkon
Hi,


First, I apologize if this post is under the wrong heading. I already have a post under "Ask Hjort". But would appreciate your response. Thank you.

I plan to apply for Part Time MBA at Chicago GSB for the winter/spring session and if that does not work out then I would apply for the Weekend MBA at GSB next fall. I request you to please let me know of my chances:

Work Experience: 12 years in IT Consulting (past 6 years working for the largest computer/consulting company), 1 year in mining.

I have not been a manager nor lead more than one person but have been a mentor.
My performance at work as been consistenly rated to be among top performers in my peer group (called a 1 rating). Got promoted once in the past 6 years but did not apply for the next promotion yet.

GMAT: 660 (47Q, 35V) AWA 4.5 (I did not write much in 2nd essay as I was having a shaky start but I am confident my admin essays will be pretty good.

Passions: Marathoner, avid reader, Enjoy Volunteering for Salvation Army, United Way and a similar but smaller organization although no leadership roles.


Career Goals:
1. To learn the other aspects of consulting - process/strategy and become a more thorough consultant
2. After five more years experience along with an MBA, want to start my own consulting firm.
3. Someday, along the side, get into personal financial planning.

Other personal goal: Write a novel

If not GSB, my only other choice is to go to SMU or UT part-time since I live in Texas. But if I get GSB, I intend to move or travel there for every class.

Do you think it is worth the "effort" to move from Texas for GSB or the UT parttime will help me achieve my goals "just as well" ?

Please let me know of my chances at GSB. I love the faculty there and have also read a book by Gary S Becker. Would want to learn from such distinguished faculty.
I would sincerely appreciate any response. If you think I am falling short of something to get into GSB(gmat score?), please let me know.

Thanks so much and hats-off to the owners for having such a wonderful website.

Best Regards,
Nash
Show more


your most welcome.

I am a little concerned about your lack of formal promotions. You will need to show growth in your level of responsibility if you can't show changes in title.

Regarding the UT/chicago option, I think it is largely a personal choice you have to make whether the move is worth it, especially if you want to return to Texas. If you want to go back, then the reach of the Chicago name is probably less important and it is harder to justify the move.

Good luck!
avatar
Nashdkon
avatar
Joined: 17 Sep 2005
Last visit: 30 Jan 2006
Posts: 10
Posts: 10
Kudos: 0
Chances for gsb 20 Sep 2005, 03:03
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Thanks for your response.

I did have and can show how my responsibilities increased over the years. Also, I improved my breadth and depth in the relavant subjects. Just that I needed to perform at the highest level for a few years before I can apply for a promotion.

So, if I do show in the interview/essay how my responsibilites grew without a formal change in title, do you seen anything else glaring that can keep me out of the part-time program at gsb? I am going to stick to focussing on Chicago gsb only.

Thanks again and best regards,
Nash
User avatar
Accepted.com
User avatar
Major Poster
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Last visit: 18 Dec 2022
Posts: 6,466
Own Kudos:
859
Given Kudos: 92
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 6,466
Kudos: 859
Chances for gsb 21 Sep 2005, 15:27
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Nashdkon
Thanks for your response.

I did have and can show how my responsibilities increased over the years. Also, I improved my breadth and depth in the relavant subjects. Just that I needed to perform at the highest level for a few years before I can apply for a promotion.

So, if I do show in the interview/essay how my responsibilites grew without a formal change in title, do you seen anything else glaring that can keep me out of the part-time program at gsb? I am going to stick to focussing on Chicago gsb only.

Thanks again and best regards,
Nash
Show more


No if you can show growth in responsibility, I don't see glaring problems for Chicago's part-time program.

Good luck!