All -
Some of you might be knee-deep in the MBA application process (currently Round 2), and others might be considering applying next year. I was in your shoes about a year ago and know how convoluted the process can be - it's about as "black box" as it gets.
Before I get any further - a bit about myself. I'm currently a first-year student (RC) at HBS. I've been a gmatclub reader for 5+ years now, and the community has helped me a lot through the application process.
A few of my friends and I want to help those thinking about applying or currently applying by connecting applicants to current students at top-tier MBA programs who can answer questions, help edit application, essays, or conduct mock interviews.
All of us are currently enrolled at one of the MBA programs - and depending on your preference and which school you are applying to, we will match you to a current student that has a very similar profile to yours. Topics we can touch on includes, but certainly are not limited to:
** What kind of "story" or narrative worked at each of the schools?
** GMAT high enough?
** How do I differentiate myself against 100,XXX candidates that look exactly like me?
** How does post-MBA recruiting work at top-schools?
** What type of students are each school looking for - really?
** What are the weak-spots on your application?
** What kind of questions are -currently- being asked during interviews at each of these schools?
** Rejected? (don't worry - a number of us were the first time around) - how to prepare for re-applying
** Waitlisted? (a few of us were as well) How do you get off? (the answer is NOT - do nothing, despite whatever the schools say)
** Ask us ANY question you can think of - no need to be coy or polite
Post questions below - happy to answer. If interested in a conversation with a current student, send me a PM. Good luck!