Profile evaluation for McCombs, Jones, GMAT Focus 575, Manufacturing background, from Mexico

bb

1 year ago

Did you go to college in the US? Are you applying in a few years or doing a deferred program?

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Nalapatricia

1 year ago

Hello bb, I am a graduate in Mexico.
I´ll apply Round 1 this year, I updated the info on my profile.

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bb

1 year ago

Thank you and sorry about the confusion with matriculation/intake dates. We used to have it one way and then most people kept putting intake date, so we changed it from matriculation to intake - you actually thought about it "correctly" 👍

Your background and the fact that you are staying within the same industry is great - that will make your application stronger. As a Latino background you will also get some diversity points. My recommendation would be to connect with some of the students at Ross, Fuqua, Tepper, etc before you start working on your apps so you can shape some of your stories based on your conversations with them.

So, if you can get away with a test-waiver, that's great. In my experience for international candidates it is one less data point that your application has and if there is a question about your strength as an applicant, it may come into play. 3.34 is not considered high unless it is actually high at your college/major. Anyway, I don't want to sound biased as the GMAT guy so if you can get away with not taking the GMAT, and free up time to write applications, work on networking with students/alums, and build up your profile in other ways, absolutely do that and skip the test, but only if you have certainty in other areas. Also, not having a test score will often disqualify you from scholarship considerations (not always but often).

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MBADecoder

1 year ago

I'll agree with BB on the GMAT test. If you are currently not employed and can focus your time on the GMAT, that would only help you. You can also look into a few other programs. McCombs- because you stay in the city and can visit very easily. USC Marshall. Emory - its on the same coast as you, if location is a consideration
Otherwise, your profile looks good

Namita Garg,
www.mbadecoder.com

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ARINGO

1 year ago

Hey,

I am impressed by your background in logistics and database management within the automotive industry. Impact in your experience at BMW Group is exactly what you need to succeed.

Your ability to handle complex material planning and databases is a huge asset, and these skills will be invaluable in Operations Management after your MBA. The schools you've chosen, Ross Michigan, Fuqua, and Tepper, are all known for their amazing programs in operations and supply chain management.

While many schools are yet to publish application requirements for 2024-2025, here is a list of schools that offered test waiver last year for your reference:

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