Hey James, thanks for sharing your profile.

With 5 years in healthcare and plans to stay in the industry post-MBA, you’ve got a focused and practical career path. Schools appreciate candidates who know what they want and have a clear line of sight into their post-MBA goals.

Your 690 GMAT is right in line with what Carlson typically sees, especially for their part-time program. It won’t wow anyone, but it won’t hold you back either, assuming the rest of your application shows strong professional impact.

The part-time MBA at Carlson is very well connected to the local healthcare ecosystem. If you're already in the Minneapolis area and planning to stay, it’s a great fit. Companies like Medtronic, UnitedHealth, and Mayo all recruit locally, and Carlson has good brand equity in the region.

Just make sure you're able to clearly explain your career story. If your current role as a product and supplement reviewer sounds niche, try to connect it to broader business decisions. Talk about strategy, product development, market insights; anything that shows you're not just reviewing but driving impact.

Overall, you’re in a good position. Let me know if you want help prepping for the interview or refining your narrative a bit more.

Best,
Ameer Khatri
Admissions Consultant
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