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mariaplaksina
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06 Nov 2014, 14:44
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Well, i just passed my gmat and got 700 from first attempt - balanced score. Since i need to submit applications before christmas i decided to focus on applications and not retake the test. Of course i will target top MBA programs like COlumbia, Stern, etc. I am 28 years old, female, from Russia. The trick with me is that i immigrated as i student at the age of 21 from small town without any money, but with big hopes to make it in a big city. I had to enroll at the school in New york to get a degree - instead of getting finance BA i decided to pursue art history as i found it fascinating. While i was studying i did odd jobs to survive - so i finally got my diploma at the age of 27. I did a number of good internships, but i was unable to get a job in the industry - well, it is really hard + i went to inexpensive college as i couldn't afford any better, which is disadvantages as well. So the only opportunity in life i see now is to get into MBA program to get a job in media (i got a job during winter olympics with NBC and absolutely loved it - worked mostly as translator in russia), but since my case is a little unusual i can not show 4-5 years of job experience to admission committee, nor can i wait more to get any as time is not on my side. I dont want to bore any one, but please give me your opinion on my case. Do you think i have a chance to get into good school? thank you
07 Nov 2014, 01:21
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Hey !
Few comments from my side.
Your GMAT score is good but unfortunately it sounds that you won't be able to show any full time experience to the adcoms. It would be like 2-3 years. You can definitely explain them what you did and the circumstances, if they are convinced with your story, you have a chance.
Another thing is, no intention to dissappoint you but targeting top schools like Columbia with 700 score and that experience sounds bit far fetched. Probably you can go bit lower in the schools and also look for schools which offer more scholarships.
Its just a general comment, I am not sure what kind of activities you pursued during your work experience. May be you have some hidden stars there.
Another thing what you can do is, search for schools which do a free profile consulting for your profile. Atleast by that you would get first hand evaluation. There might be few schools who do that.
Let me know if you have more questions.
All the very best for your applications !
Cheers !
Dhiraj
www.globalmba-gyan.com
Few comments from my side.
Your GMAT score is good but unfortunately it sounds that you won't be able to show any full time experience to the adcoms. It would be like 2-3 years. You can definitely explain them what you did and the circumstances, if they are convinced with your story, you have a chance.
Another thing is, no intention to dissappoint you but targeting top schools like Columbia with 700 score and that experience sounds bit far fetched. Probably you can go bit lower in the schools and also look for schools which offer more scholarships.
Its just a general comment, I am not sure what kind of activities you pursued during your work experience. May be you have some hidden stars there.
Another thing what you can do is, search for schools which do a free profile consulting for your profile. Atleast by that you would get first hand evaluation. There might be few schools who do that.
Let me know if you have more questions.
All the very best for your applications !
Cheers !
Dhiraj
www.globalmba-gyan.com
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