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Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate?

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Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 21 Feb 2011, 09:12
Hi,

I'm an engineer looking to apply to some of the US MBA programs, but i want to make sure i have a fair chance before starting this long process. i was trying to get some chances indication and stumbled upon this tool:
https://www.vocaz.com/ClientInfo/Chances ... n27985.htm

It supposed to predict my chances of admission. i did the calculations and my results were too pesimistic in my opinion :cry:
i have undergrad degree in Mechanical Engineering and almost 2 years of work experience. not much, i know...
anyone else tried it? found it accurate in retrospective?

cheers,
ahish

Originally posted by ahish on 29 Nov 2010, 08:08.
Last edited by ahish on 21 Feb 2011, 09:12, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   23 Nov 2014, 05:49
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I believe the perfect time to get a GMAT is when you have done some review. I’ll consider websites that cater tools for self-assessments in order for one to refresh his/her experiences and capabilities. Getting into graduate school must be a decision deliberately made through the desire of becoming an enhanced and progressed individual.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 09:41
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Well said.. These indication tools mean nothing. The only thing certain is that if you don't apply you will definitely not get in!

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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 13:27
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my Engineer friend who is right now at HBS took the Vocaz test on my request and his points were 12 points below the HBS category. That is direct evidence that the test is not accurate.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   03 Dec 2011, 00:21
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The questions is how many recommenders you can register in the online application. if you can only register 2, how will the third recommender get the questions?
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   05 Jun 2012, 08:56
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If it helps, I just ran this test with my profile. It said I should not get into Michigan... but I will be attending Ross in the fall.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   22 Jun 2012, 19:45
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One thing's for sure, if you do not apply, you'll definitely not be accepted. lol
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2012, 04:02
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I agree with all that has been posted here.

There is one thing that consultants and Ad com cannot tell you before they see the pool of applicants. How unique you are? How you standout is a direct proportion of the applicant pool. This factor is almost always discounted when you apply to top schools and especially when you ask Admission consultants.

So, if you are run off the mill types like Indian Engineer IT then you better get a high GMAT Score and apply.

If you have a unique profile like a Navy Engineer from Sri Lanka, then you might be a highly favoured candidate as long as the rest of the profile has no glaring areas.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   15 Feb 2014, 09:39
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I'm not sure that's the way you want to stand out, but if you think you can get away with it, go for it. You don't have to look like a paper cut-out of a suit.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2014, 12:26
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Seriously, is there any room for leeway or levity in the entire application process? The whole thing is extremely stressful once you've put your mind to getting in to one of the best schools. The only thing I can think of that might make it less anxiety producing would be leave yourself plenty of time (how many people do that?), and pace the different stages carefully.
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Re: Engineers - Is the free Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   16 Jun 2014, 08:36
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In case you have enough time, I suggest you also invest it in schools research and thinking about your career goals.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 09:36
Dude i would suggest that you put in the best application possible to each school on your list. No need to bother with these "indication tools"
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 10:58
What a piece of garbage. A classic case of overfitting if they actually did base this on past experience. Ignore this tool and ones like it, and instead spend some time reading through GMAT Club to get an idea of where you're best off applying. And perhaps ask for a profile eval in the admissions consultant forum to get some opinions, but even then take it all with a grain of salt.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   29 Nov 2010, 12:52
I just did this for fun, and found that my results actually line up pretty well with my previous projections of how competitive I am for the schools I'm applying to. Of course, since I don't know yet whether I'll be accepted to any of these schools, I don't know how well it lines up with reality. But I don't think it's a completely awful tool to use, as long as it's not your sole source of choosing schools. I would never avoid applying to a dream school because of a tool like this, but if it's really important for someone to attend b-school this upcoming year, this tool might indicate if they should add a safety school or two to the mix.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 06:29
Thanks guys for cheering me up :)
Of course I'm going for it!
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 06:45
Obviously, this is just a tool, and you do not have to put too much emphasis on that. However, I think the guys look competent, and I wouldn't say it is a completely irrelevant tool.
I would suggest that you take it into account for your applications, by putting more stress on certain area than on others .
The tool helps you realize that sport can help, community work, etc...
So my advice is: do not get depressed, just use it to maximize your chances.

Good luck with that
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 06:46
btw: I am by no means affiliated to Vocaz, but I am seriously considering asking them for help in my application process (fall 2013).
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 13:22
How are you supposed to decide whether your own essays, resume, etc. are "Strong," "Medium," or "Weak"? Would anyone here submit a "Weak" essay? I would put absolutely no weight into this tool... read through past "Applicant" posts on candidates for the schools you're interested in. And compare.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   07 Dec 2010, 07:35
ok. then I may agree on what you said, if your friend from HBS is below... then there must be some flaws in the tool.
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Re: Is the Vocaz Chances Indication accurate? [#permalink] New post   14 Dec 2010, 01:39
Actually, i just used it to check my "numbers" - age, work exp, managing people. I wanted to see where do I stand if I have strong essays and recommendations (assuming I will). For that purpose I think this tool is OK, it can give some indication.
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