nantar wrote:
Hi
I would like to have a feedback about my admission chances for the following MBA programs: LBS, Oxford, and INSEAD. I am 29, from Lebanon (MiddleEast).
Academically speaking, I have a B.Eng in Computer and Communications from the American Uni. of Beirut, one of the most prestigious universities in the middleEast. My average is 74/100, slightly lower than 3.0 on the American scale. In addition, I have a M.Sc in Communications Engineering from the Technical Uni of Munich in Germany with an average of 2.5/5.0, which is equivalent to a good honours on the German Scale.
As per my professional experience, I have around 8 years of International experience between the Gulf, and Europe; in addition, I have demonstrated managerial capacity as early as I was 24 years old.
I have an outstanding record of extra-curricular activities, leadership and community involvement.
As per the GMAT, I took it for the 1st time on December 6th, 2004. And, my score was:
Quant: 47 (81%)
Verbal: 31 (62%)
Overall: 640 (80%).. Actually, I didn't have time to properly prepare for GMAT.
I am aiming to meet January deadlines, so your prompt response will be of a high benefit.
Thank you very much.
LBS and Insead are probably somewhat of a stretch for you, particularly if your grades really are the equivalent of somewhat less that a 3.0. I suspect that the 74 is higher than a 3.0 and encourage you to report it as a 74 and not translate it, if at all possible. The schools know how to interpret a score from a well-known school. You have a competitive profile for Oxford.
BTW, the transcripts for the chat for these 3 schools should be posted by the end of the weekend. They may help you with your essays.
Good luck!
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11 Dec 2004, 17:54
