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Hi,

I am planning to apply to B-Schools in the 2nd round this year. I'd appreciate any feedback around my chances of getting into one.

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Indian Female, 30 yrs, UG (engineering, IIT Bombay) with 7.3/10 GPA, Graduate (3.9/4.0, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor) GMAT still to appear and if I don't completely botch it it should be 650+.

The tricky part is my work experience:
2 yrs - Engineer at an oilfield services company
2 yrs - Analyst in financial institution
1+ yr - product manager (software)

Interested in entrepreneurship focussed MBA - Haas PT, Stanford (still need to decide on 2 more schools)

Does the varied experience and UG GPA going to be a big trouble at Top 10 schools? 

thanks!

truthringer · Answer

Thanks for the specific questions.

The GPA should be fine, especially since you did so well academically in graduate school. 

You can definitely use your varied experiences as an advantage if you can find a way to weave that story together and discuss why you've made the changes you made, it should okay. Also you should be able to explain how you've arrived at your career goals based on your pas work experiences.

mylady · Answer

Thanks a lot for your response, and your opinion about the UG GPA. It gives me some solace....
The story about transitions needs to be woven convincingly in my head, and reflect into the essays somehow. 

I was wondering if there are any forums on entrepreneurship focussed MBAs in the GMATClub. I keep seeing the Babson University as the top ranked MBA program, but it scores low on all other streams. Would you know something about this school? And what's go great about its entrepreneurship program?

thx again..

scottshrum · Answer

I don't know about other forums on this site that can help you, but Babson ranks highly in that area (entrepreneurship) simply because it places so much focus on that subject. They have carved out that niche. It is a good school, but recruiters definitely don't view it on par with the likes of Haas or Stanford (if this matters to you). Other schools like MIT Sloan and Carnegie Mellon are also very strong in this area.

Also, be sure to get clear in your head about why you are interested in a PT or full time program.

Scott

mylady · Answer

Thanks Scott.

I have been postponing my MBA for last 1-2 years because I was not convinced about its value. I still am trying to answer some of those question ..

But at least I am convinced that a good school can give me an opportunity to network with some other people interested in very small scale or starting their own business. I have been finding it hard to find like-minded people in my everyday life. So the quality of the school matters a lot (not the recruitment as much as the pool of people)

PT/FT...that's the million dollar question. I am still learning a lot in my product management job, and I don't want to give it up. But just want to open more options if I can simultaneously. 

When you say clear up about the FT/PT, do you mean just in my head, or do I have to inform all schools about all other application to the detail of FT/PT?

-rg

scottshrum · Answer

I mean knowing why in your head, as well as making it clear to adcomms why a PT/FT program is right for you. But you don't need to disclose to each school what other programs you're applying to. 

If you're unsure, I'd actually recommend leaning toward a FT program. If you really want an MBA, jump in all the way!

Scott

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