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Hi,

Could you please give me some advice regarding my chances at getting accepted for Fall 2010:
Hispanic Male, age 31, from S. America (currently a foreign citizen, but with Permanent Resident Status). Currently residing in a western state (93.2% White - 86% White Non Hispanic).
Will take GMAT in 2 weeks (realistically 660-690 range).
Got a Bachelors Degree in Business Management in 2005. Top regional college.
GPA 3.11 (last 4 semesters GPA 3.50)
Worked from 2005-2008 on the private side of Health Industry (doubled revenues for my 4-person team). Switched to work for the State after the collapse of the economy in Sep2008, currently survived 3 rounds of lay-offs (only 2 out of 18 with the same seniority survived lay-off rounds). Currently working at a special position where my position is partially funded by the Federal Government & Private Hospital.

Languages: Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic Reading/Writing)

Extra curricular activities:
2 Years religious mission (unpaid) in South America, overseeing 160 missionaries.

Once youth national champion on my sport/hobby (in South America)- played National events in Philly, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, etc
Organized the biggest adult tournament for that sport/hobby in my state (85 participants) and a Scholastic State tournament for that sport/hobby on my State with over 125 participants. Taught sport/hobby at a Title I school for the last 3 years, getting second place statewide, also taught same soprt/hobby at Two Recreation Centers for the last 3 years.
I'm planning on applying to HBS, Stanford, Booth, Wharton, Kellog, Ross, Yale, MIT on th 1st Round. What are my chances?

Thank You

P.S. Might also look into Darmouth, Duke, Emory & BYU (all of these for round 2)
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A few questions when looking at your profile: If you're 31, and you graduated in 2005, did you do anything before college? You were prob around 23 when you entered college, which is when most people graduate. I guess the adcoms might be curious about this. Also, I guess you don't want to share your sport/hobby with us?

You seem to have great ECs, cannot really comment on your work ex, since you don't really describe what you did there (e.g. role or job title). Without trying to sound rude, but just from an academic standpoint it might be tough to get into your 1st choice schools. Both your GPA and estimated GMAT will be below average. Maybe try to aim for a higher GMAT if possible. Also your gap from when you graduated from high school and entered college may raise questions.

Some last advice: Maybe narrow down that list of bschools a bit and do more research. The schools you list are all very different from each other. I'd rather add a few more safety schools like Emory and BYU. Good luck!
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Hi,

Could you please give me some advice regarding my chances at getting accepted for Fall 2010:
Hispanic Male, age 31, from S. America (currently a foreign citizen, but with Permanent Resident Status). Currently residing in a western state (93.2% White - 86% White Non Hispanic).
Will take GMAT in 2 weeks (realistically 660-690 range).
Got a Bachelors Degree in Business Management in 2005. Top regional college.
GPA 3.11 (last 4 semesters GPA 3.50)
Worked from 2005-2008 on the private side of Health Industry (doubled revenues for my 4-person team). Switched to work for the State after the collapse of the economy in Sep2008, currently survived 3 rounds of lay-offs (only 2 out of 18 with the same seniority survived lay-off rounds). Currently working at a special position where my position is partially funded by the Federal Government & Private Hospital.

Languages: Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic Reading/Writing)

Extra curricular activities:
2 Years religious mission (unpaid) in South America, overseeing 160 missionaries.

Once youth national champion on my sport/hobby (in South America)- played National events in Philly, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, etc
Organized the biggest adult tournament for that sport/hobby in my state (85 participants) and a Scholastic State tournament for that sport/hobby on my State with over 125 participants. Taught sport/hobby at a Title I school for the last 3 years, getting second place statewide, also taught same soprt/hobby at Two Recreation Centers for the last 3 years.
I'm planning on applying to HBS, Stanford, Booth, Wharton, Kellog, Ross, Yale, MIT on th 1st Round. What are my chances?

Thank You

P.S. Might also look into Darmouth, Duke, Emory & BYU (all of these for round 2)
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Agree with the guy above - you have a great story which makes you viable for your top schools (subject to perfect execution) however you have certain areas which will raise a red flag (age, GPa,GMAT). I believe if you get your GMAt above 700 you will give yourself a much better chance - im thinking kellogg would be your sweet spot with >680 Gmat. Saying that though, I do think you can get into Yale with your current profile although HBS/Stan/booth would be a reach. Good luck.
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A few questions when looking at your profile: If you're 31, and you graduated in 2005, did you do anything before college? You were prob around 23 when you entered college, which is when most people graduate. I guess the adcoms might be curious about this. Also, I guess you don't want to share your sport/hobby with us?

You seem to have great ECs, cannot really comment on your work ex, since you don't really describe what you did there (e.g. role or job title). Without trying to sound rude, but just from an academic standpoint it might be tough to get into your 1st choice schools. Both your GPA and estimated GMAT will be below average. Maybe try to aim for a higher GMAT if possible. Also your gap from when you graduated from high school and entered college may raise questions.

Some last advice: Maybe narrow down that list of bschools a bit and do more research. The schools you list are all very different from each other. I'd rather add a few more safety schools like Emory and BYU. Good luck!
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