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blemebriller
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Hi all,

I have applied to some schools in R2 for 2011 fall admission with the following results. I am currently considering whether to re-apply previous schools / apply to new schools for 2012 admission. Would love to hear your comments!

Results for R2 2011 fall admission: Yale (wait list), LBS (ding after interview), Booth (ding after interview), Wharton (ding w/o interview), Columbia (ding w/o interview), Stern (ding w/o interview)

Aim for R2 J-term: Insead

Aim for R1 2012 fall admission: Yale, LBS, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg

My profile:

GMAT: 3rd attempt 700 (Q49 V37 AWA6.0), 2nd attempt 690, 1st attempt 610
School: BA in Economics, top Canadian university, top 10%, GPA 3.6
Professional Qualifications: Graduated from CPA (Washington) exams; Passed CFA Level I
Work Experience: < 1 yr Big 4 Audit in Hong Kong, 4 yrs Corporate Banking at an international bank from Management Trainee in Hong Kong
Career Goal: (1) To become top management executive in the corporate banking industry in Asia Pacific Region; (2) To become a role model for younger women to strike a good balance between work & family roles

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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Profile Evaluation 19 Apr 2011, 11:43
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Honestly, I don't see anything that draws a red flag on your profile. There's no real blatant mark that says 'you're not worthy'. I think you may just be a bit unlucky. Getting interviews from Booth and LBS speak volume to others. Interviews are only granted to folks who are good enough to enter already. You may not have done as well in the interviews as some others, that's what I'm guessing. One thing that caught my eyes was the fact that you aimed for only the top schools. It's truly a crapshoot for most to get into a top b-school nowadays simply because of the competition that everyone's facing. Without some luck on your side, it's hard to be admitted. Judging from your 2012's list of schools, you're shooting for the top or it's bust. And that's fine. At the end of the day, you want to attend a school that will make you feel satisfied (in a self-fulfilling way) and help you achieve your post-MBA goals (and surely, top MBAs will do that). Try again and perhaps practice a bit more on the interviews before you enter. Really ask yourself why MBA, why this school, and why your goals are what they are. Good luck! :-D
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Profile Evaluation 20 Apr 2011, 22:17
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Thanks bakfed for your prompt comments and encouragement :) I have some further questions..

1) I am currently considering whether I shall include "sweet spots" schools. What schools would you reccommend given my profile and career goal?

2) Many have commented that my GMAT score (700, Q49 V37 AWA6.0) is below the average of my school choices and suggested me to retake. Yet, I am not so confident if I could further improve. How much of a setback would you consider my GMAT to be in my profile?

Thank you very much in advance!

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To be honest with you, all top b-schools in the states will help you get to where you want to be. One thing that I'm a bit confused is your choice of schools in the state. According to your goal of wanting to work in a banking function in asia pacific region puts states' b-schools at a more 'inferior' stage. If you truly want to work in Asia, it's probably best for you to explore some top-notch Asian b-schools, such as HKUST. However, if you're sure about the state's b-school, any of the top 15 will help you with your immediate job search. Both NYU Stern and UCLA Anderson are pretty famous for their finance industries. Both are also a bit easier to get into. UVA Darden is also an awesome school for finance-aspirants. Consider these schools if you'd like to have a few more options.

In terms of your GMAT, that's a slippery slope that I choose not to go down on. My rule of thumb has always been that if you're able to significantly increase your GMAT score (i.e. getting a lot higher score on your practice CATs), you should go for it. If not, save your money and energy and do something b-school related or do something fun. "Significantly" is a relative term, but if I were you, I wouldn't take it again unless I know I can get at least a 730. I settled for a 700 because I don't believe that I have the ability to get to 730 (or above) the third time had I try. 700 is good enough for any school, and if you combine that score with awesome essays, good undergrad grades (which you have), and great letters, you should at least get into one school. This is wholly subjective and ultimately, you'll have to find that balance for yourself.

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Thanks bakfed for your prompt comments and encouragement :) I have some further questions..

1) I am currently considering whether I shall include "sweet spots" schools. What schools would you reccommend given my profile and career goal?

2) Many have commented that my GMAT score (700, Q49 V37 AWA6.0) is below the average of my school choices and suggested me to retake. Yet, I am not so confident if I could further improve. How much of a setback would you consider my GMAT to be in my profile?

Thank you very much in advance!

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blemebriller
Hi all,

I have applied to some schools in R2 for 2011 fall admission with the following results. I am currently considering whether to re-apply previous schools / apply to new schools for 2012 admission. Would love to hear your comments!

Results for R2 2011 fall admission: Yale (wait list), LBS (ding after interview), Booth (ding after interview), Wharton (ding w/o interview), Columbia (ding w/o interview), Stern (ding w/o interview)

Aim for R2 J-term: Insead

Aim for R1 2012 fall admission: Yale, LBS, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg

My profile:

GMAT: 3rd attempt 700 (Q49 V37 AWA6.0), 2nd attempt 690, 1st attempt 610
School: BA in Economics, top Canadian university, top 10%, GPA 3.6
Professional Qualifications: Graduated from CPA (Washington) exams; Passed CFA Level I
Work Experience: < 1 yr Big 4 Audit in Hong Kong, 4 yrs Corporate Banking at an international bank from Management Trainee in Hong Kong
Career Goal: (1) To become top management executive in the corporate banking industry in Asia Pacific Region; (2) To become a role model for younger women to strike a good balance between work & family roles

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Best regards,
blemebriller
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Hello,

Generally, it is better to do a combination of fresh applications and reapplications rather than just focusing on the reapplications. This allows you to start with a fresh plate. So if you go back and reanalyze your application and interview to find out if there are few changes you would want to make you can do that. Although remember not to make vast changes to your previous application’s content and contradict your point of view.