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Updated on: 15 Sep 2010, 08:14
Originally posted by jordanhendrix on 22 Aug 2010, 20:10.
Last edited by jordanhendrix on 15 Sep 2010, 08:14, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by jordanhendrix on 15 Sep 2010, 08:14, edited 1 time in total.
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25 Aug 2010, 21:29
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Hi Jordan,
Thanks for seeking my opinion on this. If you would like to get into some overarching strategies (for instance, how to deal with your GPA through the essays), please feel free to private message me. We can set you up with a free consultation and discuss how our consulting services can help you make the most of the application process.
For your list of schools though, my advice would be to balance two interests: the best fit for you and what you want to pursue, and the most likely programs to take the GPA hit that comes with admitting you. Program fit is probably going to center on consulting and the schools you list are all strong in that area. Likelihood of admission might mean moving down the list a bit, or it might mean targeting bigger schools (easier to fold in a low GPA when there are more students), or even schools with lower average GPAs over the years (such as Ross, where 3.3 is lower than most top 15 schools) - which could suggest that the GPA is a lower priority or that more difficult majors are prized and help offset the raw number.
I know that doesn't give you concrete answers, but I hope it gives you a starting point. Big schools with a little bit lower average GPAs and strong track records placing grads in consulting - that is probably the best equation. Booth, Ross, and Duke are certainly the big name, high ranked schools that I would put at the top of your list.
Shoot me a message if I can be of further help.
Respectfully,
Paul Lanzillotti
Thanks for seeking my opinion on this. If you would like to get into some overarching strategies (for instance, how to deal with your GPA through the essays), please feel free to private message me. We can set you up with a free consultation and discuss how our consulting services can help you make the most of the application process.
For your list of schools though, my advice would be to balance two interests: the best fit for you and what you want to pursue, and the most likely programs to take the GPA hit that comes with admitting you. Program fit is probably going to center on consulting and the schools you list are all strong in that area. Likelihood of admission might mean moving down the list a bit, or it might mean targeting bigger schools (easier to fold in a low GPA when there are more students), or even schools with lower average GPAs over the years (such as Ross, where 3.3 is lower than most top 15 schools) - which could suggest that the GPA is a lower priority or that more difficult majors are prized and help offset the raw number.
I know that doesn't give you concrete answers, but I hope it gives you a starting point. Big schools with a little bit lower average GPAs and strong track records placing grads in consulting - that is probably the best equation. Booth, Ross, and Duke are certainly the big name, high ranked schools that I would put at the top of your list.
Shoot me a message if I can be of further help.
Respectfully,
Paul Lanzillotti
