JonAdmissionado wrote:
Good questions. What is your current status with HKS MPP? Are you in for next year and plan to defer so that you can double-up with the MBA???
I think that with your profile and your admittance to HKS, your application should be quite strong, and you should for sure have a shot at attending one of those MBAs... Actually the good news is, that even if it doesn't work out, and you are in a "worst-case" scenario, it's not a big deal at all, for you can just go to HKS for the MPP, then go work for two more years, and then apply again if you still want an MBA. And honestly, the HKS MPP should be opening you a ton of doors by itself. But of course we would be aiming for best-case scenario
... which I think is possible.
Don't bother with the GMAT. If your equivalent is 780 even if it might be a bit downrated for not being a GMAT, still what are they gonna downrate it to? A 760? A 740??
It's still more than you need!
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Thanks for the great insight Jon! I've checked out your website and you seem to be operating a great service!
First, your right. I was accepted for Fall 2013 but is deferring matriculation for a year to apply to MBA programs and double up.
Second, in your opinion, will it be better for me to apply in round 1 with what I have now (current employment with public sector that ends in Aug 2013), or should I shoot for another job (possibly consulting, starting in Sept-Oct), put it on my resume and apply in round 2?. I'm not sure how much of a difference it might be, since it would only be a 3 months difference at the most (IF indeed i land a job right away) in terms of work experience, and I would probably getting all my essays and recommendations out of my current employment anyways. So other than the three more months of WE on my resume, I feel like there's not much point in applying in round 2. BUT again that just my personal thought. What do you think?
Thanks for your time, I'll look forward to your feedback!