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beautifulant , thanks for reaching out to Stratus! I'd be happy to answer your question about deferred enrollment. Your profile has some strong points - solid GPA, veteran background, and plenty of international experience. The 'no name school' and not being an underrepresented minority don't necessarily help your case. That being said, I'd certainly encourage you to apply to Emory as a potential target school. If you were pulling together apps regardless, you could also try for a couple reach programs like Booth or Wharton, which have strong finance programs and veteran contingents. But it would definitely be a stretch.
Storytelling is often the biggest reason folks reach out to consultants, we do this every day with our clients. If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Connecting the dots of your past and where you want to go in your future will determine how much the AdCom want to invest in that story.
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Suraj0184 - Yes, it's guaranteed admission. Deferred enrollment MBA programs guarantee undergrad seniors an eventual spot in their MBA programs, allowing them to enroll two to five years after they graduate from college and focus on their work experience in the meantime.