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drew031482
12 May 2010, 14:03
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So I was denied at all 7 of the schools I applied to this year and am wondering what I could do to better my chances for this upcoming year. I don't really know where to start...For one, do I bother re-applying to the same schools? Was I kidding myself applying to the schools that I did (okay, maybe Columbia and Wharton, but you gotta have one or two long-shots, right)?
If I should have been competitive at those schools, what are ways to re-present (not necessarily re-package) myself? On that subject, I do plan on asking for feedback as I'm confused as to what part of my application was the weakest - my essays, a recommendation, my work experience? Btw, here are the ones I applied to:
Reg Decision (in order): Kenan-Flagler, Haas, McCombs, Columbia, Wharton, Fuqua
Rd 3: Darden
I received invitations to interview at KF, McCombs, and Darden, though was rejected from all. Here are my stat's if useful in determining whether I was at least competitive:
GPA: U-Grad (U MD) - 3.16; Grad (Ga Tech) - 3.46. Both majors are architecture.
Gmat: 680 (46q/76%, 37v/80%)
Demographic: White/28/m
Work Experience: 2 1/2 Years Architecture --> Laid off (March 2009) --> Independent Architecture, Design, and Construction Consultant
Goals:
Transition from architecture to development (I'm focused towards multi-family development)
- Short: Work for a large development firm as a project manager
- Long: Open my own development shop
Hobbies/Volunteer/Extra-Cirr:
Volunteer, Some Place for Kids; 1-2 afternoons a week after I was laid off
Landscape Director (elected), Clarendon Dogs (Non-profit group); Act as a liason/representative for a local dog park. Work with the County and other interest groups in County's redesign of the Park.
Player/Manager; Multiple summer baseball teams.
Also, I (am currently) enrolled in two business classes at community college in preparation for starting an MBA program this fall. The classes I'm taking are Statistics I and Accounting I. I should get an A in both.
Thanks for any comments that either Linda or anyone else can offer!
If I should have been competitive at those schools, what are ways to re-present (not necessarily re-package) myself? On that subject, I do plan on asking for feedback as I'm confused as to what part of my application was the weakest - my essays, a recommendation, my work experience? Btw, here are the ones I applied to:
Reg Decision (in order): Kenan-Flagler, Haas, McCombs, Columbia, Wharton, Fuqua
Rd 3: Darden
I received invitations to interview at KF, McCombs, and Darden, though was rejected from all. Here are my stat's if useful in determining whether I was at least competitive:
GPA: U-Grad (U MD) - 3.16; Grad (Ga Tech) - 3.46. Both majors are architecture.
Gmat: 680 (46q/76%, 37v/80%)
Demographic: White/28/m
Work Experience: 2 1/2 Years Architecture --> Laid off (March 2009) --> Independent Architecture, Design, and Construction Consultant
Goals:
Transition from architecture to development (I'm focused towards multi-family development)
- Short: Work for a large development firm as a project manager
- Long: Open my own development shop
Hobbies/Volunteer/Extra-Cirr:
Volunteer, Some Place for Kids; 1-2 afternoons a week after I was laid off
Landscape Director (elected), Clarendon Dogs (Non-profit group); Act as a liason/representative for a local dog park. Work with the County and other interest groups in County's redesign of the Park.
Player/Manager; Multiple summer baseball teams.
Also, I (am currently) enrolled in two business classes at community college in preparation for starting an MBA program this fall. The classes I'm taking are Statistics I and Accounting I. I should get an A in both.
Thanks for any comments that either Linda or anyone else can offer!
12 May 2010, 22:49
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drew031482
I'm not surprised about the rejections from Columbia, Wharton, and Haas. I am surprised that you interviewed at KF and McCombs and did not receive an offer of admission from either one. That leads me to believe that perhaps your interview did not go well. Your 3rd round app could have hurt your chances at Darden.
I would drop Columbia, Wharton and Haas from your list. Reapply to KF, McCombs, Duke and Darden. If you can get feedback, from any of them, get. Also have a mock interview before you interview for real this time around. Finally, add a couple of schools, if there are other programs that suit your needs.
Best,
Linda Abraham
drew031482
13 May 2010, 08:22
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Linda,
As a previous poster suggested, do you believe that retaking the GMAT could substantially increase my ability to gain acceptance to these schools (or top schools) relative to other pieces of my profile? I personally think I could get it over the 700 mark (my verbal score continues to climb, and I'm sure I can get it even higher), but I would rather focus on other pieces of the application if you believe it is more prudent. Thanks in advance.
