Blayze wrote:
Thank you for the feedback Paul. I was particularly interested in your answer to my main question. I just have a few follow-up questions based on your responses:
1) You mentioned H and S as "credible longshots" whereas I would be "competitive" at Wharton. Just curious about what your basis was for making this determination? What is the fundamental diff between the former and the latter with respect to my application that makes me more of a longshot at H&S vs W? What would you perceive as the weaknesses in my profile that make H/S stretches for me and what will be the main challenge in addressing this thru my applications?
2) With regards to the entrepreneurship aspirations I described in my original post, do you think this goal is "overplayed" or is this a strong angle to take with regards to positioning my goals and reasons for the MBA?
3) Outside of H/S/W, which would schools would you personally rank as the next three in terms of overall brand reputation (I know this is incredibly subjective).
Thanks again for your time.
Paul is on vacation so I am going to answer for him and hope he agrees with me.
1) Statistically,
Whartonhas traditionally had the highest acceptance rate of these 3 programs.
2) I think it is a good approach. It makes sense, is distinctive, and has an aura of authenticity to it. don't be overly calculating about "angles" and "positioning." You don't want to come across as canned and calculated, but thoughtful and sincere.
3) This is incredibly subjective, but considering your entrepreneurial goals and the other background information you provided, I would suggest you look into
MIT,
Haas, and
Chicago.
Best,
Linda
Thanks for your feedback Linda. I must say, outside of Chicago, I was surprised by your choice of "backup" schools... I was expecting Columbia, Kellogg, Tuck... the usual suspects.