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Linda:

Just like many applicants, I am having quite a bit of trouble structuring my ideal portfolio of the schools that I want to applied to. I would like to stay mostly in the west coast and the only state that I would most likely want to be in in the east coast is New York. I am trying to think on a more realistic term regarding the schools that is in top clusters, because it's much more competitive and difficult to get in and I am not sure that I would even get above 700+ on the GMAT score. If possible, do you have any suggestions?

Also, Do you think I should apply to my homeschool even though their program is not the best program nor it offers me exactly what I want. But all i know is that I would definitely not be in debt and I wouldn't even need to take a loan.

Aside from that, What do you think of the University of Rochester? I heard great things about it and it seems friendly to younger applicants.
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Linda:

Just like many applicants, I am having quite a bit of trouble structuring my ideal portfolio of the schools that I want to applied to. I would like to stay mostly in the west coast and the only state that I would most likely want to be in in the east coast is New York. I am trying to think on a more realistic term regarding the schools that is in top clusters, because it's much more competitive and difficult to get in and I am not sure that I would even get above 700+ on the GMAT score. If possible, do you have any suggestions?

Also, Do you think I should apply to my homeschool even though their program is not the best program nor it offers me exactly what I want. But all i know is that I would definitely not be in debt and I wouldn't even need to take a loan.

Aside from that, What do you think of the University of Rochester? I heard great things about it and it seems friendly to younger applicants.
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Choosing schools requires you to examine your goals for an MBA education, your qualifications and personal preferences, and the schools. KNowing only that you don't have a GMAT score and that you prefer to stay in the West of in NY, I don't have enough information to guide you. The link I referred you to should give you basic guidance. My ebook Best Practices for 2005 MBA Admissions, gives more.

I can't see applying to a school, even if free, if it doesn't help you achieve your goals.

Rochester is supposed to be strong in finance. I don't know its position vis a vis younger applicants.

Good luck!