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Just scored 630 (V39, V38) . Okay that wasnt 800. I know. I know about retaking to improve by maximum points. I don't want to retake. I'll apply.
I want to apply to Alberta. Some mid-ranked schools in Canada interests me as well. But primarily I have Alberta in mind, like my profile clearly suggests. 
Now I'm going to need the experts in this admission and essay thing.
I heard the essay has to be very great, unique and so on.
I have not enough idea on how to make that happen. 
My GPAs were 70% and 94% (Economics and Finance respectively).
3 years plus work experience in a micro finance bank.
Involved in free community service. that has been a part of me. 
So who are the admission consulting professionals? Get me admitted somewhere.

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PersonalMBACoach · Answer

It is great to get the GMAT done, despite not getting a perfect score. I run a boutique admissions consultancy where I work directly with all applicants. I'm an MIT and Wharton grad and would love to chat with you about how we can work together. Send me an email to discuss further: scott@personalmbacoach.com Looking forward to talking with you! Best, Scott

VeritasPrepEdison · Answer

Thanks for posting.

For great essays, you need to present your personal story, what motivates you, and substantiate with your experiences and accomplishments. Identifying why you need an MBA from the specific program, and how this will help you reach your post-MBA goal will also help your chances.

Presented properly your involvement in working with a microfinance bank and free community service could help you stand out and strengthen your chances.

For more on admissions consulting, you may contact us at:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-school/

VantagePointMelody · Answer

Hi there,

You're spot-on that outside of your undergrad GPA and GMAT score, your essays are where you can truly differentiate yourself and show the admissions committee why you deserve a spot in their class. Different schools take different approaches to the essay topics but overall, the trend is moving towards more open-ended questions (i.e. Introduce Yourself, Why You?) vs. more specific and pointed questions. To maximize the opportunity presented by the more open-ended questions you'll want to authentically and sincerely tell the story of you - instead of simply laying out the facts, discuss the why? and how? behind each decision and goal, emphasizing the aspects of your profile that set you apart.

If you'd like to discuss this in more detail, my firm offers a free 30-minute consultation - you can sign-up here:  https://www.vantagepointadmissions.com/#!free-consultation/cjta . We have experience working with a wide diversity of clients across countries, industries, ages, etc. who have gained admission to their dream schools and we offer a number of different packages to suit different needs - we'd love to discuss how we can help you!

-Melody

FortunaAdmissionsMJ · Answer

Hi Nez,

That's definitely where admissions consultants can help out - with the essays and forming 'your story'. Sometimes it's really hard to know exactly what ad coms are looking for, plus it can be hard to 'self yourself'. When you work with a consultant, we will get to know you as best as possible, pointing out your strengths and weaknesses, and if any weaknesses, how to address them. We will identify themes in your life/career and really try and tell the ad coms about you in the most exciting way possible AND we will make sure all criteria (specific to that school) are addressed in your application

We, at Fortuna Admissions, know exactly what that ad coms are looking for as we have all worked in admissions offices before! (myself included). Also I'm Canadian and based in Canada! So I know the Canadian schools very well so am happy to speak with you about which schools are achievable and which ones might be reach schools. Would love to work with you on this. Let me know if you want to chat.

Best,

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