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You're correct: at UCLA the avg. GMAT of the FEMBA program is 673 vs. 715 for the full-time, and the acceptance rate is much higher: 64.1% vs. 17.8% (full-time).
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Hi Paul,

This is for the part time program, I don't believe the 80% range is that high?

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It looks like they just extended Round 3 applications (to June 17th and exams taken by June 20th) and I was told by its faculty that it'll be rolling decisions. I have a disappointing 2.7 GPA from a top 40 school, but 9 years of work experience -- all in financial services as a financial advisor/portfolio manager. I'm currently employed by a Fortune 25 company, gross over 200k of income and have not taken the exam yet, but according to the diagnostic exams...I'll hit low 600's. I would consider myself an underrepresented candidate. I'll be able to put an application together in time before June 17th, but I would approximate it to be roughly 80% of my true application. If I studied for a few more months, I really think I can hit 700. I barely started studying the OG practice questions about 1-2.5 weeks ago. However, the faculty did tell me there are several last minute spots so logic is telling me that if I apply, get dinged, I can reapply in September, which is only a few months away. However, if I do get accepted into Fall 2016, that would mean that I can save an entire year instead of waiting around for class to start.

Am I missing anything here? I know the odds of me getting in are slim, but the extra year in time saving is truly appealing to me. Would I look like a weak candidate if I get dinged this year and reapply in 3-4 months for September? Logic is also telling me that if they're extending Round 3 application deadlines, there's got to be a reason why right? Thank you all in advance!

You are not missing anything. Applying late for the FEMBA is perfectly fine. There are fewer spots now than there will be if you apply next year, but you still have a decent chance this year. I have a few students who will be going this fall and the application / interview experience was a smooth process.

Send me an email if you want to talk about how we can work together on your apps.

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Scott