Reapplication question

Question

I applied to a few schools last year and was rejected without interview. I'm reapplying to a few schools this year but was wondering on how to best position my reapplication essay.

Background
28/Male/Indian but raised in the Middle East
Undergrad - Computer Science from UK University - not Oxbridge but Russell Group - Upper second class degree
Postgrad - International Business from the same university - Upper second class degree
7 years work ex - 5 years in digital marketing of which 1.5 were in a leadership role. 2 years managing my family business in Middle-East.
GMAT - 710 (Q49, V38, IR8). I also reappeared and got the same score but with a Q48, V40, IR5 breakdown. 
Admitted to HBX CoRE to start in October (so it's past round 1 deadlines). 
Spent a week at CEIBS for their pre-MBA boot camp.

1. Should I mention that I retook the GMAT and got the same score? I've cancelled the score but I'm within the window to reinstate it. 
2. Does the enrollment in HBX and time at CEIBS (won a scholarship there) count as growing my profile?
3. I haven't had a change in work profile because it's my family business but I've had some new success.

Any other advice on how to best leverage my reapplications?

StratusDonna · Answer

VeritasPrepEdison · Answer

Thanks for sharing.

Agree with the advices above, you would want to show how you have grown the past year, which includes your additional courses. These will help strengthen your academic potential. In general, you would want to address the likely causes why you didn't get a slot. This could include defining your goals better or showing more leadership experiences.

All the best!

99Colleges · Answer

Hi doctorb,

Could your GMAT score be a reason for not getting an interview call last year?

With 710, unlikely.

Academic credentials are unlikely to be the reason for not making it last year. So, your new GMAT score (and it stays the same) won’t move the needle this time.

Would HBX and CEIBS make the difference? They again are more indicative of your ability to get admission into these programs (unless you used the knowledge at CEIBS to do something) or, in other words, add to your academic credentials. It’s hard to quantify their influence, but mention them.

The most impact, in my opinion, will be made by the new successes in your family businesses. Reflect on these successes in your application, and show how your candidacy has improved in the past one year.

PS: You may find these resources useful:

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MBAPrepCoach · Answer

An important but often under looked point, did you do the app well? My last blog post on my website speaks to what that means. I recommend you take a look, it's specifically written for Indian applicants. Your profile and the value of what you're doing is really only valuable in so much as your ability to communicate effectively in the application materials...

Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com

Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com

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