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SECOND MBA? 03 Jun 2006, 15:52
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Hello everybody,
I had my MBA at a French B-School right after college, without any work experience. My grades are very good.
Now, after 4 years of work experience mainly in finance (BNP Paribas), I wonder if I stand a good chance in getting an admission to a top 10 american MBA. (GMAT score: 720, TOEFL Score: 290)
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SECOND MBA? 04 Jun 2006, 07:50
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Was the degree you received officially called an MBA?
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Yes, officially it is called an MBA. Is this going to be a significant hurdle?
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The best thing to do is contact the indvidual schools and ask about your situation. As you already know, students with MBAs are still eligible at many US schools.
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How hard is it to convince the admissions officers? and would the most reputed b-schools consider my application? I mean, do I still have a good chance?
I have to say that my work experience is a significant plus, especially that it took place in many countries.

Thanks Hjort, I appreciate your help
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I think you still have a chance considering that you had strong grades and now have substantial work experience and that your MBA was from a school outside the US. Thus, you can point to a number of factors that will make your second MBA quite different from your first.
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Thank you Hjort, really appreciate it