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Ask Clear Admit a Question about MBA Admissions
Submitted by Eliot Ingram on
Clear Admit is pleased to join the Top MBA Forum and answer your questions about MBA Admissions. Our goal is to provide you with an accurate assessment of your MBA admission profile and actionable steps that you can take to improve your admission chances at top business schools.
Over the past 13 years, we have helped thousands of candidates gain admission to the top MBA programs. Members of Clear Admit’s team have worked in admissions offices at several of the top business schools, such as Wharton, Columbia, and Chicago Booth. As former admissions officers, we have reviewed hundreds of applications, participated in key admissions committee decisions, and represented schools at MBA forums, conferences and informational sessions. Our methodology thus incorporates vital insights into how the admissions process works and what the admissions committee looks for: insights that enable Clear Admit clients to anticipate how they will be perceived and to present themselves in the most advantageous way.
Clear Admit focuses solely on business school admissions. Our clients benefit from this emphasis on the MBA admissions space, which translates into deeper knowledge and an extensive array of client-only guides and resources. A quick review of our blog (blog.clearadmit.com) showcases the extent to which Clear Admit is at the forefront of MBA admissions strategy.
Please visit our website (www.clearadmit.com) for the latest MBA admissions news, advice and resources
It you are looking to get a headstart on your b-school research process, check out our free School Snapshots (www.clearadmit.com/products/school-snapshots/). The Snapshots are designed to give prospective applicants concise overviews of leading MBA programs as they begin the process of finding the right business school. Each School Snapshot provides essential information about a given school’s MBA program, including faculty, curriculum, campus life, job placement statistics, and more. As a series, the Snapshots provide an excellent, objective introduction to MBA programs in the United States and abroad, making them the perfect resource for candidates who are trying to determine which business schools’ strengths and offerings best fit their needs and goals.
Feel free to post your questions here. We look forward to answering your questions.
Hola. Mi nombre es José, vivo en Chile actualmente, durante mi etapa de formación en mi país, siempre quise estudiar un MBA, desafortunadamente a la hora de seleccionar la carrera universitaria me percate de que esta en particular no existía por razones ajenas e inexplicables. Este es mi primer mensaje en este foro, así que en primer lugar quiero hacerles llegar un cordial saludo a esta gran comunidad global de personas vinculadas al mundo del Business Administration. Espero aprender con mucho respeto de todos ustedes y escuchar sus buenos consejos.
I am starting my process of researching B-school, studying for GMATs, ect. I am a little worried that I am wasting my time and wondering if someone would give me some guidance. My college GPA is really low and is deterring me a bit from making moves more aggressively.
Here are my details:-
1) I went to a state school and my Cum GPA was a 2.880. I double majored (English and Jurisprudence) and up until my last semester double minored (Pre-Law and International Studies).
2) Work experience:
- Two yrs as a Paralegal for a top firm
- Two yrs at an Investment Bank working with contracts in the derivatives market.
- Reaching a year with one of the top hedge funds in the world doing a combination role consisting of Project Management and Regulatory/Legal work.
I am studying for my GMAT and working towards a 650 or higher, however, my standardized test taking skills aren't the greatest.
Since my undergrad GPA is significantly low to apply to B-school, I was thinking of taking additional classes for a few reasons. I did not take an Econ class nor a real substantive math course while in undergrad. I am looking to take those classes now to show B-schools that I can achieve high grades in these type of classes. Does that make sense?
I am wondering if I am thinking about this in the right way and if there is anything else I can do to help my chances of getting into a top B-school. I want to be on a two year track from now and so I am looking at the 2016/2017 school yr.
Thanks for your note. While your college gpa is below average for top business schools, you can overcome this issue by getting a high GMAT (710+) and by earning As in business foundation courses such as introductory calculus, managerial statistics, economics and financial accounting. This way you can argue that your A's in classes and your high GMAT score are better indicators of your current academic ability than your college grades from several years ago. If you don't get a high GMAT score the first time, you should study more and retake the test in order to get a higher score. Regarding the business foundation courses, you can take them at any accredited university - online options included. For example, UCLA Extension has a nice array of online business foundation courses.
Ask Clear Admit a Question about MBA Admissions
on
Clear Admit is pleased to join the Top MBA Forum and answer your questions about MBA Admissions. Our goal is to provide you with an accurate assessment of your MBA admission profile and actionable steps that you can take to improve your admission chances at top business schools.
Over the past 13 years, we have helped thousands of candidates gain admission to the top MBA programs. Members of Clear Admit’s team have worked in admissions offices at several of the top business schools, such as Wharton, Columbia, and Chicago Booth. As former admissions officers, we have reviewed hundreds of applications, participated in key admissions committee decisions, and represented schools at MBA forums, conferences and informational sessions. Our methodology thus incorporates vital insights into how the admissions process works and what the admissions committee looks for: insights that enable Clear Admit clients to anticipate how they will be perceived and to present themselves in the most advantageous way.
Clear Admit focuses solely on business school admissions. Our clients benefit from this emphasis on the MBA admissions space, which translates into deeper knowledge and an extensive array of client-only guides and resources. A quick review of our blog (blog.clearadmit.com) showcases the extent to which Clear Admit is at the forefront of MBA admissions strategy.
Please visit our website (www.clearadmit.com) for the latest MBA admissions news, advice and resources
It you are looking to get a headstart on your b-school research process, check out our free School Snapshots (www.clearadmit.com/products/school-snapshots/). The Snapshots are designed to give prospective applicants concise overviews of leading MBA programs as they begin the process of finding the right business school. Each School Snapshot provides essential information about a given school’s MBA program, including faculty, curriculum, campus life, job placement statistics, and more. As a series, the Snapshots provide an excellent, objective introduction to MBA programs in the United States and abroad, making them the perfect resource for candidates who are trying to determine which business schools’ strengths and offerings best fit their needs and goals.
Feel free to post your questions here. We look forward to answering your questions.
Hola. Mi nombre es José, vivo
Hola. Mi nombre es José, vivo en Chile actualmente, durante mi etapa de formación en mi país, siempre quise estudiar un MBA, desafortunadamente a la hora de seleccionar la carrera universitaria me percate de que esta en particular no existía por razones ajenas e inexplicables. Este es mi primer mensaje en este foro, así que en primer lugar quiero hacerles llegar un cordial saludo a esta gran comunidad global de personas vinculadas al mundo del Business Administration. Espero aprender con mucho respeto de todos ustedes y escuchar sus buenos consejos.
Hi all,
Hi all,
I am starting my process of researching B-school, studying for GMATs, ect. I am a little worried that I am wasting my time and wondering if someone would give me some guidance. My college GPA is really low and is deterring me a bit from making moves more aggressively.
Here are my details:-
1) I went to a state school and my Cum GPA was a 2.880. I double majored (English and Jurisprudence) and up until my last semester double minored (Pre-Law and International Studies).
2) Work experience:
- Two yrs as a Paralegal for a top firm
- Two yrs at an Investment Bank working with contracts in the derivatives market.
- Reaching a year with one of the top hedge funds in the world doing a combination role consisting of Project Management and Regulatory/Legal work.
I am studying for my GMAT and working towards a 650 or higher, however, my standardized test taking skills aren't the greatest.
Since my undergrad GPA is significantly low to apply to B-school, I was thinking of taking additional classes for a few reasons. I did not take an Econ class nor a real substantive math course while in undergrad. I am looking to take those classes now to show B-schools that I can achieve high grades in these type of classes. Does that make sense?
I am wondering if I am thinking about this in the right way and if there is anything else I can do to help my chances of getting into a top B-school. I want to be on a two year track from now and so I am looking at the 2016/2017 school yr.
Any help and advice would be great.
Many thanks.
Laurel,
Laurel,
Thanks for your note. While your college gpa is below average for top business schools, you can overcome this issue by getting a high GMAT (710+) and by earning As in business foundation courses such as introductory calculus, managerial statistics, economics and financial accounting. This way you can argue that your A's in classes and your high GMAT score are better indicators of your current academic ability than your college grades from several years ago. If you don't get a high GMAT score the first time, you should study more and retake the test in order to get a higher score. Regarding the business foundation courses, you can take them at any accredited university - online options included. For example, UCLA Extension has a nice array of online business foundation courses.
Regards, Eliot Ingram
Clear Admit LLC
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