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[ash403]

Hey David!
Are there any other relevant programs in NYC which i could consider if not an MBA. Any other good schools which would accept me? Does it make sense to apply for the accelerated MBA program? Are the recruitment opprtunities any different?
Having said that, what are the chances of a lifestyle company coming to campus looking to recruit......i mean they must need top management candidates at a Vogue, FTV or Calvin Klien right? I need to have a job which is also related to fashion, lifestyle or entertainment. How do i go about it? and what are the salaries for these jobs?

[TasteMagik]

Hi David

I was going thru ur replies for some of the questions and i got a good insight into the whole MBA application process. It'll be gr8 if u can make a quick look at my prospects and suggest :

GMAT: 710(95%) Q49(91%) V37(85%) (2nd time up from 620 )
CGPA: 3.25 from IIT ( the top school, with accptance rate 2%, in India.)
Work Exp: 6 years : worked in industires : Manufacturing, Health, IT, Military, Accounting, Telecom in countries : India, USA, Brazil.
as Team Lead, Consultant.
Extracurr Acts: Environmental Protection ( surveys, planting trees, creating awareness among poor people in india.)
lots of physical activities : M.Biking/R.Climbing/Rafting etc.
Wow factor ( *** I think *** ) : worked for a startup managing/bringing business and managing/mentoring consultants.

aiming for schools: Stanford, Haas, Chicago, Kellogg, McCombs.

please comment.
thnx a bunch.
TM.

[AdmissionsConsultants]

Originally posted by ash403

Hey David!
Are there any other relevant programs in NYC which i could consider if not an MBA. Any other good schools which would accept me? Does it make sense to apply for the accelerated MBA program? Are the recruitment opprtunities any different?
Having said that, what are the chances of a lifestyle company coming to campus looking to recruit......i mean they must need top management candidates at a Vogue, FTV or Calvin Klien right? I need to have a job which is also related to fashion, lifestyle or entertainment. How do i go about it? and what are the salaries for these jobs?

Hi Ash and thanks for your follow-up inquiry.

I’m sure there are a lot of good programs in NYC. I’m just not very familiar with non MBA programs.

The accelerated MBA program makes sense if you don’t need a summer internship, i.e. you are not pulling a career switch.

Yes, lifestyle companies do hire top MBA graduates. I’d encourage you to be very proactive in your search and not rely exclusively on the on-campus interview to secure post-MBA employment.

Unfortunately, I do not have such salary numbers for your targeted industry.

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

David Petersam
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com

www.admissionsconsultants.com/mba/

Admissions committee experience from the top b-schools

[AdmissionsConsultants]

Originally posted by TasteMagik

Hi David

I was going thru ur replies for some of the questions and i got a good insight into the whole MBA application process. It'll be gr8 if u can make a quick look at my prospects and suggest :

GMAT: 710(95%) Q49(91%) V37(85%) (2nd time up from 620 )
CGPA: 3.25 from IIT ( the top school, with accptance rate 2%, in India.)
Work Exp: 6 years : worked in industires : Manufacturing, Health, IT, Military, Accounting, Telecom in countries : India, USA, Brazil.
as Team Lead, Consultant.
Extracurr Acts: Environmental Protection ( surveys, planting trees, creating awareness among poor people in india.)
lots of physical activities : M.Biking/R.Climbing/Rafting etc.
Wow factor ( *** I think *** ) : worked for a startup managing/bringing business and managing/mentoring consultants.

aiming for schools: Stanford, Haas, Chicago, Kellogg, McCombs.

please comment.
thnx a bunch.
TM.

Hi TM and thanks for your inquiry.

Your GMAT is a bit low for your demographic as is your GPA. This can be mitigated though.

The extracurricular activities seem intriguing and I like your vast international experience. Your profile should make you extremely competitive at a European program such as INSEAD, LBS, or IMD.

If your work experience demonstrates a rapid enough career trajectory and there is a good ‘wow’ factor to include as a central theme of your story, then, yes, you will be competitive at a top b-school.

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

David Petersam
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com

www.admissionsconsultants.com/mba/

Admissions committee experience from the top b-schools

[paragtandon]

Hi David,

Please look at my details,

I am an Indian currently a permanent resident working in Bay Area.

Experience: 6+ years in Software {Company A: Got 2 raises one promotion, Company B: Got 2 raises Company C: got 2 raises and one promotion}

GMAT : gave twice:
07/2003:-- V40(90%)--Q48(87%)---710-----AWA(4.5)
11/2002:-- V31(61%)--Q49(91%)---660-----AWA(4.0)

TOEFL --5/31/2003--- got full 300

GPA:-- 3.4 -- B.Tech in Computer Science from IT-BHU-- This ranks 8th among engineering institutes in india. Around 1% among quarter million applicants get selected to this University.

Extra activities:-
1. Was fully involved in my familiy businesss in India from age 15. Helped in financially and manged the business when in need. I have learned a lot from the business. Gone through a complete cycle of ups and down and still like business
2. Currently involved in alumni fund rasing for my institute
3. Coordinated a task force in former company A

Why I want to do it:-
1. Get knowledge before I grow into a manager
2. Start my own business some time in 5 years

Queries:-
1. I am thinking of applying to top schools only(Stnfrd, Harv, Whrtn, Kllgs, Sloan, Tuck, Haas). Do you think I have a chance. Or should I reduce my risks by submitting to lower ranked colleges. I feel as an Engineer I can grow more, only if, I join top 10 colleges.
2. I would like to know if I take your services, can round one still be done.
3. Do you have any offices in Bay area


Thanks a lot,

Parag

[jackal]

David,
I read your posts and must admit i was quite impressed by your replies. They seemed quite frank and no sugar coated respone. Its great that you are offering such service. I wish there were consultants much like yourself dishing out advise to aspiring PhD's in Engineering. Anyways you are doing a wonderful job.

[AdmissionsConsultants]

Originally posted by paragtandon

Hi David,

Please look at my details,

I am an Indian currently a permanent resident working in Bay Area.

Experience: 6+ years in Software {Company A: Got 2 raises one promotion, Company B: Got 2 raises Company C: got 2 raises and one promotion}

GMAT : gave twice:
07/2003:-- V40(90%)--Q48(87%)---710-----AWA(4.5)
11/2002:-- V31(61%)--Q49(91%)---660-----AWA(4.0)

TOEFL --5/31/2003--- got full 300

GPA:-- 3.4 -- B.Tech in Computer Science from IT-BHU-- This ranks 8th among engineering institutes in india. Around 1% among quarter million applicants get selected to this University.

Extra activities:-
1. Was fully involved in my familiy businesss in India from age 15. Helped in financially and manged the business when in need. I have learned a lot from the business. Gone through a complete cycle of ups and down and still like business
2. Currently involved in alumni fund rasing for my institute
3. Coordinated a task force in former company A

Why I want to do it:-
1. Get knowledge before I grow into a manager
2. Start my own business some time in 5 years

Queries:-
1. I am thinking of applying to top schools only(Stnfrd, Harv, Whrtn, Kllgs, Sloan, Tuck, Haas). Do you think I have a chance. Or should I reduce my risks by submitting to lower ranked colleges. I feel as an Engineer I can grow more, only if, I join top 10 colleges.
2. I would like to know if I take your services, can round one still be done.
3. Do you have any offices in Bay area


Thanks a lot,

Parag

Hi Parag and thanks for your inquiry.

The fact you are a permanent resident lets you apply as a member of the domestic applicant pool, which will certainly help your admissions chances.

Your academic qualifications are fine. Your 2 promotions in 6 years are good if they are relatively significant promotions. Your IT background, though, will make it a little bit more difficult to differentiate you from other applicants.

I like the family business background and extracurricular activities.
You would still gain a lot, in my opinion, from a top 25 MBA program, particularly due to your largely engineering background. You would be a realistic stretch applicant at a top 10 MBA program, however.

If we get started right away, we should have no problems hitting the R1 deadlines. We do have a consultant based in SF. However, she is at full capacity and is no longer accepting new clients. We do have a few consultants still accepting new clients on the East Coast and we do work remotely via telephone and email with the vast majority of our clients.

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

David Petersam
703.242.5885

www.admissionsconsultants.com/mba/

Admissions committee experience from the top b-schools

[AdmissionsConsultants]

Originally posted by jackal

David,
I read your posts and must admit i was quite impressed by your replies. They seemed quite frank and no sugar coated respone. Its great that you are offering such service. I wish there were consultants much like yourself dishing out advise to aspiring PhD's in Engineering. Anyways you are doing a wonderful job.

Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

We do advise Ph.D. applicants and, in fact, we have a consultant named Robert who specializes in assisting these clients for our Firm. Robert has reviewed literally thousands of graduate school (non MBA) applications and made literally thousands of accept, reject, and waitlist decisions on these applications. You can click on the following link for more information on our graduate school admissions consulting services: www.admissionsconsultants.com/graduateschool/

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

David Petersam
703.242.5885

Admissions committee experience from the top b-schools

[ash403]

Hey david!
Ash again. just wanted to add, i am a girl..:o (hehehe) n this is against all the women`s lib in a way, but ive read a lot abt b-schools considering women applicants partially. is that correct?
Do u think its wise to go to CBS and NYU with my professional aspirations? Its an important bulk of time.n i DO NOT want to squander it on a school which provides the tag but wont deliver the goods..
Thnx, take care,
Ash

[ash403]

Hey David! Hey Erin!
Id like to thank all u guys here for ur help n support. I will definitely pass it on. I am currently counselling a lot of my juniors who are kinda clueless for reasons pertaining to the inefficiency of our education system.
I have always felt very strongly about this topic n have recently started getting proactive in my efforts. Wish me luck! I hope I can help some students from India find a better education n make wiser decisions.
Btw what are the best sites for the SATs?
Thnx,
Ash.