你好，hswang, 非常高兴你能提供一个这么好的机会。我的问题是，关于HBS. 是不是这所学校最注重或者只看重申请者的leadership?

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谢谢，但是我很奇怪，你是怎么知道“5 people got kicked out this past year due to application discrepancies ”的？网上没看到过相关的传言啊？

Thanks for your follow-up inquiry. I'm not sure if it's also on their website, but I got it from one of my friends, who knew an HBS admissions officer.

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Wang, 我有个问题，想弄清楚。 How important is it to apply in R1, particularly for HBS. 如果我赶第一轮有些仓促，那么是否最好等到第二轮呢？第二轮的申请是不是竞争性有所降低呢？ Thanks in advance!

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Hi, Mr. Wang

I have a question about the Stern application. They ask for a resume including educational and professional information, as well as an Employment History which includes responsibilities at each position. Its seems that the Employment History will be redundant with the resume. How should the two items be structured, in your opinion, to avoid this problem? Thanks in advance for your response.

mialanhero

本人有个问题，GMAT中的AWA分数到底有多重要？如果VERBAL不错，是不是不用担心AWA的低分了呢？

Thanks,

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Mr. Wang, 能否评估一下我的背景，看是否有实力申请排名最靠前的三所学校，i.e. Harvard, Standford or Wharton？

我的背景：

GPA 3.8 from a top Chinese university (Econ major) 670 GMAT , 630 TOEFL 3 years work experience at one leading multinational enterprise in Shanghai. 应该说我的本科成绩很不错的，但是我的GMAT成绩明显比上述三所学校的平均分要低30-50分。我有多大的希望呢？

谢谢你的热心咨询！

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The short answer is yes. If properly spun, it can make a positive, and possibly even material, impact on your acceptance chances and there are various themes you can optimally use to impress the admissions officers depending on your exact situation. Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Dear Wang, can you clarify HBS' interview policy? Are interviews required to be admitted? Or do they admit some applicants without interviews? (Your above response implies that an applicant's geographic location influences interview requests.)

Thanks so much for your help. (Particularly as combing HBS' website for this info has been driving me crazy!)

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Hi, Wang,

I am new to this board, and hope this is the right way to ask a question: I have a question about MBA admission acceptance-deadline timing. If I receive an offer of admission from one school (my second choice), and my acceptance of that offer is due several days before I hear from the other schools I've applied to (one of which is my first choice). I am thinking of asking them if they could extend the acceptance date to a few business days after the date that I hear from the other schools, so that I have full info before making a commitment. What do you think/any suggestions? Also, should I contact the Admissions Director whose name is on the acceptance letter, or the general admissions email?

Thanks in advance!

This is a good question. You certainly should contact the Admissions Director directly and request the extension. We have found that these are granted in 95% of the cases with no issues or hassles. Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Thanks for your inquiry.

First of all, if you only have 2 bad grades and you achieve a GMAT score in the 680-700 range with some balance between your verbal and quant percentiles, your academic qualifications will not keep you out of b-school. Your work experience also appears to be very solid. With decent extracurricular activities and some differentiating factors in well-prepared applications, you should be competitive at all of these schools. Abroad volunteerism, particularly if it is related to your future economic development career goals would certainly help your chances if your stated long-term career goal is the same as described above. However, I think it is only fair to warn you that your future career goal could be a risky one *if* you can not adequately back up your sincerity and how your accomplishments and experiences to date have made that goal attainable. A lot of applicants state grandiose and altruistic goals and get dinged precisely because the admissions committees doubted their sincerity. Besides, there just are not going to be that many post-MBA opportunities in your desired field. Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Some one told me to make a fake of m undergraduate transcript. Surly I don't want to do that. But my low undergraduate GPA is really a problem, would you please help me find a way to solve this problem?

Thanks!

Some one told me to make a fake of m undergraduate transcript. Surly I don't want to do that. But my low undergraduate GPA is really a problem, would you please help me find a way to solve this problem?

Thanks! "

Thanks for your inquiry. As for the low GPA, you can do two things to remedy them:

(1) Do you know WHY you had low GPA? If you do, explain why but don't over explain as it may give readers impression that you are not confident in your ability. If you don't know why, don't explain because it will sound you are looking for excuses.

(2) Get high GMAT scores. US schools have a formula that transfers your GMAT scores into GPA and average them with your undergraduate GPA.

In general, I don't think you should worry too much about your GPA. I respect you for not to cheat.

Best of luck with your application!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

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To your final point, there are indeed opportunities out there for MBAs in international organizations such as the IMF and World Bank. They are just not as numerous as those opportunities in the more traditional career paths. Your future career goal may work for you. I simply wanted to point out a few potential issues in case you had not yet considered them. Don't hesitate to contact me directly if you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our expert consultants. Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

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Many, many thanks. This is really a great place! You, great too.

This trend, where your GPA increased over the course of your undergraduate education, will help you mitigate any concerns about your grades. A strong GMAT score will further help your cause and demonstrate your strong academic qualifications. The term job hopping certainly conjures up negative images. The key here is to demonstrate a clear and favorable career progression and then, hopefully, tie that into your future career goal. Without having the details of your proposed story and themes, it is impossible to accurately gauge your chances, but I'm not sure I see how your recent DBA experience, combined with an MBA, is going to qualify you for a career in a brokerage. Furthermore, you will be grilled on some of the details of your future career goal during your interviews as the interviewer will want to see evidence that this move is very well thought out and researched. Unless you have been working very long hours and were heavily involved in extracurriculars as an undergraduate, your current lack of extracurriculars is going to hurt you. In a word, get involved and get involved soon. Don't just sign up for any activity though. Find something that will help advance your story with the admissions committee. (I'm assuming you want me to be wearing my admissions hat?while writing this.) Depending on all of your particulars, you may need an extra year for positioning and you may not be very competitive until the fall 2006 applications are released. If you would like to discuss your situation in far greater detail with one of our consultants, don't hesitate to contact me directly. Best of luck with your future applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Hi! I think I've got a very informative service here, and appreciate all the information that you've posted regularly. I'm deeply appreciative for the knowledge I've gained in this forum alone! I plan to apply for an MBA programme in the States within the next three to four years, and am keen to work towards a succesful application in a good business school. The plus points/problems that I anticipate, however, are: - My academic grades ( 78 ) are of average standard amongst my peers, but fall exceedingly short of the minimum/average GPA requirements stated by many business schools. - I am graduating from a 3-year degree programme. - I recently took GMAT, and achieved a score of 710. - I have been very actively involved in extra-curricular activities in university, having been elected into the presidential/chairperson positions in almost all of my student union/club activities. (My heavy involvement can be said to be the reason for my less than exciting grades) - I plan to work for the next 2 to 3 years, in a multinational corporation, before applying for an MBA programme. With this in mind, I have been looking through admissions requirements and prerequisites of MBA programmes in top 30 business schools, but have had trouble gauging my potential application standing. Would you think that I stand a chance of being offered a position in schools like McCombs, Olin, Carnegie Mellon and Rotman (Toronto)? Would you suggest that I take additional certificate/diploma courses in private educational institutes to boost my academic credibility before applying to MBA programmes? Thank you in advance for your advice! Many Thanks, Frank

Hi, Frank. Thanks! The gratitude is never expected, but always appreciated!

Your GPA can be mitigated in your application. It still may be a good idea to build an alternate transcript with a handful of classes. (If you take too many classes, you may be labeled a professional student/degree collector.) A three-year degree is not necessarily a problem. The top b-schools often quietly make exceptions, particularly for graduates from top programs.

I wouldn't spin it that way in your applications. The schools ideally want students who can succeed academically *and* be involved on the campus.

Gaining some professional experience is certainly a good idea. It does not have to come from working for a large MNC though. If you find an opportunity for career development in a smaller company, you should give that opportunity full consideration. (I'm wearing my admission hat?here. Obviously, if you are not comfortable in small companies, ignore this advice.)

With a good career progression, and application story you would be competitive at any business school.

Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Thanks, Wang.

I will contact you during the National Holiday!

You ask a good question. Yes, work experience is just a stat, similar to your GMAT score. Just about every admissions officer you will encounter will encourage you to apply when you are ready. When the additional work experience is bringing you closer to your post-MBA career goals and you feel you've achieved the necessary career progression to gain the most from your b-school experience, then you should apply. I know this sounds a bit vague but it's really all I can say in email/discussion board format given the amount of information you provided. On a final note, you may be able to pull a low factor out of the fact that you worked full time and went to school full time. Be warned though, that a lot of applicants attempt to do just this and it's not going to be as impressive if, for one thing, your grades were not strong.

Extracurricular involvement may be the most often overlooked and least understood aspect of the b-school candidacy. It is important not just in quantity, but also in terms of what you did (think leadership, initiative, and organizational skills) and the involvements fit with your application story. If it looks like you were only involved to impress an admissions committee and gain admission to business school, it becomes a major red flag/liability.

At certain schools, your GMAT could be an issue given you are an international applicant and depending on the exact breakout between your quant and verbal scores. I assure you that international applicants with 660 GMAT scores do get admitted into top schools every year, but they have to be a little bit stronger in the other aspects of their candidacies.

See my comments above. Don't hesitate to contact me directly. We can more precisely help you determine if you would benefit from additional work experience and develop a customized and detailed action plan to ensure you are optimally positioned for your future b-school applications. Best of luck with your applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Thank you! We take a lot of pride in our qualifications and quality of our services.

It's not that much more difficult. If you are a qualified applicant with a good story to tell, you will be competitive with a green card and you will be able to pursue your post-MBA career goals up to 3 years sooner.

Your experience does not have to be directly comparable to that of a consultant or investment banker. If you can demonstrate a good career progression, you will be fine. There will be a lot of other financial analysts also competing for those precious few spots at the top schools, so don't bank completely on your financial analyst position for differentiation.

Assuming you submit well-prepared applications, additional extracurriculars could easily be what separates an acceptance from a top 5 school from a borderline ding. I would certainly look to beef up this area of your candidacy. Don't pick extracurricular activities haphazardly though. Find ones that will complement your story. These should also be activities you are most likely to enjoy. I don't know enough about you to opine on the usefulness of an alternate transcript but this and many other areas can certainly be covered in a 1 hour pre admissions consultation. Feel free to contact me directly for more information on our services. Best of luck with your future applications! Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

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add my information here: my GMAT 690, TOEFL: 620, GPA:3.4

what's my chance to get into a top b-school?

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Thank you for inquiry!

Frankly speaking, you're a qualified candidate for a top b-school. You have good undergraduate studies background, excellent employer, fairly good G/T scores. But you failed last year. I think a quite possible reason is your rash preparation in essay writing. Most applicants would make this mistake. Another reason might be you gap since you resigned from the public accounting firm. You might have failed to well explain it.

For the application this year, I suggest you find a company that could supply proof when neccessary. But in doing so, don't re-apply the schools you had applied last year. The the next step is to prepare your essays with 10000% efforts. If you realize that you could not present striking essays, then find a reputed writing service institute for editing or consulting service. This will be more helpful for you than fumble by yourself. Should you need our service, please reach directly.

Best of luck with your applciation!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Hi, Boyking. You have good position, which can well demonstrate your leadership skills. Your academic background is good too. But I don't know your GMAT/TOEFL score and any other things. Since successful application depends many factors, I can't give you a confirmed answer for your question. But I think you are a promising candidate if your are willing to invest suffiicent time and energy to your application, with right attitude.

Best of luck with your future application!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Hi, Lakegirl.

Surely you have a good chance to get into a top school according to your basic information. But the success is left to your big efforts in choosing match schools and preparing application materials, especially admission essays. Once you have done it well, you are halfway to be an MBA student in a prestigious businees education center.

If you have questions on the details how to prepare your application, please contact me freely.

Good luck!

H.S.Wang

A very interesting question!

MBA rankings are just one source of information you should consider in evaluating schools. The difference between one publication's MBA rankings and another's is as simple as what information they collect, how they collect it, and how they weight it. At the end of the day, though, they want to sell more of their publications. The fact is that most of the top MBA programs stay at the top; shifting is slight and not always due to overwhelming changes at a school. It's important for you to do your own research about the school you want to attend, because the rankings information is not tailored to you and your needs. Did you know that sometimes a good school won't get ranked because the alumni base is not deemed large enough? There's only one ranking that should count—your own! Hope I've helped you clarified it!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

想请问一下，optional essay是最好写还是不写。我听一个很老道的朋友说，一般要写的话，都是解释一下你weak的方面，比如为什么gmat不高，GPA很低，工作了那么久或那么短......所以如果你没什么weak的话，最好不写。是这样么？

还有他说第一轮申请比第二轮更好，是这样的么？

请帮我指点一下啦！谢啦！

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Thanks for your questions. (Sorry for reply in English, but I think it can better express my thoughts and ideas.)

The optional essay is a place where you can explain something that is important but that wasn't addressed elsewhere in the application. And it doesn't have to be about something negative (though it usually is). If you think you have soemthing as good as a favorable addition to to your former essays, then do it. It may help build yourself a multi-dimentioanl image.

For example, if in your former essays, you have focused too much on professional experience, then it is somewaht necessary to tell some community service stories in the optional essay. At this moment, it's better than explaining some weakness or leaving it blank. Anyway, don't ramble on, but be brief and to-the-point.

There are no obvious advantages or disadvantages between Round-1 and Round-2. Some schools even declare that they admit the same sumber of applicants in each round. But for international applicants like you(if you are in mainland), pls don't submit your application in Round-3. It depends much more on good luck than your strengths.

If you want to apply top schools for 2005, you still have time. You can submit your personal information to our free evaluation system. We can give you a brief but comprehensive evaluation, and some constructive advice. The link is http://www.topway.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=871 Or you can further contact me for any available help from our profesional service.

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

hsWang, thank you so much for being so responsive!

In this case, I see what you mean. But in my case, I believe that I have already described a full myself in my previous essays, professionally and personally, and I cannot figure out what to write further in my optional essay. Is it better for me to write something more? Is admission committee would prefer to read this optional essay, which, I think, may mean that I have more interest in the school? If I dont write anything, do you think there will be any problems?

As my friend said, he did not encourage me to write if I dont have anything more special to say. After reading an optional essay I write, he commented that I just repeated myself. So in this case, what do you think? I am just worried that if I do not write that article, it would deduct some value from me overall.

Thank you for your help!

Here I'd like to repeat what I've mentioned above: "The optional essay is a chance that you take to explain something that is important but that wasn't addressed elsewhere in the application" . If you believe you've done everything well in other essays, and you have no obvious weakness, then leave it blank. Don't write anything redundant that may add to admission officer's reading burden. I think they will appreciate your consideration.

You have no need to worry anu deduction of your overall value, since you have shown them well enough in other essays. "one optional essay mean that I have more interest in the school" is unnecessary. You should explain it well in the essay" why this school".

Good luck!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

You're welcome! I look forward to good news of your application.

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

hi, hswang,

since u r so responsive and sound so experienced, i came to ask you other questions regarding interview. tomorrow i will have an interview with admission director! so really hope that you can help me.

when they ask me to briefly introduce yourself, which is the usual question, how should i respond? this is such a general question that i have a lot to say and also have really few to say. to tell them the history of my growth or just focus my strength.

if they ask me what other schools have i selected, should i respond honestly? what is the best question you suppose to get if u r the interviewer.

besides, how many and what kind of questions can i ask the interviewer?

thank u!

Glad to see you again! According to your previous information, you should haven't submitted your essays to b-school. So the admission director know nothing of your essays. When you are asked to introduce yourself, you can use the essay"please elaborate your career progress and why MBA at this point?", you can also add your education ackground. However, remember not to recite your essay, but transform them into oral english, brief anf concise. Don't start on your strengths so early. They just want to know your history in this question. They will learn your strength in later specific questions!

When asked what other schools you've selected, you'd better response honestly. No need to specially choose some top schools. You should be able to give him sound reasons for your selection. If I am the interviewer, what i want to get most from this question is whether the appllicant has the ability to position himself and find match with schools.

2-3 questions are apporpriate for you to ask the interviewer. You should seize this opportuinity to tell that you've know the school well, and want to learn more in order to show your strong interest in the school. So ask some special feature about the MBA program, or some historical events, some activities, clubs, forums etc. You should know them, but want to deepen your knowledge on them through asking the interviewer. Don't ask those too general questions that most applicants would ask.

Don't be nervous. They just want to check your identity, test your language and communication abilities, and evaluate your candidacy as a business leader.

That's my advice. Good luck with your interview tommorow.

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

hi, hswang,

u r so great and helpful. why have i not found such a good place before?

hope one day i can do something for u and forum. wish me good luck tomorrow! see u

blue

bluesyy:

It's never late for you to find Topway and H.S.Wang,

If you like, you can share your applicantion experience, interview experience on our forum, to help more promising young men. You can also make more of your friends know this website, forum, and me. That will be greatly appreciated.

Best of luck with your interview tomorrow!

H.S.Wang

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Robert, thank you for the flowers. My efforts will be persistent。。。。。。。。。

10朵都嫌少。真希望多一点人知道这里，不过倒时不知道hswang还会不会有问必答。

我面试的是emory。现在感觉还挺难说的。因为我个人觉得聊得挺开心的，对方也未必。我想等我大致有了结果，一定道这里与大家分享，免得误人子弟。

Thanks, bluesyy, I'm really flattered. No problem, I will be here waiting for any questions on MBA application. I'm also pleased to hear you've conveyed your happiness to the interviewer. Good luck!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

Amazingly find such a great place. Once I take my GMAT, I will come here to consult Teacher Wang. My goal is to get into a top 10 school. So I need professional instructions. Salute to Wang!

Welcome, whitecloud. Bless you in taking GMAT!

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

So magic is this place!

Thanks for your questions!

Generally, these master program don't require work experience. we've helped a handful of senior students get into these program. But, if your academic background is not so good, some work experience will be beneficial to your application.

Sincerely,

H.S.Wang

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还有一个问题, 我正在和网站上提供的邮箱mba-consulting@topway.org联系, 已经快用工行卡付款购买文书了, 想确认一下该邮箱的回复是代表Topway的,谢谢.

我是计算机专业的大四学生, GPA3.0, 学校Top10, T640, GMAT750....没有工作经验, 想申请管理方向的Master, 您有什么建议或者是推荐么? 谢谢

Yes, some schoos' deadline is approaching.

Please input the school name to the google search bar. (www.google.com). you can find the websites.

Yes, mba-consulting@topway.org is our official email box. Please set your heart at rest.

Considering your major and your interest in management, MIS is surly a good choice for you.

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" 申请应该强调计算机方面的学术背景, 还是管理方面的潜力" Both are preferred.

Here are some frequent asked questions about MIS. Please digest them.

MIS F.A.Q.: 1. What do Management Information Systems professionals do? Management Information Systems focuses on designing computer systems to help people and organizations function more effectively. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the technological direction of their organizations because they do everything from constructing the business plan to overseeing network and Internet operations. MIS professionals not only apply their broad knowledge of information technologies and business issues, but their vision of where technology can take organizations.

2. What degree options are available in MIS? Undergraduates can earn a bachelor's degree in information systems or information technology, or take classes as part of a business degree. MBA students can choose concentrations in IS/IT, and some schools offer master's degrees and PhDs in MIS/IT.

3. What's the difference between a master's in MIS and an MBA with a MIS concentration? While both an MBA with a focus on information systems/technology and a Master of Information Systems degree will prepare you to assume managerial positions within the field of MIS, the MBA degree will provide you with more general skills that are transferable to other areas. The master's will provide you with greater information systems expertise, but fewer transferable skills. The MBA degree's broad curriculum also helps MIS professionals with client management and other strategic issues in performing their jobs, especially in management advisory services.

4. What will I study in a management information systems degree program? The MIS profession is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring aspects of computer science, cognitive science, psychology and sociology, economics, business, law, library/information studies and communications. Students in MBA programs with an emphasis on MIS will most likely study everything from computer science/programming, program design and data structures, database management, microeconomics, human resources management, finance, managerial accounting, policy, calculus, statistics and management science.

5. What skills are necessary to work in the information systems field? Information systems managers need a broad range of skills—a keen understanding of people, processes, and customer's needs. In addition to technical skills, employers need managers with strong business savvy. Most importantly, MIS professionals should possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people - talking about projects and solving problems in teams. They should also be able t understand how to organize information; analyze user information needs design or evaluate information systems that allow for efficient and effective user interaction; provide and assure the quality and value of information to decision makers; understand the economic and social environment in which their organization functions; be familiar with relevant issues in law, economics, ethics and management

6. What is a typical career path for an MIS-MBA graduate? The typical career path within the IS field begins as a Systems Analyst or a Systems Consultant leading to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) positions. An IS or IT professional may have a large number of MIS job titles and positions during his/her career such as: Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Computer Systems Auditor, Information Systems Manager, Computer and Software Marketing Manager, Office Automation Specialist, Computer Consultant or Network Administrator.

7. What's the overall career outlook for management information systems? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for MIS professionals are expanding rapidly and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future due to the growth of the e-commerce and telecommunications industries. Opportunities for obtaining a management position will be best for workers possessing an MBA with technology as a core component, advanced technical knowledge and strong communication and administrative skills.

Robert Half International Consulting, found that the average starting salaries in 2001 for high-level information technology managers ranged from $92,250 to $152,500. A 2001 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, stated that starting salary offers for those with an MBA, a technical undergraduate degree, and 1 year or less of experience averaged $61,196; for those with a master's degree in management information systems/business data processing, $57,225.

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We do not traffic in sample essays. Samples can be good, if used in the right way (as a learning tool.) So we are happy to send you for free good samples of excellent and shoddy essays. But we do not suggest you use these essay as any sort of “model”. Firstly there’s the possibility that Adcom will directly recognize the essay, and therefore your plagiarism. But even if they don’t, the language will be different and the essay will likely not fit in with the rest of your application, which will raise a red flag. Second, unless you are an immensely centered individual, chances are you will be influenced and sucked in to mimicking the model essay that worked for someone else – which by definition won’t work for you. Our advice is: have a look at some examples, understand the principles of success, then put others’ work away and concentrate on telling your own story and communicating your own value.

Cheers H.S.Wang

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Thanks for your question!

My understanding is they are Real Estate, Marketing, and Supply Chain (probably in that order).

Best

H.S.Wang

There isn't a "general practice" - just do the 500 words on topic. 500 is short enough that if they have forgotten what you were saying by the end (and so need a summary) then you're dead in any case.

Good luck! Wang

我本科是读cs，好不容易gt都考完了。现在打算申请business school，比较中意accounting 和finance。但是我对这两个方向都知之甚少，所以还在这两个项目之间摇摆不定，希望您给点意见和知识，关于难度，学习内容，就业前景等等都可以。先谢过了。

To Sanpao：I wonder if you have work experience related to accounting or finance. Since your major is in CS, you may better apply to such IT programs as MIS or math or economic related programs. It is difficult for you to make such a sharp transition to finance or accounting, unless you have accumulated relevant experiemce. And of course, the career in these two fields are definitely promising! Best wishes! H.S. Wang

HI, Wang, this question is projecting into the future, concerning admissions to MBA program at Harvard Business School for Fall 2006: Given the following profile, what are the chances of being admitted to Harvard? BS in Applied/Pure Mathematics (May 2005) University of ZJU GPA: 3.7 MA in Mathematical Finance (May 2006) Boston University GPA: 4.0 GMAT: 720+ (is this a good score to aim for? If not, please be more realistic) Research in symmetries of nonlinear partial differential equations (Summer 2004) Excellent Reccomendations from top MathFinance professors.

Thanks for your question! It seems like you lack some solid work experience. These are some of the profiles I've seen in my friends: one friend who went to HBS had ~4 years of work experience, including 2 years entrepreneurial exp. through taking a brand of cosmetic into another country; one who got into HBS And Stanford Bus had 4 years of Management consulting experience at a top firm with 1 year overseas. (BA from top 5 school); another who went to HBS had 5 years work experience with 3 as actuary, 2 as investment banker.

Two of them have US work experience, only one from mainland. So I suggest you'd better acquire some WE in the next couple of years. After all, getting into HBS needs you to make utmost efforts!

Best wishes to you! H.S. Wang

Errick, according to your expectation from MBA studies, you will get less from CMU than from Yale and Michigan. You have a good chance to get into Michigan, since it enrollment rate is not so high as other magic schools. And Yale is defintely your best choice, but since it is an Ivey school your chance will be less than Michigan.

So if you really dissapoited about CMU, you can put your stake on Michigan and try to get off from its waitlist. As for Yale, ou may need to re-apply next year.

Best luck! H.S.Wang

hi, Wang

How competitive would you say I am:

25 yr old
Female
3-yrs experience investment bank
620 GMAT
3.6 GPA at non-top school

Thanks!

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我的GMAT750，自认为很有领导潜力，但是GPA只有2.0,所学专业是计算机,我很不喜欢纯技术工作,很枯燥,毕业后从事的是管理工作,我能通过事例解释我GPA超低的原因,我适合管理工作不适合技术和科研工作

准备申请HBS/KELLOGG/STANDFORD,自认为这几所学校的风格很适合自己,特别是standfoed,我很喜欢它的激情和个人英雄主义风格

如果通过essay和面试,他们认同我的领导潜力,也就是说其他方面都符合他们的要求,

会不会仅仅因为我的GPA超低而拒绝我呢?

THX