以下是引用jelt2359在2009-4-24 13:54:00的发言: lisese> a standard rule of thumb at Wharton is that if you get >80 for both verbal and math sections of the GMAT, the school is generally satisfied in your academic ability. At the same time, however, a high gmat and a low GPA may indicate that someone is 'smart, but lazy'- hence while a good GMAT does convey evidence of academic ability, things aren't really that simple.
I've stressed this multiple times before, that 'profiles' don't really matter that much. I have classmates who graduated from schools I've never heard of (for instance.. Davidson College), for instance, but who still got into Wharton. In general, I think that most people actually do have a pretty good idea of where they stand. You mention getting a master's from China's top university, for instance, and that probably shows the type of institution you should be aiming for. But then again, that's not the same as getting a college degree from China's top university (BTW, I didn't realise China had one top university.. everyone I ask seems to have a different view of who's top. But I digress), just like getting an MA in Japanese Studies from Harvard is not seen in the same light as BA from Harvard. My point is, there are so many small details to you that only you know, and that can only come through in a full application. That is, assuming you are able to communicate it in an application- most people who don't get into business schools fail to do this.
Finally, as for choices, what is guiding your choices? You mentioned marketing and finance, and I noticed, for instance, that Chicago Booth is not on the list, although they have top 3 finance and marketing departments in the US. I would recommend when choosing a school, that you look for the best 'fit'. A huge part of the value of the MBA is probably the friends and alumni that you will be able to tap into, and you'll see that the alums from different schools are very different. Most of my classmates, for instance, (especially in the Lauder programme) can't imagine going anywhere else. Do your research, and you'll start to find that each school has unique traits and attracts a certain type of people.
Jason, thanks a lot! I'll do more homework on schools... |