Hi there! First let me say you have a good background. Your GPA is solid and your GMAT is competitive, both of which are great. Also, you have rich work experience, which is very valuable for B-school Master’s programs. I understand that with your background, there might be some confusion about whether you should apply for an MBA or MSA. You can find the answer in thinking about your ultimate career goal. If you want to be an accounting or auditing professional in the future, then an MSA is definitely the right pathway. On the other hand, if you want to do general management in all kinds of industries or businesses, an MBA will give you more options after graduation. Your list of schools is great. I’d also suggest checking out UT-Austin, BYU, and University of Michigan. These schools will also be in your range. Hope this helps! Jon Frank HBS 2005 -- by 会员 JonFrank (2013/2/4 18:00:12)
UT-Austin, BYU, and University of Michigan.真的可以吗? -- by 会员 我爱德芙巧克力 (2013/2/20 13:37:16)
Thereare a few crucial factors when it comes to applying to top business schoolprograms. First, you must have competitive standardized test scores and GPA,which are the building blocks of your application. Second, relevant workexperience and published papersare definitely helpful. These show your abilityto make a difference in the real world, which is important for business majors.Ultimately, the top programs want you to be successful in your professionallife so that they too can benefit from your success. Finally, articulating aclear career plan and vision for your future in the essays is important as well.Many folks overlook essays, not understandinghow beneficial great ones are. Theyare opportunities to show why you will be successful and what special qualitiesyou have.
Overall, the graduate school application is acomprehensive evaluation of you as a person. Pay attention to every step andyou will be rewarded by the results. Hope this helps!
---Jon Frank |