MBA Admissions Advice

[Anonymous]

Thank you everyone for the thoughtful replies. You've given me a lot to consider. I'll be sure to read Richard Montauk’s “How to get into a top MBA program” and check out Poets and Quants. I'll also definitely speak with former classmates about their programs. Right now, I anticipate applying to 4-7 schools (I realize 7 is the upper end because of how intensive apps are and possibly interviewing with schools) and will focus on T15 and financial safeties. Again, thanks for the help!

[Anonymous]

Much depends upon how well you do on the GMAT or GRE.

An early poster stated that strategy consulting was somewhat of a scam. I disagree,although I do agree that consultants sell their services/additional services to current clients.

View strategy consulting as grooming yourself for an exit to a client company or to a company in an industry for which you have provided consulting services.

MBA programs are not high pressure, ultra-competitive Darwinian experiences as claimed by another poster. Lots of socializing and drinking, lots of group projects, and most top programs do not disclose grades or class rank to employers.

To OP: If I may ask, in which industry do you work ?