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Posted Mar 04, 2013 05:11

Hello all,

I'm currently apply for business schools and I really need some suggestions.
I'm from Thailand. Got a GMAT score of 550. Worked in a financial sector for 1.5 year and currently running a family's business (for 5 months now). My undergrad grades is 2.61/4.00.

I've applied for Whitman B-school's last round for int' student, Syracuse University and got rejected.

Planning to applied for DePaul, the full time MBA program. Do you think I have some chances with this school? I know that their requirement for the part-time program is slightly lower but I just would like to try the full time one. I saw that they require at least 30% on every part on the GMAT but the last time that I got 550, my AWA and IR % are slightly lower so I'm quite worried about this.
Hello all,

I'm currently apply for business schools and I really need some suggestions.
I'm from Thailand. Got a GMAT score of 550. Worked in a financial sector for 1.5 year and currently running a family's business (for 5 months now). My undergrad grades is 2.61/4.00.

I've applied for Whitman B-school's last round for int' student, Syracuse University and got rejected.

Planning to applied for DePaul, the full time MBA program. Do you think I have some chances with this school? I know that their requirement for the part-time program is slightly lower but I just would like to try the full time one. I saw that they require at least 30% on every part on the GMAT but the last time that I got 550, my AWA and IR % are slightly lower so I'm quite worried about this.
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Posted Mar 05, 2013 12:19

Hi there. No, I don't think you are a competitive candidate at DePaul, especially because you are below its average on all the criteria you mentioned: GMAT, work experience and GPA.

I suggest you consider:
University of Houston--Clear Lake (TX)
John Carroll University (Boler) (OH)
University of Louisiana--Lafayette (Moody) (LA)
University of Central Arkansas (AR)
Indiana State University (IN)
Wichita State University (Barton) (KS)
University of Nevada--Reno (NV)
University of Montana (MT)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stephen F. Austin State University (TX)
Hi there. No, I don't think you are a competitive candidate at DePaul, especially because you are below its average on all the criteria you mentioned: GMAT, work experience and GPA.

I suggest you consider:
University of Houston--Clear Lake (TX)
John Carroll University (Boler) (OH)
University of Louisiana--Lafayette (Moody) (LA)
University of Central Arkansas (AR)
Indiana State University (IN)
Wichita State University (Barton) (KS)
University of Nevada--Reno (NV)
University of Montana (MT)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stephen F. Austin State University (TX)
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Posted Mar 06, 2013 12:27

Hello all,

I'm currently apply for business schools and I really need some suggestions.
I'm from Thailand. Got a GMAT score of 550. Worked in a financial sector for 1.5 year and currently running a family's business (for 5 months now). My undergrad grades is 2.61/4.00.

I've applied for Whitman B-school's last round for int' student, Syracuse University and got rejected.

Planning to applied for DePaul, the full time MBA program. Do you think I have some chances with this school? I know that their requirement for the part-time program is slightly lower but I just would like to try the full time one. I saw that they require at least 30% on every part on the GMAT but the last time that I got 550, my AWA and IR % are slightly lower so I'm quite worried about this.


your gmat is not good. you do gmat again and make it good so you can go to good school. without good gmat good school is not easy
<blockquote>Hello all,

I'm currently apply for business schools and I really need some suggestions.
I'm from Thailand. Got a GMAT score of 550. Worked in a financial sector for 1.5 year and currently running a family's business (for 5 months now). My undergrad grades is 2.61/4.00.

I've applied for Whitman B-school's last round for int' student, Syracuse University and got rejected.

Planning to applied for DePaul, the full time MBA program. Do you think I have some chances with this school? I know that their requirement for the part-time program is slightly lower but I just would like to try the full time one. I saw that they require at least 30% on every part on the GMAT but the last time that I got 550, my AWA and IR % are slightly lower so I'm quite worried about this.</blockquote>

your gmat is not good. you do gmat again and make it good so you can go to good school. without good gmat good school is not easy
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Posted Mar 06, 2013 14:23

Hello,

Thank you so much!

And one more thing please. I think i might still try the part-time one. Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?
Hello,

Thank you so much!

And one more thing please. I think i might still try the part-time one. Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?
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Posted Mar 06, 2013 14:34

Hello,

Thank you so much!

And one more thing please. I think i might still try the part-time one. Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?


only Mr. Duncan can know the perfect answer of your question. i think part time meaning not full time and full time meaning you resign from your company and do it full time
<blockquote>Hello,

Thank you so much!

And one more thing please. I think i might still try the part-time one. Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?
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only Mr. Duncan can know the perfect answer of your question. i think part time meaning not full time and full time meaning you resign from your company and do it full time
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Posted Mar 06, 2013 14:41

Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?

Generally, part-time programs are designed for working domestic students in the area. As an international student, visas can be more complicated with part-time study (especially if you plan on working); and there is much less financial aid.

Check with Depaul to see if your profile fits.
<blockquote>Do you any of you know the differences between the part-time and the full-time courses? Is the part-time worth it?</blockquote>
Generally, part-time programs are designed for working domestic students in the area. As an international student, visas can be more complicated with part-time study (especially if you plan on working); and there is much less financial aid.

Check with Depaul to see if your profile fits.
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Posted Mar 06, 2013 14:58

Yes, i've already checked. International students can apply for the part-time program.
Really would like to know if there will be a good connections in the part-time program there.
Yes, i've already checked. International students can apply for the part-time program.
Really would like to know if there will be a good connections in the part-time program there.
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Posted Mar 07, 2013 01:09

The question is ask isn't whether international students can apply, but whether they can get visas.
The question is ask isn't whether international students can apply, but whether they can get visas.
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Posted Mar 07, 2013 03:55

Oh! Yes, yes, we can. I have already asked and foreign students can get visas.
Oh! Yes, yes, we can. I have already asked and foreign students can get visas.
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Posted Mar 07, 2013 08:55

Oh! Yes, yes, we can. I have already asked and foreign students can get visas.


US policiy donot allow visa for global students which are not doing full time so why depaul giving visa
<blockquote>Oh! Yes, yes, we can. I have already asked and foreign students can get visas.</blockquote>

US policiy donot allow visa for global students which are not doing full time so why depaul giving visa
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Posted Mar 07, 2013 10:33

I have already asked. Visas can be obtained you just have to study for at least specific credits/semester.
I have already asked. Visas can be obtained you just have to study for at least specific credits/semester.
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Posted Mar 07, 2013 10:50

I would inquire about career services.

As Ralph noted above, usually, part-time programs are for employed students, who want to excel in their current industry or functional area.

The big benefit of part-time MBAs is that you can apply what you're learning directly into the workplace. This is why companies offer more financial support for their employees who do part-time programs (and continue to work) versus those who leave for a year or two to do a full-time MBA. The full-timers are more likely to get a new job in a new company.

So naturally, part-time students need less career support, so schools often don't have the same level of post-graduation career services as they offer full-time grads.
I would inquire about career services.

As Ralph noted above, usually, part-time programs are for employed students, who want to excel in their current industry or functional area.

The big benefit of part-time MBAs is that you can apply what you're learning directly into the workplace. This is why companies offer more financial support for their employees who do part-time programs (and continue to work) versus those who leave for a year or two to do a full-time MBA. The full-timers are more likely to get a new job in a new company.

So naturally, part-time students need less career support, so schools often don't have the same level of post-graduation career services as they offer full-time grads.
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Posted Mar 09, 2013 15:46

Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
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