I will be graduating next fall with a bachelors degree in marketing from a small private college in Iowa. I would like to attend a top 20 MBA program after gaining a few years of work experience. I will likely graduate with a 3.6 GPA. I am wondering if it matters which undergrad one goes to in order to get into a top graduate program. I know they look a gpa and the GMAT scores. I would like to get thoughts on this. Hypothetically, with a 3.6 and a high GMAT would I be accepted to a top program?
2007-06-03 15:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by Bigk 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It will hurt a little, but you can make up for it with work experience, recommendations and GMAT scores. They judge people on MANY criteria, so one "minor" mark against you will not hurt too much.
2007-06-07 05:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by NYC_Since_the_90s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated from such an MBA program.
The best will look at your work experience ... possibly more than the then three or four years old undergrad degree.
As you'll guess, people who went off to the likes of P&G and were successful brand managers (etc.) then had their choice of MBA programs.
High GMAT is nice ... but drive and people skills will take you farther in RL and to better MBA schools.
GL
2007-06-03 16:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correction. you will desire to communicate which contain your preparation counselor. do no longer think of you are the only one at a loss for words. maximum severe college scholars have a complicated time searching for solutions. there is no longer something stupid in the adventure that your questions concern your progression. And with reference to the MBA, it relies upon. some stages take 5yrs, on the same time as some take 4yrs. After the degree, then you certainly get to settle on in case you will get an MBA. yet as I maximum ordinarily heard, social skills are an incredible addition on your resume.
2016-10-09 10:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on your work/experience background and what you bring to the table besides your gpa and exam scores...some schools require 2 years of experience (internships)...i would assume that a top 20 grad school would require that
2007-06-03 16:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty Shades 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋