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GMAT scores, undergraduate GPAs and letters of reference are keys to success in graduate applications FUSE
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In 1964, Audrey Cohen founded MCNY on the vision of theory, purpose, and practice taught together to prepare students to be successful and socially responsible professionals. This visionary educational model continues today with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It takes work to get into business school.
Each of the elements of a business school application provides a different kind of information. “We’re looking for wellrounded candidates,” says John Adamski, director of graduate admissions at Drexel’s LeBow College of Business in Philadelphia. The dif-
ferent elements combine to provide a good picture of that well-rounded candidate. Strength in one area of the application can compensate for weakness in another. “For instance, someone who’s been out of school for several years might have forgotten their algebra, and so
Designed for working professionals, you can earn your not done so well on the GMAT,” Adamski explains. “We’d look more closely at their résumé. If he or she was operating as a director, the GMAT score would not necessarily be a problem.” JUDY WEIGHTMAN
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Need to know Adamski explains the significance of each element of a typical application: GMAT score: At LeBow, the admissions committee weights it more heavily for younger applicants (those with less work experience) and for those looking to enroll in a full-time program. Undergraduate GPA: You don’t have to have been a business major, but you should have good grades. If you had a rocky first semester or first year, stronger grades later can compensate. Statement of purpose: Think through specifically what you
want to achieve by getting an MBA. General comments like “it will help in my career” are not impressive. Letters of reference: At least one should be from a current or former employer, or sometimes a co-worker. Ask the person to give specific, concrete examples of your success. Résumé: Make sure it’s up to date; don’t just dig out the one you used in your last job search two years ago. List outcomes, not just responsibilities. WRITE TO METRO: LETTERS@METRO.US
Do your homework You’ll be applying to more than one school, and you should treat each application individually. “I can spot a cut-and-paste job a mile away,” Adamski says. “We want to know not just why you want to go to business school, but why you want to come to LeBow.” Do the research so you know what each school offers and can explain why that school meets your needs, Adamski advises. “We want candidates who have done due diligence to find the schools that will best meet their needs.”
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