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Am I at a disadvantage going straight from undergrad to business school?

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How many years of work experience do I really need?

Is blue chip experience  necessary?

Is blue chip experience necessary?

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Can I get in if I have only non-profit experience?

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Who should I get to write my recommendation?

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Can I write my recommender letters and have them sign it?

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Does a legacy recommender carry more weight?

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Should I have other letters of support outside my recommenders?

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Understanding the MBA Application Process

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What is the best way to choose a business school?

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Is my transcript that important?

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Am I at a disadvantage going straight from undergrad to business school?

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What do I say in my essays?

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David Petersam

President, AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.

www.admissionsconsultants.com  

703.242.5885

Before AdmissionsConsultants was formed, David Petersam, the company's founder, successfully guided several friends and acquaintances through the turbulent admissions process that encircles the nation's elite business schools. After witnessing how successfully his admissions strategies worked for these these individuals – and being told by these same applicants that he should start an MBA admissions consultancy – AdmissionsConsultants was formed.

Is blue chip experience necessary?

Host: Is blue chip experience necessary?

David Petersam: Blue chip experience is not necessary at all. Sometimes it's actually easier for an applicant to differentiate him or herself, if they did not work at that big blue chip company. Often times what happens with smaller companies or lesser known companies, they have -- they still have very high hiring standards and you can advance little bit more quickly.

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Host: Is blue chip experience necessary?

David Petersam: Blue chip experience is not necessary at all. Sometimes it's actually easier for an applicant to differentiate him or herself, if they did not work at that big blue chip company. Often times what happens with smaller companies or lesser known companies, they have -- they still have very high hiring standards and you can advance little bit more quickly. You can take on a lot more responsibilities on an earlier point and you have greater opportunities to show a lot of times. So the answer is, is nothing wrong with blue chip experience but it is a no way, shape or form a prerequisite or advantage on the admission process. Each year we work with well over 1000 MBA applicants, we have yet to see were people with blue chip experience have any type of statistical advantage in the outcomes of their application decisions.

What is the benefit of  getting an MBA?

What is the benefit of getting an MBA?

Understanding the MBA Application Process

Understanding the MBA Application Process

What is invloved in applying to a business school?

What is invloved in applying to a business school?

What types of programs are there?

What types of programs are there?

Do I need to take the GMAT?

Do I need to take the GMAT?

How do I register for the GMAT?

How do I register for the GMAT?

How can I prepare for the  GMAT CAT test?

How can I prepare for the GMAT CAT test?

What materials should I use to prepare for the GMAT?

What materials should I use to prepare for the GMAT?

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Should I take a class for the GMAT?

Is it important to get into the top-ranked schools?

Is it important to get into the top-ranked schools?