<p>I got several failing grades in freshman year, but i fixed them up and got the grades replaced with new ones, although the old ones do remain on my transcript. One of the failed classes was in my major. (Engineering in case you needed that information)</p>
<p>GRE:</p>
<p>167, 163, 5 on writing</p>
<p>Work Experience: Tech firm, Day care, possibly more to come</p>
<p>What are my chances at Stanford?</p>
<p>Also what are my chances for MBA programs at MIT, Berkeley, Harvard, Kellogg, and Wharton?</p>
<p>Another question: Which is better MBA or Masters? And if Masters is better what are my chances at those schools for their Masters programs in Engineering? Specifically computers.</p>
<p>“Chances” for graduate school are hot buttered nonsense. Nobody has any clue and anyone who claims to know is lying, delusional or ignorant - possibly all three.</p>
<p>That said, you have zero chance of being accepted to any decent MBA program. MBA degrees are designed as advanced managerial and strategic training for professionals with significant real-world business experience. You have none of that. An MBA is something you come back to school for, later in life.</p>
<p>But there has got to be some form of reference that a person can check to see the possibility of them getting into a certain graduate school. For example a chart that lists average GRE scores (which i cannot seem to find). And also I was more hoping to base my chances off of other people who have been accepted, and see how my statistics compare to theirs.</p>
<p>I would like to respectfully disagree, I have worked at several tech businesses and have learned a lot throughout college, and have attained much in terms of experience. But if I still need more experience then that is another matter.</p>
<p>you need more work experience as others have said. nothing about you stands out on paper. The fact that you don’t know MBAs are primarily work experience and leadership driven leads me to suspect you didn’t do a lot of research. It is NOT primarily based on GPA and GMAT/GRE scores. Additionally, the top MBAs typically favor top undergrad schools.</p>
<p>No such thing exists. Why do you think “there has got to be” such a thing?</p>
<p>Graduate school admissions are extremely selective and holistic. Stats alone might get your foot in the door, but top graduate programs have far more of those applicants than they can possibly accept. Decisions are made by a committee of faculty within each department.</p>
<p>Qualitative factors such as work experience, coursework, research interests, etc. are viewed completely differently by each different faculty member and none of us have any idea what those professors are thinking.</p>
<p>If by “graduate school,” you mean Ph.D. programs, there isn’t. If you mean MA/MS programs…well, I’m not aware of one, but there may be resources I am not aware of since the MA/MS is not a big thing in my disciplinary area (I’m 95% sure there is no such resource though). </p>
<p>GRE scores are just one part of an application package–yes, a really low score will keep you out of most places and a high score will be a mark in your favor (and, depending on the type of program and institution, may help you with funding), but it doesn’t guarantee anything. Plus, PCHope is right, MBA programs want the GMAT, not the GRE. </p>
<p>The average age of an MBA applicant is around 25, and everything I’ve read or been told about the MBA process indicates that those students who are accepted right out of undergrad need outstanding academic performance and some really compelling work experience that goes beyond standard jobs/internships.</p>
<p>Even if this weren’t true, getting a job with your MBA is also work experience and leadership driven. It’s not a technical degree; an MBA does not automatically entitle you to apply for and get specific positions.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the input. I will consider gaining more work experience before setting my sights on a certain MBA program. Just as an addition though, somebody mentioned that top MBA schools look for top undergrad schools, how true is this? Regardless, I do go to a good school so I dont think I need to worry much. </p>
<p>Also someone said that the schools dont accept GRE. But according to Stanford they accept both the GRE and GMAT unless im mistaken. Any responses would be welcome. Thanks again to everyone who replied.</p>