What it takes to get into a top B-School

<p>Well ., I am an enginering student from Asia., I was wondering if u could tell me what it takes in to get into a TOP B-School in USA.., like..,the MBA at stanford., Wharton., etc.,</p>

<pre><code>Well is it ur GPA/CGP that matters.., ur leadership qualities.., ur essays.., ur GMAT score.., well to waht all xtent do these matter.., well i am in my second year of college now.., and i am an exceutive member of several clubs in my college here..,and i am planning to do a national project which includes making a joint group of students across 17 primier colleges in my country.. and it aims at developmet of the colleges thru information xchange.,will this project in anyways help me in my admission process if it works out..,
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<p>what all such things would help me to get into a top B-School.,and is there any racial discrimination against the asian in the admission process in USA?
All those who have got admitted into B-Schools.., plz do help me with some info.., what do u think in u ., got u into the b-school..,</p>

<p>The most important quality is having a valid reason for wanting to get an MBA and communicating it perfectly in your applicantion essays and interviews. </p>

<p>Another very important quality is leadership. Most MBA programs today want to make sure a candidate has leadership skills based on a proven track record of professional and extra-curricular success, proven adherence to ethics and fair play and physical presence in interviews etc...</p>

<p>Well planned and successful professional experience. This goes beyond leadership. MBAs want reliable employees who will play well in teams, finish the job well, on time and without resorting to desperate measures and who have shown a track record of professional success through frequent promotions.</p>

<p>Obviously a solid academic background and a good GMAT score are a must too. To have a realistic shot at any top MBA program, a 3.2-3.6 GPA and a 660-740 GMAT score is expected. Obviously, some students manage to get into top MBA programs with sub 3.2 GPAs and sub 660 GMA scores, but those are the exceptions rather than the rule. And it goes without saying that candidates with 3.7+ GPAs with 750+ on the GMAT have an advantage. But unless the rest of the stuff above checks out, no matter how good one's grades and scores are, the odds will be diminished.</p>

<p>Finally, MBAs want well rounded individual. People who have a good global outlook, who speak a foreign language, have a passion for a non-academic and non-professional hobby etc...</p>

<p>That was pretty helpful for me.., thanks a lot Alexandre ..,
Well i want to get into MBA coz i think i like taking in responsibility..., it gives me a high.. I love interacting with people and i like getting things done.., Like.., i like taking in projects..., and then completing them in the best possible way.., coz i like getting appreciation for the work i do.,and i do spend a lot of time on thinking about the ppl around me.., what all is good in them... and where all they can be a part of my project..,NOW is that a valid reason for me to apply for MBA.., or should i be thinking of another profession..,</p>