Getting into a top business school?

[jdelmund]

Hello,

I am currently studying for the GMAT and I am definitely interested in getting into a top business school. What I'm wondering about is if there is anything else I need to be doing, maybe as far as extra-curricular activities go, i.e. do I need to do volunteering work, etc.?

Here are my credentials so far:
- Graduated with honors (Cum Laude) 2001 in BS Computer Engineering
- Received my MS in Computer Engineering 2005 while working full-time
- I've been working in the Wireless industry full-time since July 2001, as a Senior Software Engineer
- Practicing Judo (martial arts) 1.5 hrs to 3hrs per week
- Training for a half-marathon this year

Thank you,
jdelmund

[MBAApply]

Focus on organized group activities that you really care about or that you enjoy. As an engineer, that's the biggest concern "on paper" for an adcom - you need to work against the stereotype that engineers have poor interpersonal skills and/or are one-dimensional solitary individuals. Showing that you're a well rounded person who happens to be an engineer is the best way to improve your chances.

Alex Chu
alex@mbaapply.com
www.mbaapply.com
http://mbaapply.blogspot.com