Background:
- Seoul-based Management Consultant w/ 3yrs of experience. (4 When entering)
- Non-MBB, Boutique Consulting, several offices in US but not huge presence
- Partially sponsored by company
- Fast promotion compared to peer, Multiple contribution and leadership examples at work
- No huge non-professional experiences
- 705 (But Verbal is only 56th percentile)

Post-MBA:
- Job Undecided (Likely Consulting)
- NYC/Boston preferred in terms of location

Questions:
1. I am preparing to apply for ~10 schools, how should I decide on which to apply at R1, which at R2? Are there any schools that has a higher acceptance rate particularly at R1/Early? Should I apply for the most preferred schools by me all at round 1?
2. Does knowledge on specific MBA clubs and school help my essay and interview as well? Can I write specific names in my essay?
3. Is it necessary to communicate w/ adcom on a regular basis?