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PostThu Mar 26, 2009 12:33 pm
Let me check with Manhattan GMAT to see whether that's possible. Thanks for the question,

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PostMon Mar 30, 2009 4:01 pm
Sorry for the slow response. I spoke to my contact at Manhattan GMAT and they will indeed reimburse in that scenario!
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PostWed Apr 01, 2009 10:47 am
Is it the same situation with the mba admissions consulting package?
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PostWed Apr 01, 2009 1:33 pm
Thanks for the question scarfstyle, I am confirming with Stacy Blackman Consulting. I'll share the official response as soon as I know.
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PostWed Apr 01, 2009 9:59 pm
I receive queries from my other networks about the BTG Scholarships. I must clear some points here...

[1.] First of all Please go through the Beat The GMAT scholarship page:
It's written in simple English & has covered all required points.

One of the doubts/misconceptions applicants have is 'BTG would favour applicants who're very active on (or contributed to) forums.
[2.] The winners selected are not based on their amount of participation in the forum. Please do not misunderstand and try to relate this scholarship chances with your no. of posts in the forums.

Thank you.
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PostThu Apr 02, 2009 8:07 am
beatthegmat wrote:
Thanks for the question scarfstyle, I am confirming with Stacy Blackman Consulting. I'll share the official response as soon as I know.
I confirmed with Stacy that her company will reimburse in the event that a scholarship winner has already purchased consulting services.

Thanks!
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PostThu Apr 02, 2009 10:32 am
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One of the doubts/misconceptions applicants have is 'BTG would favour applicants who're very active on (or contributed to) forums.
[2.] The winners selected are not based on their amount of participation in the forum. Please do not misunderstand and try to relate this scholarship chances with your no. of posts in the forums.
Hello,

My question to you was that the previous BTG scholarship winners had a few post (less than even 5) and still they got the scholarship.

I can frame my confusion in a CR question style.It was something like:

Less no. of Post ==> scholarship winner

Conclusion,

The more you are inactive ==> the higher is your chance of getting the scholarship.

However, now I truly understand what was the Flaw in MY ARGUMENT.

Thank You Eric

Thank You Pranav


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PostThu Apr 02, 2009 11:26 pm
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beatthegmat wrote:
Thanks for the question scarfstyle, I am confirming with Stacy Blackman Consulting. I'll share the official response as soon as I know.
I confirmed with Stacy that her company will reimburse in the event that a scholarship winner has already purchased consulting services.

Thanks!
Thanks mate for ur info.

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PostMon Apr 06, 2009 12:11 pm
Hello,

I was reading up on the details requried for this scholarship and happened to notice that we can write a 300 word essay showing financial need. In case I need to go in for this, I understand that I would need to share with you the official salary slip and other financial details. However, attachments are not encouraged.

How do I share with you this information? Confused

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PostMon Apr 06, 2009 12:51 pm
Go ahead and send an attachment with that info. And thanks for being so meticulous with reading directions. Smile
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PostWed Apr 08, 2009 12:50 pm
Eric,

I have a question similar to the above post. The rules state "Candidates must submit this information in the body of a single e-mail to scholarship@beatthegmat.com. We will not read attachments (pictures are exceptions)."

So if i have to send in proof of my financial need in the form of pay stubs, statements etc. what is the best way to submit those. In the previous post you asked the other applicant to submit the attachments, can i consider that as a universal rule. Also (sorry if this sounds stupid) if i'm allowed to submit such attachments would they be included in the word limit. To make my question clear, if i had written an essay of 300 words describing my need and then attached some proof to substantiate this fact, does it violate the 300 word count?

Sorry for these queries but i wanted to make sure that i dont get disqualified.

Also i'd like to thank everybody behind this scholarship for this wonderful opportunity that you are giving to prospective B-School applicants.
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PostWed Apr 08, 2009 1:37 pm
Good questions guys, I will modify the scholarship page to reflect my response here.

The answer to your question, hk, is no--your attachment to validate financial is separate from your essay response.

THANKS SO MUCH guys for being so careful about reading the rules! I'm so impressed!
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PostWed Apr 08, 2009 2:25 pm
Thanks for clearing that Eric. Appreciate that.
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PostWed Apr 08, 2009 2:47 pm
You're welcome, we look forward to reviewing your app!

By the way, I noticed that you have an MBA blog--would you be willing to write a quick post and/or make a link to this scholarship competition?

http://www.beatthegmat.com/scholarship.html

Thanks and all the best!
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PostThu Apr 09, 2009 8:30 pm
How strict is the word count? Lets say I have 103 words for my bio is this grounds for disqualification?

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