The Prizes
- First Prize ($7890 total value)
- GMAT registration ($250 cash)
- One 9-session ManhattanGMAT course
- 4-School comprehensive consulting by Stacy Blackman Consulting
- Second Prize ($2130 total value)
- GMAT registration ($250 cash)
- One 9-session ManhattanGMAT course
- 5000-word essay editing by Stacy Blackman Consulting
- Third Prize ($1960 total value)
- GMAT registration ($250 cash)
- One 9-session ManhattanGMAT course
- 2500-word essay editing by Stacy Blackman Consulting
- Fourth Prize ($1540 total value)
- GMAT registration subsidy ($150 cash)
- One 9-session ManhattanGMAT course
- Fifth Prize ($1490 total value)
- GMAT registration subsidy ($100 cash)
- One 9-session ManhattanGMAT course
About Our Sponsors
About ManhattanGMAT: ManhattanGMAT (MG Prep, Inc.) was created in response to the growing demand for high quality GMAT® preparation. Founded by a New York public junior-high school teacher, the company is focused exclusively on the GMAT®, and aims to prepare students with the foundational skills and strategies essential for the very high scores required to gain admission into top business schools. Led by its team of expert teachers, all of whom have 99th percentile official GMAT® scores and real teaching experience, ManhattanGMAT offers intensive preparatory programs for students worldwide including advanced GMAT® courses (both on-site and virtual), private tutoring, one-day workshops, two-week bootcamps, corporate training programs and free introductory seminars. The company's website http://www.manhattangmat.com includes a complete listing of all the company's programs, provides comprehensive information on the GMAT®, and offers free advanced content and strategy.
About Stacy Blackman Consulting: Since 2001, Stacy Blackman Consulting has helped clients gain admission to every top business school in the world. The company's approach, based on developing and implementing a winning marketing strategy, makes the application process less stressful and more successful. Stacy Blackman Consulting offers completely personalized, comprehensive services focused on the one goal of helping clients submit their personal best application and maximize chances of admittance to top choice schools. The dedicated MBA consultant team boasts a unique combination of admissions experience, marketing savvy and writing skills. This, combined with extensive company resources, has led to an exceptional client success rate. In addition to working one on one with clients, Stacy Blackman Consulting runs workshops and presentations for groups ranging from JPMorgan to Teach for America to The Penn Club. Visit the Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog for free admissions information, updated several times a week.
Eligibility
People who apply for the 2008 Beat The GMAT Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
- Finished college, or in final year of college
- Has a PayPal account to receive cash prizes
This competition is open to international candidates.
Application Details
After confirming the eligibility requirements listed above, the candidate must submit the following details in order to be considered for the 2008 Beat The GMAT Scholarship:
- Full Name
- E-mail Address
- Current Mailing Address
- Beat The GMAT Username (register here)
- Years of Work Experience, or Year in College
- Names of two references – include full contact information and description of relationship to you
- Details on how you heard about this competition
- Essays Responses:
- 500 word limit - REQUIRED: Why do you deserve this scholarship?
- 300 word limit - REQUIRED: Why do you want to go to business school?
- 300 word limit - OPTIONAL: Are there any special circumstances you want us to consider? Examples: financial need (proof of financial need highly encouraged, e.g. latest pay stub), major life events, etc.
Candidates must submit this information in the body of a single e-mail to scholarships@beatthegmat.com. We will not read attachments.
Key Dates
| May 15 | - | Last day to submit application to scholarships@beatthegmat.com |
| May 22 | - | Winners announced on the Beat The GMAT Forum as well as in a widely-circulated press release featuring your name, picture, and bio. |
Other Information
- Be sure to carefully read the instructions above prior to submitting your application. Any candidate that does not follow the requirements (example, going over word limits on essays) will be automatically disqualified from this competition.
- Winners will be decided by a panel of judges represented by Beat The GMAT, ManhattanGMAT, and Stacy Blackman Consulting.
- ManhattanGMAT online courses are available for domestic and international candidates who do not have access to a ManhattanGMAT teaching center.
- Scholarship winners must redeem prizes prior to May 15, 2009. Awards no longer available after this date.
- There is an attendance requirement for ManhattanGMAT courses—all winners must attend at least 7/9 courses. Individuals who miss more than 2 sessions will be (a) withdrawn from the course, and (b) charged a $500 fee.
Questions?
Please direct your queries to the Beat The GMAT Forum.