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Thanks--I appreciate your input! I am working on being specific in my essays around my career goals and 'Why MBA', probably more important for me since I'm on the younger end. I understand my GPA is sub-par for the top schools, so I'm hoping a good GMAT and solid work recommendations dispel any noti...


Profile Evaluation for Non-Profit Consultant Wannabe

Hi, I have a long list of schools I'm looking to apply to and am wondering what my odds look like, roughly. Here is my brief profile: - 3.3 in Economics and Philosophy (double major) at Northwestern - 750 GMAT (42V/49Q) - 12 months in management consulting working on internal product development/man...


Hi,

I, too, am considering using an admissions consultancy. Stacy Blackman appears to be the obvious choice based on recent research, but I am wondering--does anyone has testimonials for any other consultancies?

by stanfordb

Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: mbaexchange or stacy blackman
Replies: 5
Views: 2551

Just wanted to add the update that I received 5.5 on AWA. Not perfect, but better than I was expecting, after feeling like I blew the analysis of an argument essay. Just goes to show you! I used this template for both essays (analysis of an issue template is suggested later in the thread): http://ww...

by stanfordb

Sat May 21, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Shocked & thrilled that I pummeled the GMAT with a 750!
Replies: 10
Views: 4889

tgou008, My first Kaplan diagnostic with no prep was 630. From there, my Kaplan scores went 620, 620, 600. After pushing back my test date a few months and dedicating much more time to studying, my first GMAT prep test was 680. After a few weeks, I took a Manhattan GMAT test with a score of 650. Aft...

by stanfordb

Thu May 19, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Shocked & thrilled that I pummeled the GMAT with a 750!
Replies: 10
Views: 4889

Shocked & thrilled that I pummeled the GMAT with a 750!

Hi, all. Like many of the authors of posts I've read, I also have benefitted greatly from the contributors of this site and hope to shed what light I can and to provide inspiration for all current GMAT-ers. So, here goes...(most of this is narrative, so feel free to navigate directly to the bottom f...

by stanfordb

Tue May 17, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Shocked & thrilled that I pummeled the GMAT with a 750!
Replies: 10
Views: 4889