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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...
- by stanfordb
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:37 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation for Non-Profit Consultant Wannabe
- Replies: 3
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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...
- by stanfordb
Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:12 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation for Non-Profit Consultant Wannabe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1267
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