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MBApodcaster,
I have listened to many of your episodes, including the one on MBA vs MSF and they are all very well done. A wealth of information.
- by rwrangler
Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:58 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Anyone applying to Masters of Science in Finance programs?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8235
Anyone applying to Masters of Science in Finance programs?
Hey all, I am an undergraduate applying to MBA programs, but as you know, there are very few spots at the top programs for straight through undergraduates. As a contingency plan, I have decided to apply to the University of Alabama's Masters of Science in Finance program. It is a one year program. W...
- by rwrangler
Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:40 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Anyone applying to Masters of Science in Finance programs?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8235
I noticed today that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has an MBA with a specialized concentration in Arts Administration. Graduates have gotten jobs ranging from theater management to television production.
- by rwrangler
Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:45 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: MBA with Arts/Media
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5018
I am also a media guy perusing an MBA. Although I am applying straight out of my undergrad I have lots of video production experience through our campus cable station, freelance projects and internships. My top school of choice does not have a media centered MBA program (I am going for a finance con...
- by rwrangler
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:40 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: MBA with Arts/Media
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5018
Shoulders a little lighter--730 (Q48 V41) 96 %ile
Just got back from the test center and feeling ecstatic. I went into the test fairly confident that I could get a 700 or 710...maybe even a 720...so it was a pleasant surprise seeing 730 on the computer monitor. I definitely have to thank Eric and this forum. I am so glad that I discovered this foru...
- by rwrangler
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:36 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Shoulders a little lighter--730 (Q48 V41) 96 %ile
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2155
AWA essays
Do GMAT AWA scores affect your overall GMAT score...or do the AWA scores just get sent to schools along with your GMAT score?
- by rwrangler
Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:49 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: AWA essays
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7185
Recommendation questions
I am a current senior in an undergrad program and am applying for MBA programs that begin in the fall of 2008. The question I have is about recommendations. One of the schools I am applying to requires three recommendations and I know exactly which three people to ask (One professor from my major, o...
- by rwrangler
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:27 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Recommendation questions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1301
- by rwrangler
Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:34 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Geometry problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1821
Geometry problem
If the area of square S and the area of circle C are equal, then the ratio of the perimeter of S to the circumference of C is closest to ...
a)7/9
b)8/9
c)9/8
d)4/3
e)2/1
Not sure how to do this.
- by rwrangler
Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:45 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Geometry problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1821
Question is from Princeton Review practice test. OA is 43%. I think I figured our how they get this. I was making a stupid mistake. Here is how to get the correct answer: if average of 1/3 is 70 and we need the average for all scores to be 90 we can use the equation 70+2x/3=90 and solve for x to get...
- by rwrangler
Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:42 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Percentage problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2365
Percentage problem
Darlene averaged a score of 70 out of 110 on evaluations from 1/3 of her supervisors. If Darlene wishes to average a score of 90 out of 110 on all of her evaluations, by approximately what percent must her average score increase on the remaining 2/3 of the evaluations? a) 20% b) 28% c) 30% d) 43% e)...
- by rwrangler
Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:45 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Percentage problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2365
GMAT Prep can be downloaded for free from MBA.com. I believe it is GMAC that created the test from retired GMAT questions.
- by rwrangler
Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:42 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: question on GMATprep
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1347
Work Experience
Stacy, I understand that schools look at the applicant as a 'whole' during the admissions process and no one area will make or break your chances in general. However, if you had to rank GPA, GMAT score, Essays and work experience in order, which would you put at the top and which at the bottom? My m...
- by rwrangler
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:25 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Work Experience
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1466
I had trouble in this area as well in the beginning. I used the pdf file in the wiki on permutations, combinations and probability and it seemed to help a lot. All of the questions in the file have explanations which is nice. I felt that the harder problems from the file were much harder than anythi...
- by rwrangler
Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:17 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: sweating...input from gmat conquerers needed?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1719
- by rwrangler
Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:23 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Importance of work experience when applying to B-School
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10078