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Jon, Thank you for your input. So I have an update on my situation. In the past few days I have been nominated for additional leadership training in my company. Out of roughly 60,000 employees worldwide that nomination shows me my company is interested in seeing my leadership skills grow. That being...

by npc811

Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: School Selection
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

I do see where you are coming from in terms of work experience. Maybe I can expand on mine a little further and see if that helps. So my situation is rather unique in that I work for a smaller research and development business inside a larger Fortune 500 company. In doing so, I have gained alot of i...

by npc811

Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:12 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: School Selection
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

Can you explain why my work experience would work against me? Is it the fields in which I worked or the positions I held?

Thank you

by npc811

Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: School Selection
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

School Selection

Hello, I have begun to narrow my list of potential business schools I would like to apply to for Fall '13. The schools I am interested in are NYU (first choice), Columbia (second choice). Now a little about me, I graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a 2.7 GPA. I know this GPA is low an...

by npc811

Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: School Selection
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

Since you already possess the MGMAT books, you may want to sign up for BTG's free 60-Day Study Guide ( http://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide ) to help keep you on track. Cheers, Brent I just received my information email today which told me I should begin the 60 days tomorrow. I was the one who...

by npc811

Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New to the forum and new to the GMAT
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

* Review all the basic material available with you to get to know about the GMAT style * Take a GMATPrep mock not any other mock * With that diagnostic score, you can hone the sectional areas. * Fix your target score before you start your preparation. Thank you for the advice I will be sure to foll...

by npc811

Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New to the forum and new to the GMAT
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

I would agree, although my major was not business it was engineering I still found time to enjoy myself outside of my studies. A lot of your free time comes down to how well you manage your time to get your work done. My 2 cents, don't pick a major based on amount of free time you may have, rather p...

by npc811

Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: MBA Student Life
Topic: Social Life?
Replies: 8
Views: 5450

Kasia@MasterGMAT wrote:Hi,
Welcome to the forum!

Remember to include the Official Guide 13th edition in your preparation. It includes the material from the real exam and the new IR section.
Thank you, I will be sure to do so.

by npc811

Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New to the forum and new to the GMAT
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

Sending Scores to Schools

Hello, It is my understanding that at the beginning of the test I have the option to select up to 5 schools to send my test score which is included in the test cost. The question I have is if I opted out of choosing schools to send my score to, because I am unsure how I will do on my first attempt t...

by npc811

Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: Ask the Test Maker
Topic: Sending Scores to Schools
Replies: 1
Views: 1410

New to the forum and new to the GMAT

Hello, As my title states I am new to both this forum and the GMAT. I have been reviewing this forum for the past couple days and decided to finally create a username, seems to be a lot of great information and success stories on this site. I hope I can be one as well. A little about me, I graduated...

by npc811

Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New to the forum and new to the GMAT
Replies: 7
Views: 1342