BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

★★★★★5.0559 reviews
Vote for Target Test Prep, Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026
NEWSWEEK READERS’ CHOICE 2026

BIG NEWS! Target Test Prep has been nominated, and they’d love your vote!

TTP has worked incredibly hard to build the best test prep experience possible, and winning Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Test Prep would mean a lot to them. If TTP has helped you, they’d be incredibly grateful for your vote. You can vote once each day through September 9.

Vote for TTP
GMATLiveTeach 7 seats left
Chris Peckover
NEXT LIVE COHORT

Oct 13 to Jan 7, 2027

with Chris Peckover

Schedule
Tue, Thu · 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET
Included
40 live hours + 6 months of GMAT OnDemand
  • Live instruction and real-time questions
  • Class recordings and assigned practice
View class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeach 5 seats left
Logan Thompson
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Sep 6 to Dec 6, 2026

with Logan Thompson

Schedule
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
40 hours of live online classes plus six months of access to the complete TTP EA OnDemand course.
  • 165+ EA Score Guarantee
  • 4,100+ Quant, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning practice questions
  • 400+ hours of in-depth video lessons
  • 3,000+ step-by-step video solutions
View EA class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemand Start anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

715+ score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions

Compare the format, schedule, and included access before enrolling. Prices and seat counts shown reflect the supplied offer details.

Canadian - Treasury & Mrkt Risk Mngmt

Launched January 9, 2010
Expert replies
by malyce » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:17 pm
Looking for a quick evaluation, I have not yet taken the GMAT and am debating whether I even have the chance to get into top 5 program, or whether I should work more/seek help. Looking to do an MBA at HBS, Wharton, Columbia, LBS or INSEAD.

Below is my simplified and edited resume.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Fluent in English, strong working knowledge of Italian and French;
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and VBA; Good Bloomberg skills.
Freelance as a writer on the subject of asset management. My articles have been published in a national canadian magazine and Seeking Alpha,
Recently joined the board as a general member for two local toronto charities (budgets of ~250k)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Analyst, Treasury Toronto, Canada
Top 25 Canadian Corporation 2012 - Current
Evaluated new financing opportunities, changes to the bank's capital structure, interest rate and foreign exchange hedging; and presented the results directly to senior management.
Supported funding activities through cash flow and balance sheet forecasting.
Managed a GIC portfolio of CAD$XXX million with end to end responsibilities of broker selection, negotiation, GIC pricing and execution.

Analyst, Trading Risk Monitoring, Rates & FX Toronto, Canada
Big 5 Canadian Investment Bank 2011 - 2012
Detailed knowledge of risk measurement techniques, their limitations and inherent strengths/weaknesses of alternative methodologies.
Strong understanding of the pricing of interest rate and foreign exchange derivative products and the attribution of trading P&L.
Programmed multiple VBA programs for the automation of reporting processes, which reduced the daily investigation time by 2 hours.

Bilingual Senior CSR
Big 5 Canadian Bank, Investment Funds Group 2010 - 2011
Facilitated a high quality of service through the administration of timely, effective problem resolution to enhance the clients' relationship.

Teaching Assistant, Economics Department
Canadian Liberal Arts University 2009 - 2010
Lectured two Economics 101 tutorials weekly and graded students' assignments and midterms.

EDUCATION
Passed all three levels of CFA exam

B.COMM, Major in Economics - Honours Course load - 2.9 GPA
Highly ranked Canadian Liberal Arts University 2006 - 2010
Join the discussion
Source: — Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting |

by CourtneyJane@VeritasPrep » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:18 pm
The first thing thing that jumps out at me is the GPA.  WHat were the circumstances for the lower gpa?  Given the gpa you would need to ace the GMAT.  I would start with putting all of my energy into maximizing my score, it you score incredibly highly it will compensate some for the gpa.  You might also take a quantitative class or two at the Univesity and achieve an A in each to demonstrate your capacity to do A level work.

Secondly, your work experience, while excellent, shows a year at each stop.  THis looks inconsistent.  I would aim for at least 2 years at one place to show a career focus and then in writing the application leverage all of the experiences.

Also, you did not answer "Why an MBA?"  Or, "WHy an MBA Now?"  Additionally answering "Why an MBA at School X?" is essential.

I would start with the above, but my opinion is that the GMAT score must be stellar for you to be considered at a top 10 school, and then your story of  your GPA is going to have to be compelling.

Best of luck!
Courtney Jane
Veritas Prep
Join the discussion

by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:52 pm
Several things I like about your profile including Canadian Citizenry (not as common for US b-schools since Canada has its own good b-schools), good finance experience and CFA designation. What may be a challenge for the top schools is your GPA and the career movement without promotion (seem to be lateral moves). If you can demonstrate intentionality in your career progression and weave a story that ties into your post MBA vision, you may have a shot, but the top schools typically take the top undergrad students and a 2.9 GPA, while not bad, will not be among the top when they start comparing you to other banking applicants. Standing out in this crowd for the top schools is exceedingly difficult considering the throngs of bankers that apply.
Bryant Michaels
MBA Admissions Consultant


Enroll now. Pay later. Take advantage of Veritas Prep's flexible payment plan options
Join the discussion