This is my first time to actually post in the forums. First, I'd like to thank Beat the GMAT for being such a guiding light for me during my review for the GMATs and in preparing for my MBA application as well. I decided to post cause I wanted to get perspective on some things.
First, I already took the GMAT a year ago, but I was quite disappointed with the results. I got a 620 with a below 50% quant. I want to major in finance which is something I'm really interested in and I figured that a low quant score would really hurt my chances in my apps. You see, I'm not just aiming to get a spot in a good MBA program but to get a scholarship as well. I'm really trying to get into NUS or AIM, which I think in Southeast Asia (I'm from the Philippines btw) has good finance programs.
I really got jittery when I did the quant session and using those ink pens really took me out of my comfort zone. I aim to get a 650 - 680 but with solid quants. I've been having a hard time on the data sufficiency questions, any tips for those?
Secondly concerns my overall MBA app. I need a reality check or at least some good inputs from you guys. I'm trying not only to get in with those schools I mentioned but to get a scholarship as well. Our family is not really well off and I don't want to burden any of my family if we do loan my MBA should I get in. I have been an honor student, well awarded during my college years, active in curricular and extra curricular activities during my college heydays. I've worked as a cost accountant for 3 years and a half now but I did not get promoted. I also work as a financial advisor for an insurance company to boost my communication skills and a bit of financial planning. My question is, how can I spin this to my advantage in a very competitive MBA pool? And if ever, I write my resume what should I highlight my strong college performance or my "so - so" (in my opinion) career performance?
Thirdly, I really am not happy with my job right now. I think I could find something better to do. It's the challenge I balk at it's the very nature of the job. I think it's not the right fit for me. But I realize if I quit the MBA application team might think negatively of that. I'm planning to submit my apps by January and quit by March. Aside from not really being happy, I want to pursue other stuff like helping my family startup a business venture, teach or focus on my financial advisorship. But I need a fresh perspective, how would this impact my applications? I estimate, it'll be around 5 - 6 months of officially not being officially employed before my desired MBA program starts so will that hurt my chances?
This has been a very long post, but these questions have kept bugging me. Anyways, appreciate any inputs you guys can give. Thanks and more power to this site!
