Hi All,
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!
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!
