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19 August at 09:51
word - just had a few questions.. I'm trying to search online, but want some personal insights.

Here is my plan - I currently work for the government, and they are willing to pay for my grad school if I attend a tier 3 MBA program. But since it's free, I'm really debating on where to go. The tier 3 program requires a 500 out of 800 on my GMAT

1. Will I need a course to obtain a 500 on the GMAT? or can I just go in and take it - and score a >500
2. How many times can I take the test? How often if I don't like my previous scores? Do they average the scores?
3. When did you start to apply and when were deadlines? I emailed tier 3 school and they said that first round is OCT-NOV, what does Round 1 mean?
4. Would you rather pay $100k for USC MBA program or $0 for Tier 3 MBA program?
5. Should I get a MBA or Masters of Accounting? *note: I already have a CPA

Thanks again - I really appreciate it.