COURSES TO STRENGTHEN APPLICATION

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COURSES TO STRENGTHEN APPLICATION

by [email protected] » Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:37 pm
Hello All

I am looking to take a couple of courses to strenghten my application for biz school. I was an undergrad Pscyh major with not much of a quant background. What classes do you feel are the most important to take? I took an advanced statistics class and psych stats so i think im ok there. Should i take microeconomics? calculus? accounting? thanks !

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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:20 am
Accounting and Intro to Finance are good options. Alex
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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:21 am
And I would take the classes in person vs online (or a hybrid class) at a reputable university and get an A- or better!
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by [email protected] » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:26 am
Thanks Alex

I was planning on taking them online at a community college, i was told that it doesnt matter the place as long as its accredited and you get an A. So you dont feel i should take calc? I didnt do so well on quant on the gmat.

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by max_roper » Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:35 am
Hi!

Have you considered taking a course on leadership development or management consulting as a way to strengthen your application?

One such experiential learning course you could consider is USA Leadership Corps... Good luck!

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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:00 am
Calc is in fine. Who told you that online community is ok?

I think that online community is OK but i would make the effort to do it at a better place if that is geogrpahically possible. you can get an mba on line too:)

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