rajesh_ctm wrote:First of all, let me commend on this initiative. You are showing a lot of commitment towards making this beneficial to all. Congratulations, and all the best to you.
I have a question related to the scholarship. Can't the fourth and fifth prizes have the option of consultation with Stacy instead of the Manhattan course in case the winner has already taken the GMAT?
Why I am raising this point is that GMAT is usually a 2-3 months journey for many people. Annual scholarship is a great idea, but all those who have taken GMAT or are going to take it before June will not benefit from the prize. If there is a choice of GMAT course or consultation with Stacy, both groups of candidates would be interested. And it would depend on the winner if he/she would like to use the help on the GMAT or the rest of the application.
I understand that the website is called beatthegmat so the primary focus is on GMAT, but with Stacy here, this forum has a lot to offer to applicants who are done with their GMAT too.
Hi Rajesh:
Thank you very much for this suggestion. I think you make some good points about timing and those who can benefit, but I'm reluctant to make any further changes to the prizes at this point. A lot of our marketing has already gone out the door for this competition, and I really want to avoid complications with changing the prize packages. However, your feedback will certainly be noted for next year's competition.
Just to remind you, Stacy's advice is always available to you through this forum. She's really committed to this community and will always answer the posts you send to her in the Stacy Blackman Forum area.
Thanks again for your comments, and I really hope that you apply!
