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Sorry, I guess I'm stuck in a 2012 rankings mindset or something, haha. I forgot to address Michigan. That decision is a true crossroads and is substantively different than the other 3 choices - that will take some serious self-analysis. Your position is extremely similar to mine, although I've all ...
- by CPA2011
Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:13 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: GTown vs. UMD vs. NYU vs. Michigan: PLEASE HELP!
- Replies: 3
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Firstly, I'm not expert. I'm making calculations similar to yours right now, although unfortunately for me, my easiest choice is an unranked school 2 hours away, and the other is a top 20 school 2.5 hours away (quitting work is not an option for me). I would think that UMD grads in Baltimore are ubi...
- by CPA2011
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:17 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: GTown vs. UMD vs. NYU vs. Michigan: PLEASE HELP!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1640
How familiar are any of you with commuting students? The school in my town (my undergrad school) is not an option, and a school of choice for me is about 2.5 hours from my work (I'd be driving). My company will cut me slack in terms of attending class, I'm just worried about having time to get the w...
- by CPA2011
Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:00 pm- Forum: MBA Student Life
- Topic: Ask a Part - Time MBA Student.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24013
All you part-timers (or those who know them)
I'm a CPA with a couple years experience in public accounting, 7 months at a fortune 500 as an analyst, and I now work at a former client (assistant controller & financial analyst position, small but growing manufacturer, developing new consumer products) I went to a mediocre public school, got ...
- by CPA2011
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:24 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: All you part-timers (or those who know them)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 888
Making the decision, your story
How did you make your decision to get an MBA? What did you give up in order to do so? Did it/does it look like/do you think it will pay off in the end? I'm currently at a firm that I like, and it's theoretically possible for me to get into the industry I want without getting an MBA. For these reason...
- by CPA2011
Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:09 am- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Making the decision, your story
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1486
Ask not what your college can do for you...
I've asked many a question regarding service/extracurricular activities recently as this is the area where I am most lacking. I do not volunteer regularly, mostly due to my hectic work schedule, but I have finally found something that I feel like I can actually devote some meaningful time to (i'm st...
- by CPA2011
Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:21 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Ask not what your college can do for you...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1081
I went through the same semi-freak-out a few weeks ago when I realized that there was JUST ENOUGH time for me to reasonably apply to the programs I was interested in. However, after some thought (and a bunch of posts on message boards) I decided that it would be best for me to take ample time in GMA...
- by CPA2011
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:55 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Enough time to get everything done for Fall 2012 start date?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2061
Extracurriculars
I'm starting to get a little worried about not seeming like a "well rounded" candidate. I graduated in December 2009. I was VERY active in college. I was the Treasurer of my accounting frat, we won 2nd place at a regional competition, I volunteered with the IRS to do free tax work for low ...
- by CPA2011
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:21 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Extracurriculars
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1720
GMAT noob
I'm beginning a very long preparatory stretch to prepare for the GMAT early next year. If I purchase the official GMAT guides as well as the Manhattan GMAT guides, and I going to be buying the same material twice? I want to make sure I have a broad review guide, as well as an in depth analysis of th...
- by CPA2011
Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:14 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT noob
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1006
It sounds like you have answered your own questions well. Your story will be better with more experience and a higher GMAT. Keep in mind that accounting is not a huge MBA selection pool for some top schools, so that puts even more weight behind the argument of applying when you are "ripe"...
- by CPA2011
Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:15 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Advice for my peace of mind!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1801
Advice for my peace of mind!
I'm currently 24 years old and have 21 months experience (18 full-time, 3 internship) in public accounting. I haven't started preparing for the GMAT yet, and applications for fall 2012 are coming due in the next 2-3 months. Needless to say, I could POSSIBLY study hardcore after work for 4-6 weeks, t...
- by CPA2011
Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:48 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Advice for my peace of mind!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1801
The perpetual job hunt
Now that I've basically made the decision to apply to B school next summer to start Fall 2013, I'm starting to get a little worried. I'm currently a CPA in a small city, married with a dog. My wife teaches/substitute teaches while she's finishing grad school. I make a solid salary, we save quite a b...
- by CPA2011
Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:25 am- Forum: MBA Student Life
- Topic: The perpetual job hunt
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2033
GMAT Study
Hi all, I just recently completed the CPA exam which took more than 10 months. Needless to say, I'm used to studying endless hours, 5-6 days a week after work. I'm curious, though, how long does someone usually study for the GMAT? I know this can vary significantly from person to person, but is it c...
- by CPA2011
Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:26 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT Study
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1113
Young CPA - Please Evaluate, Thanks!!
My Profile: 24 years old (25 at time of admittance), Male - Bachelor in Accounting, 3.7GPA from Marshall University (run-of-the-mill state school) - I am currently studying for the GMAT. Judging by practice exams, my conservative score prediction is 650 up to possibly 690. I know this will significa...
- by CPA2011
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:43 am- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Young CPA - Please Evaluate, Thanks!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1420
Young CPA - Please Evaluate, Thanks!!
My Profile: 24 years old (25 at time of admittance), Male - Bachelor in Accounting, 3.7GPA from Marshall University (run-of-the-mill state school) - I am currently studying for the GMAT. Judging by practice exams, my conservative score prediction is 650 up to possibly 690. I know this will significa...
- by CPA2011
Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:41 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Young CPA - Please Evaluate, Thanks!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1240