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Hi AJ, thanks for the questions. My profile is below, but first I thought I'd share my interview experience with you. I was interviewed by Mr. Sachin Tipnis and Mr. Tom Ng from the HKU MBA program. They were both excellent interviewers and I felt we had an engaging conversation the entire time (upgr...
- by jauntybush
Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:13 pm- Forum: Admissions Success Stories
- Topic: Accepted into HKU MBA on the London Business School track
- Replies: 2
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Accepted into HKU MBA on the London Business School track
I just received my letter of offer for the University of Hong Kong MBA program with the London Business School track. I’m absolutely over the moon about this – it will be an incredible experience. I fit the demographic of people who weren’t absolutely serious about their careers in their teens...
- by jauntybush
Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:03 pm- Forum: Admissions Success Stories
- Topic: Accepted into HKU MBA on the London Business School track
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12067
Converting Australian Grades to GPAs
Hi all, I have undertaken extensive research on converting Australian Grades to GPAs but haven’t been able to find a conversion guide. Unforuntately I can't do a straight conversion from the HD/7-scale to GPA, so I've done it in two steps. The two main resources I’ve used are: The world educatio...
- by jauntybush
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:04 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Converting Australian Grades to GPAs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1849
Thanks for your opinion, it is great to get input from a student who is doing the program right now. I’ve been impressed by what HKUST has had to offer in their MBA program – congratulations on getting in. I've been surprised that there hasn't been much 'chatter' on the Asian MBA programs which ...
- by jauntybush
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:58 pm- Forum: MBA Student Life
- Topic: Hong Kong University MBA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5786
Hong Kong University MBA
Hi, I’m putting a call out to anyone who has studied their MBA at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). I have landed an interview with them shortly but am still seeking information. What was your experience there and would you recommend that others attend this university? I have heard variously that...
- by jauntybush
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:56 pm- Forum: MBA Student Life
- Topic: Hong Kong University MBA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5786
Thanks.
One last question - do you think the schools I'm aiming for (around the top 40 mark) are appropriate for my profile?
- by jauntybush
Tue Nov 22, 2011 2:27 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1150
Profile Evaluation Please
Hi, I am planning on undertaking my MBA in 2012/2013 (I’ve already applied to a couple of schools). I am aiming for HKU, Melbourne Business School, AGSM, Imperial College. My aim is to develop skills to work in upper management and one day start my own consultancy. Also keen to look into a move in...
- by jauntybush
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:00 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1150
I received a response from Pearson Vue this morning. Unfortunately they haven’t chosen to investigate this matter very deeply, which is concerning given the issues on the day – I’ve responded back to them so the ball is now back in their court. Pearson Vue: Thank you for contacting Pearson VUE...
- by jauntybush
Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:05 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Computer Crashed in middle of GMAT - lost Marks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4275
Thanks for your advice! Yeah I reported it straight away and logged the issue with Pearson that day. I’m pursuing this at the moment – interesting to note the Asia/Pacific contact number does not work (6038318 9961). More information about the crash – there was an error message when I sat down...
- by jauntybush
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:06 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Computer Crashed in middle of GMAT - lost Marks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4275
Computer Crashed in middle of GMAT - lost Marks
Hi all, I sat the GMAT exam on Friday and had a computer crash which caused me to lose marks in the quant section - has anyone experience something like this or had to go through the issues lodging and registering process with Pearson Vue? The big problem is I have had to fly 3000kms to sit this exa...
- by jauntybush
Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:55 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Computer Crashed in middle of GMAT - lost Marks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4275