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Definitely check out Essaysnark--they're priced lower than the full consultants, and really give the most fantastic feedback. Otherwise, consider friends, family, and other well-educated people who might be able to help you out.
- by brightwinds
Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:21 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Best MBA Essay Editing Services
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1776
Embrace it! Just make sure you take the time to explain what you've done so they know how special you are. But think of it as an advantage because you're unique.
- by brightwinds
Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:08 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Top Schools from Unknown Non-Profits?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1123
Super important to keep in mind-- Some deadlines to accept/reject an admissions offer for R1 will come BEFORE you hear back from your R2 schools. So check your dates carefully. If you get in to Yale, you might have to decide whether or not to attend before you can know whether you've gotten in to Ha...
- by brightwinds
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:46 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: When to Apply?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2318
First off, I imagine that the genders actually agree? That it's "she" throughout? The basics of this sentence are "An interior decorator claims ___________." You can't claim FROM something. You can claim TO DO something, you can claim THAT something, you can claim A NOUN, but you...
- by brightwinds
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:37 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: An interior decorator that specializes in color
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1280
Definitely start by taking some time off. Relax. It's just a test. Focus your studying better. Don't think about how many different areas there are--figure out what types of problems you need to fix. Maybe you're doing great on geometry, and just need to work on your rate-time problems. But looking ...
- by brightwinds
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:23 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: So here's a funny story... (Backfire!)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1643
citing statistics in essay
Hello, I need to use a statistic in my essay, and was wondering what the policy would be on citing it, or if that's unnecessary in this case. Here's the sentence: It was just a statistic to me—“70% of 8th graders can’t read proficiently, and most will never catch up�—an intellectual, not a...
- by brightwinds
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:55 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: citing statistics in essay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17281
Glad to hear you're taking a bit more time with it right now! Having sat for the test twice, you've got some data that the rest of us don't know--how does your quant compare to your verbal score? Is there a big spread between them, or do they both need improvement? As for classes, that really depend...
- by brightwinds
Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:12 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Preparing for GMAT- Advice needed!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1283
where to list alternative transcript?
Question for the crowd-- I'm taking a class online to boost my alternative transcript. I'm just now trying to figure out where it gets listed in my application--it seems too insignificant for the resume. Is it an extracurricular activity, or just something to put in the "anything else" pro...
- by brightwinds
Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:07 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: where to list alternative transcript?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1160
I'll also add about your schools, that if you get in somewhere first round, you need to decide if you'd go there over any of your second round schools. So lets say round 1 you only get into USC. Are you going to accept it? That means no application to Haas. So if you really want to go to Haas--make ...
- by brightwinds
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:17 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Need Expert Advice for round strategy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1175
Depends...how long has it been since you were in school? Are you more quant or verbal oriented? I've been out of school a while and was never very strong in math, so I've been studying for about twice that period and am finally starting to feel ready to take the test. But that's not how it is for ev...
- by brightwinds
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:56 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Study period before taking the test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 819
That's a great idea about being in touch with the 2nd years, and I'll definitely see if visiting can get me some application fee assistance. Thanks for the advice!
- by brightwinds
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:23 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Visiting prospective schools for 2013 admission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1526
Whitney obviously knows what she's talking about, and that's great. If you're looking for something a little more pre-canned to walk you through things, definitely think about signing up for the 60 day study guide. http://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide I used a variation on that to guide my stud...
- by brightwinds
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:37 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Manhattan GMAT Complete Test Prep
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1567
I think that dav is right on many things. 30 practice tests is a lot, and if you didn't take the time to review each and every test to see what your weaknesses are, then you aren't really studying as effectively as possible. This is a tough blow, but your practice scores show that you can definitely...
- by brightwinds
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:33 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT just destroyed me
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1155
The tests seem to be fairly accurate from what I've read. With the gmat you can get a fabulous score and still get a large number of questions wrong...the score isn't calculated from how many questions you miss, but what level questions you miss. If you got a 720 on your first practice test, that's ...
- by brightwinds
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:28 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: MGMAT Practice test accuracy ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1156
Is there enough time to go in September for a visit and still get some info for your round 1 apps, or is that too tight a timeline for a really valuable visit and/or too early in the year?
- by brightwinds
Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:35 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Visiting prospective schools for 2013 admission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1526