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Board Exams. Suggestions?

Hay guys I was hoping to get some advice on this issue. Im currently studying for my board exams to be admitted as an attorney. On the one hand I have a low GPA on the other would it have any effect on the adcom if I passed my board exams with very good results? Reason i'm asking is that the legal p...

by Express

Fri May 11, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Board Exams. Suggestions?
Replies: 0
Views: 837

Hi Lisa Im a 26 year old South African, I have a BALLB from the University of the Witwatersrand. Currently i'm lecturing and researching at Wits (first year of work), as well as studying at night through the law society to be admitted as an attorney. I think my extra-curricular activities are satisf...

by Express

Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: How to deal with a low GPA
Replies: 420
Views: 288916

Thanks for the reply.

How do they get their average GPA then (calculate it themselves)?

You kind of have to convert your marks into a GPA, otherwise you don't know whether or not you meet the requirements..

Right?

by Express

Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: GPA
Replies: 2
Views: 1250

GPA

Hello everyone

If one is South African does anyone know how you go about calculating your GPA?

by Express

Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: GPA
Replies: 2
Views: 1250

High Board Exam Results

Hay guys I was hoping to get some advice on this issue. Im currently studying for my board exams to be admitted as an attorney. On the one hand I have a low GPA on the other would it have any effect on the adcom if I passed my board exams with very good results? Reason i'm asking is that the legal p...

by Express

Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: High Board Exam Results
Replies: 0
Views: 788

Hay just want to make sure my application was received?

I submitted it yesterday under my name Express.

by Express

Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: 2012 Scholarships
Topic: Now LIVE! The 2012 BTG Scholarships
Replies: 36
Views: 5977

Thanks for the information, very useful. Are there guys who create their own spreadsheets, if so how do they go about doing it? what do they focus on? In addition, should one be timing each question completed or rather a few questions, what do you guys think is more effective? Last question, for the...

by Express

Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Excel spreadsheets
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

Excel spreadsheets

hay guys I noticed that people studying for the gmat use excel spreadsheets to identify their problem areas, the amount of time taken on a problem, accuracy etc. I was wondering how the whole excel spreadsheet works, how exactly do I go about finding out and learning to use excel for my gmat studies...

by Express

Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Excel spreadsheets
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

Im similar to you, been out of school for awhile and my math isn't the greatest.

As much time as I can after working hr's, Im guessing it'll be 2-3 hrs depending..

Ok well i'll keep that in mind.

Thanks

by Express

Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Study period before taking the test
Replies: 2
Views: 819

Study period before taking the test

Hay guys

What time period do you set aside to study for the test?

Im thinking 2 months should be sufficient, thats studying everyday just about.

??

by Express

Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Study period before taking the test
Replies: 2
Views: 819

I suppose one of the main reasons i want to study an MBA is to move away from law, not that im anti it just that im more interested in other areas. But i get what you saying, play to your strengths.. I never thought of tax loopholes as a frequent major player in business, but thinking about it of co...

by Express

Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: fail = access denied?
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Thanks for the reply Well I failed two subjects, not very important subjects but still counts as fails. This caused me to do an extra year of law school. In addition thats cut down my work experience, so by the time i'm thinking of applying to business school I would only have 2 years. The thing is ...

by Express

Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: fail = access denied?
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

fail = access denied?

Hay guys Im new to this forum, that includes the gmat test and MBA applications. Im in the process of being admitted as an attorney but more importantly im very excited to be on the journey towards attaining and MBA. I have very high aspirations, one being admission into a top 5 if not, at the very ...

by Express

Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: fail = access denied?
Replies: 5
Views: 1741