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Any idea how important are the video questions, comparing to other components of the application?


Hey Aringo,
In order to improve my quant skills before applying to an MBA program, should I take precalculus or calculus course? Does it matter if the courses are taken at a community college or should it be at a more prestigious school?
Thanks in advance.

by olimpic

Tue May 20, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103886

David, thanks a lot for the input!

by olimpic

Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103886

Hello,

Wanted to get your opinion on something - do you think it is worthwhile to join an MBA program that is not in the Top 30, just for a scholarship?

by olimpic

Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103886
by olimpic

Sun May 12, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103886

Hi Aringo,
My GPA is below 80... does it ruin my chances of gaining admission into a Top 20 program?

by olimpic

Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103886

seems like a smart choice, please let us know how it ended.

by olimpic

Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: My Supervisor, who provided the recommendation, got fired!
Replies: 4
Views: 1400

Yes, i believe it's true, i've heard it too. One more reason not to lie.

by olimpic

Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Schools ask - What other programs you're applying to?
Replies: 6
Views: 5086

I also have some reservations regarding the importance of promotions. What if I'm an entrepreneur? I can't get promoted but it doesn't mean I'm not successful at what I do, right?


I think GMAC publishes those stats every year, will probably take a few more weeks.

by olimpic

Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: App volume this year vs last
Replies: 5
Views: 1382

You're right, in that case you should probably get more points, and regardless of this tool you should mention on your resume how much time the project lasted and how many people you managed.


Another option is having the recommender writing a general letter that answers all the questions.

by olimpic

Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Recommendation Letter Format?
Replies: 4
Views: 1616

Your profile is good but so is everyone else. These are top schools, very selective.
Don't lose hope, cheer up and try again next year or maybe even this year for other schools!

by olimpic

Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: ding ding ding
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Regarding promotions, I was wondering if moving to a better position in another company (same industry) is considered promotion? or do you have to be promoted in the same company?


Also consider the phrasing of the questions - are they asking for "extenuating circumstances", or are they asking if you have anything else to tell about yourself?

by olimpic

Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Optional Essay: Should I write it? Please advise
Replies: 3
Views: 1767