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I saw this too and my interpretation of what they've written is that you cannot include coursework done outside of your degreed program (such as extra classes you took AFTER earning your degree) toward calculating your UGPA. many applicants build an "alternate transcript" through coursewor...
- by youngjames
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:02 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Stanford says only certain courses count toward GPA?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2026
hey there...first of all, as it relates to career advice, my standard advice is to always pursue what you enjoy doing. finding happiness and fulfillment in your career should always be your primary objective. with that as the basline, to address your questions, here are my thoughts: 1) yes. 1 year c...
- by youngjames
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:53 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Undergraduate Transcript: Withdrawals Galore and Low GPA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3966
i would actually go so far as to suggest that NOT including the items on your resume in your essays (at least to some minimal degree) could surface questions about consistency. if accomplishments on your resume differ from those in your essays, why is that? so my advice is definitely to add that lay...
- by youngjames
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:07 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Redundancy in Application?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1285
the expectation at a competitive program is that your recos are all exceptional. anything less is a red flag, since htat's what all of your competitors will be bringing to the table. i've written a basic primer to help you think thru the reco letter issue here: http://www.thefirstread.com/mba-admiss...
- by youngjames
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:05 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Bad Recommendation vs. Poor recommender choice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2191
hi chris...whether your original grades are expunged when the classes are retaken (as suggested above) is determined by the policy of your school so it's smthg you should inquire about. there are many colleges, for example, who will never remove an F or W, so retaking the classes will not help. ther...
- by youngjames
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:02 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Undergraduate Transcript: Withdrawals Galore and Low GPA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3966
A letter of recommendation from a sr manager or division leader is good, but the reason the direct supervisor's input is important is because chances are that your direct supervisor has a better idea of your work quality and can provide more specifics in the reco. adcoms care less about the title of...
- by youngjames
Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:56 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Help deciding recommenders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2309
advice on recommendation letters
Letters of recommendation are a critical part of the MBA application process. I've seen this question asked time and again on this forum, so I've written this article in the hopes of being helpful. http://www.thefirstread.com/mba-admissi ... mendation/
best of luck,
-james young
- by youngjames
Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:08 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: advice on recommendation letters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 982
Contrary to popular belief, the adcom actually does see every score from your attempts on the GMAT if you use the service to have the score officially submitted to the same school (make sense?). Many schools will say they only “consider� your top score, but the reality is that if you’ve submit...
- by youngjames
Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:26 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Does a lower second GMAT score really not matter?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11056
your advantage is that your particular pool of comparison is small. it's not like you're a consultant or engg applying to school, which are categories with over representation. as long as your vital stats indicate you can handle the coursework, you should have a strong advantage. the challenge for e...
- by youngjames
Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:18 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Entrepreneur to MBA - is it possible?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7229
The key to a successful application is dimension. you want to show that there are multiple facets to your candidacy and in this way, you are unique, original, and add value to the program. there are several important dimensions that all adcoms will look for (intellect, career progress / focus, ECs, ...
- by youngjames
Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:13 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Use this section to include any additional information...?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 21598
help for consultants applying to MBA schools
I've noticed there were a lot of candidates on these boards that have some background in management consulting. To me, this category of applicants has always been a challenge. They have many strengths that can help with the application process if used appropriately, but they have many obstacles to o...
- by youngjames
Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:57 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: help for consultants applying to MBA schools
- Replies: 0
- Views: 851
first of all, don't take calc. it's difficult, not as relevant to MBA schools, and could become time consuming. if i were you, i'd focus on acctg or finance. acctg BEFORE finance is recommended, so you can ensure a good grade in both, but if you don't have time (which it seems like you don't), i'd t...
- by youngjames
Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:01 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: alt transcript
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1109
are you already accepted? or is this to build an alt transcript to gain admission? if it's the former, i'd recommend stats over calc. accountig and finance will be taught in your first year, and stats provides a solid quant foundation upon which to build. if it's the latter, proviing you can handle ...
- by youngjames
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:57 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: NEED ADVICE ON CALCULUS VS STATS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2337
my opinion is that another year of work experience will help your chances, but more b/c it puts your GPA farther into the rearview mirror than it offers more chances to learn things. a 2.9 GPA is very low. even with a decent GMAT, many adcoms will have concerns about your ability to complete the cou...
- by youngjames
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:52 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Family owned business work experience and targets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1220
i wrote this post awhile ago to help address this specific topic: http://www.thefirstread.com/international-mba-applicants-tips-for-us-programs/ it's more than just your GPA that needs to be translated. int'l apps face a number of logisitcs challenges that, when solved, can lead to a powerful applic...
- by youngjames
Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:07 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: how to convert my cgpa
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6540