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wcfennell Can I suggest a third option for broadening your application and minimizing your GPA? My suggestion is very much aligned with Dina Glasofer in regards to her suggestion: "Think about any kind of work you do that is analytical in nature to highlight in your application." Also, my ...
- by max_roper
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:17 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Tradition classes or business certificate? PLEASE HELP!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2914
Critical Square MBA, Thank you for a great post. Many on this forum are looking for that golden ticket to management consulting. I agree that many applicants superficially talk about pursing management consulting. Their essays, however, usually stop there, and do not discuss what they have done in t...
- by max_roper
Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:08 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Quick Tips for Communicating Post MBA Consulting Goals
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1693
Rmt 99e, Thank you for sharing your very important question. Below are three organizations you may consider for outside-of-work leadership opportunities. 1) SCORE 2) Taproot Foundation 3) USA Leadership Corps These organizations recruit, train, and match emerging professionals like yourself with sma...
- by max_roper
Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:58 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Outside of Work Leadership Positions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3631
Stacy, Thank you for sharing a great post. Regarding your suggestion about how to best highlight volunteer or other extracurricular activities in essays, some of your readers maybe wondering: "Well, I have 6 to 12 months before I begin my applications, how can I gain additional extracurricular ...
- by max_roper
Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:30 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Make the Most of Each Application Component
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1428
Synchrodestiny, thank you for the post. In addition to strenghtening your knowledge of Financial Accounting and Economics; have you considered enhancing your overall leadership skill-set? If so, instead of taking an academic course to master this skill, how about participating in a career-enhancing ...
- by max_roper
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:18 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Have been Accepted- Now how to Prep for MBA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3266
Hello liaaba, I concur with Amy: having a charitable or extracurricular activity is an asset, and that selecting an opportunity that fits your professional goals can be beneficial for your essays. If you have a professional goal of becoming a management consultant, entrepreneur, or an all-around bet...
- by max_roper
Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:38 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: how to enhance my application
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2010
Hello, confused13. Thank you for the post. Now that you are a graduate, I believe that it would be beneficial for you to begin building your PROFESSIONAL leadership resume. If you were still a college student, activities involving group projects or college cultural festivals would be appropriate for...
- by max_roper
Thu Jan 01, 2015 12:03 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: How to show leadership skills as a graduate?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2155
Hello ledattack, Thank you for raising an important career development issue on this form. Please allow me to “piggyback� on the great advice previously provided by Dina. She wrote: "If there's any way to seek out some finance-related roles in your current work, that would be a great way to...
- by max_roper
Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:33 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Advice on IT consulting experience
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1823
Fantastic post, Stacy. Thank you for sharing with the community. If I can expand upon the following section of your post: "MBA hopefuls should do all they can to offset a lackluster test performance by demonstrating they can handle the work, highlighting a high GPA from a respected undergraduat...
- by max_roper
Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:32 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Overcome a Low Quant Background in MBA Admissions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1254
Hello btk Thank you for sharing your question. Many of us understand the challenges of staying involved in our community while having limited time and availability. May I suggest three organizations that specialize in virtual opportunities that are business leadership focused? 1) SCORE 2) Taproot Fo...
- by max_roper
Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:09 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Extra curricular activities
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1852
Hi Anup, Good luck on your path toward learning more about social entrepreneurship. From now to the time you begin a great MBA program, please consider participating in our group, USA Leadership Corps (USALC). USALC is a national volunteer consulting group that assists nonprofits and small business....
- by max_roper
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:56 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: B-Schools for 'Social Entrepreneurship', and 'Marketing'
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2005
Hi Yumi2012 If you are looking for experiences to enhance your resume so that you can better maximize your upcoming educational and career opportunities, please consider participating in a professional volunteer program in advance of you MBA. Organizations such as SCORE, Net Impact, USALC, or Taproo...
- by max_roper
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:37 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Recommended courses before starting MBA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13039
Hi... Not only does start-up experience add mileage to your application, but also working with (and learning from) a start-up demonstrates great passion and commitment to long-term entrepreneurship. Several national organizations can assist you in locating a start-up business that is in need of a se...
- by max_roper
Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:08 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Is start-up experience worth-it in application to B-Schools?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2974
HeyArnold, no need to be insecure. As Jon@Admissionado wrote, "There are many candidates with a lot less stuff... Use your stories to maximize what you've gained from each activity." Mentoring children or joining the Board of a local nonprofit - two great activities that provide opportunit...
- by max_roper
Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:08 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Will EC's be the end of me?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1475
Hi alexissy, Choosing the best recommender is a very challenging decision - no question. To help make your decision easier, increasing your pool of potential recommenders is key. That is why I suggest that you think about it a year or so before your actual application date. If you are concerned that...
- by max_roper
Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:16 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Letter of recommendation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1536