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thanks guys! 660 and into Duke

Thanks aringo - loved working with you and especially my very special consultant, Sriram...
Amazing work, amazing results, couldn't be happier
Working with you and an alumnus from each school made a huge difference to my application. I could not have done it without you
see you at Fuqua

by bingo

Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:15 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: thanks guys! 660 and into Duke
Replies: 1
Views: 2703

I had a similar story... but with 660... I really didn't have much faith, and when aringo said I would make it, I decided to go with them... 4 school applications, 3 interviews (Duke, Ross, Mccombs), 2 acceptances (and one wait list) not bad :) conclusion - GMAT is just part of the story... see you ...

by bingo

Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:41 am
Forum: Admissions Success Stories
Topic: 640 and got into LBS!!! yea!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4620
by bingo

Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

Hi! My current and previous supervisors have been my choices for recommendation. However, the school requires 3 letters. I thought of adding my first supervisor, but this was about 8-9 years ago. Will this be considered too much in the past? As I don't handle clients as such, my only other choice wo...

by bingo

Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

Thanks David, appreciate your feedback!

by bingo

Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

Hey Aringo!
Do you know if b-schools accept academic recommendations? Are academic or professional recommendations better?

by bingo

Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:37 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

Hi David,
Will my somewhat diverse background constitute an advantage with MBA programs seeking diversity, or is it a drawback that attests to lack of focus?

by bingo

Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816
by bingo

Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:04 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

Hello,
I'm wondering should I invest efforts during my BA in finding a job that will offer me managerial experience? would it increase admission chances or do b-schools only consider full time jobs?

by bingo

Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Ask ARINGO
Topic: Ask Aringo - if your GMAT is below 720.
Replies: 334
Views: 103816

When is the right time to commence writing essays. Most of the colleges have R1 in September. I plan to start writing the essays in June. Please advice and assist. Cheers You can start working on essays as soon as they are published :) take a look here to see which schools have already published ne...

by bingo

Wed May 29, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Best time to write Essays
Replies: 9
Views: 2556

Sorry to hear about the situation. Since you say it wasn't your fault, it seems like it can't hurt you, i'm just not sure how it can help.

by bingo

Sun May 26, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Laid off during the MBA application process
Replies: 2
Views: 3197

That's a tough one... how is your toefl score?

by bingo

Sun May 26, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Good total GMAT score but low AWA
Replies: 3
Views: 2062

But you did scare me! oh my god, what's wrong with them? why don't they just drag us into a dark basement and interrogate us? why do they think we are all liars?

by bingo

Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: How to schools verify salary data?
Replies: 6
Views: 8943

Hey,
I stumbled upon this, it can give you some idea about structured timeline for the application process: http://www.aringo.com/PreparationProcess.htm
Hope this helps, good luck!

by bingo

Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Application Timeline
Replies: 2
Views: 1040

I think most schools have specific questions for recommenders, even if you can't see the questions on the website they are available on the online recommendation system which your recommenders can see.

by bingo

Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Recommendation Letter Format?
Replies: 4
Views: 1616