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AdvenofTintin: i'm a fellow club member and 700 aspirant like yourself (feel free to pm if you wish to discuss further). i think i'm in a similar camp as you. i've been at it with prep since beginning of this year and grinding through quant, which is my primary weakness. i've working with charles bi...

by basso25@

Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 2nd attempt
Replies: 3
Views: 2263

hutch27: hang in there, man. happy to hear you're shaking it off and getting back into it; good for you! good luck!!

by basso25@

Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Got Beat by the GMAT
Replies: 4
Views: 2393

heidi: thank you very much for the response. -noted regarding management consulting focus; i'm "just" articulating my desired focus poorly (clearly need to fix prior to submission). -i've been promoted 3 times -here are my extracurrics: -marathon coach (2:50 marathoner) -founding partner a...

by basso25@

Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: profile eval please, heidi
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

ram: i'm getting married next spring 2014 here in hawaii! makes sense regarding timing, thank you. i also know to each there own; for my situation, i've really needed the time to build (back) the quant foundations, so i can apply myself effectively in the og questions. in the beginning midst of taki...

by basso25@

Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Que Sara Sara – But You Control Your destiny - 750
Replies: 12
Views: 6614

Jon@Admissionado wrote:Back to GMAT studying!!
Geez I'm glad I don't have to do that any more...
Wow. So not cool (just kidding, Jon). Way to rub it in our faces!!

by basso25@

Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: profile eval - intl marketing professional
Replies: 16
Views: 2795

tremendous de-brief; i can't thank you enough. and congratulations on a well deserved score and overall gmat experience! like you, i have 8+ years of experience (also getting married in the spring) and am committed to slaying this test. i've gained much insight, inspiration, and knowledge from your ...

by basso25@

Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Que Sara Sara – But You Control Your destiny - 750
Replies: 12
Views: 6614

Thank you for your insights, Jon! And I'm encouraged (and relieved) to hear that you think they are sufficient (don't think I've ever used this word before gmat prep).

Ok, now back to gmat studying. Thank you so much again!

by basso25@

Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: profile eval - intl marketing professional
Replies: 16
Views: 2795

just a few friendly words of encouragement, as i am no expert but rather a student like yourself: don't be discouraged, and remember, if it was easy every one would be getting 700s. definitely get the time management skills developed and practiced -- I'm sure you're practice scores will jump up afte...

by basso25@

Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:26 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Manhattan GMAT Exam - Score (Q43, V29) Highly disappointed
Replies: 3
Views: 1860

jon: here are my extracurriculars...would love your thoughts -- does this better/worsen my chances at hbs/kellogg: -marathon coach (2:50 marathoner) -founding partner and cmo of louddesk, llc (online contract management system) -board member - american marketing association, hawaii chapter -guest le...

by basso25@

Fri May 31, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: profile eval - intl marketing professional
Replies: 16
Views: 2795

profile eval please, heidi

heidi: i'd love your thoughts on my profile as well, please. this is me: -30 year old marketing/advertising professional with 8 years of work experience at leading global agencies (ogilvy & mather, mccann erickson, ddb) working on fortune 50 brands (mastercard, ibm). -3.7 cum gpa from nyu - bs i...

by basso25@

Thu May 30, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Ask Clear Admit
Topic: profile eval please, heidi
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

caveat: i am not an expert; rather, i found similarities in our situations/background, so i felt compelled to respond. that said, if you don't feel ready and if you have flexibility on test date, then i think you should consider postponing taking the test. serve little purpose to take the test when ...

by basso25@

Thu May 30, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Beat down AGAIN, AGAIN AND AGAIN!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1290

Very much obliged, Jon; I appreciate your time and support. Yes, the test continues to be my primary focus and it has been for the past 4 months. Appreciate your encouraging words; I will be sure to keep you posted on my progress.

Thank you very much.

by basso25@

Wed May 29, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: profile eval - intl marketing professional
Replies: 16
Views: 2795

Jim: thanks for the reply. Yes, definitely remain focused on putting the strongest quant score together. Would also like to know which quant classes would be most valuable for adcomm to see on my resume as well. Would love your thoughts there as well. Much obliged!

by basso25@

Tue May 28, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: supplemental quant classes for app
Replies: 2
Views: 1798

supplemental quant classes for app

hi all: would love expert advice on WHICH quant classes are the highest valued from adcomm perspective as it relates to supplementing non quant academic and professional background with quant coursework. i am applying this coming fall (round 1 or 2) and am very interested in beefing up my candidacy....

by basso25@

Mon May 27, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: supplemental quant classes for app
Replies: 2
Views: 1798

profile eval - intl marketing professional

hi: i'd greatly appreciate your thoughts on my profile and candidacy for a top mba program. -30 years old (8+ years work experience) in advertising/marketing - worked for world's top ad agencies (ogilvy & mather, mccann erickson) managing fortune 50 blue chip brands -half japanese/american, born...

by basso25@

Mon May 27, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: profile eval - intl marketing professional
Replies: 16
Views: 2795