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