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Good resource for assessing +/- of MBA programs?
Hi there, I am in the process of trying to select MBA programs to apply to. I figure I want to send applications to five different schools, which means that I obviously want to make sure that I'm applying to the five schools that are right for me. However, I'm having a tough time getting good, relev...
- by SDHoost
Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:57 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Good resource for assessing +/- of MBA programs?
- Replies: 3
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To expand on that: Wharton & Booth are generally considered the top "Quant" schools. If you want to be an expert in Finance and truly understand the bones of how Finance works, you'll find no better place to learn than these schools. If, however, your goal is to be on Wall Street (cert...
- by SDHoost
Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:54 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Which type of MBA is best for me?
- Replies: 11
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I did reach out to admissions at HBS; I think it's most accurate to say that the answer I got was calculated. They were careful not to say that the AWA score is unimportant. More specifically, I was advised that if I feel that I need a high AWA score in order to convey that I can write well, I ought...
- by SDHoost
Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:42 am- Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
- Topic: Embarrassingly low AWA score; cause for a retake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6486
If you're thinking in terms of the top schools, the reality is that most of them aren't offering PT MBAs. One that I've seen get a lot of positive press is Kenan-Flagler at UNC, and Kellogg is obviously a terrific program as well. Given your background, you might get your best answers from colleague...
- by SDHoost
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:19 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Which type of MBA is best for me?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2977
Embarrassingly low AWA score; cause for a retake?
I recently beat the GMAT; after several months of studying I scored 47V/48Q for a 760 overall score with an 8 on IR. I was ecstatic and glad to have put the test behind me. At least, I thought I had put it behind me... However, once I got my official report today, I discovered that my lack of review...
- by SDHoost
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:52 am- Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
- Topic: Embarrassingly low AWA score; cause for a retake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6486
I wanted to update you all (I hope that's OK!) and let you know that the advice given here as it relates to how I should study was extremely helpful. I actually decided against the tutoring and chose self-study instead. In the end the self-study proved to be enough as I was able to score 760 on the ...
- by SDHoost
Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:18 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3878
OK, no worries- I will call him this week. I've just finished my first practice exam. I wanted a true cold run, and so I did not do any verbal or quant studying ahead of time. I did complete a couple of practice Integrated Reasoning questions to familiarize myself with the concepts. The score was 70...
- by SDHoost
Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:38 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3878
Thanks for the feedback David. I will definitely share the result of my first practice test, which I hope to take Saturday. One last question before I dive in: Can I use a distribution from a 529 account for a GMAT tutor? The research I've done says that you can, but obviously I'd prefer to know bef...
- by SDHoost
Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:23 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
- Replies: 13
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Rich, Thanks for the quick response! I plan to apply this fall for the Fall of 2016. My actual test date was 02/11/11 and so I'll probably fall within my 5-year window as long as I'm able to stick to my intended application period. Having said that, the recommendation to retake the GMAT came from a ...
- by SDHoost
Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:27 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3878
Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
A bit of background: I took the GMAT four years back & got a 710 (44/44/6). I was a senior in college and had very little use for the test as I was only applying to MBA programs as a fallback if I didn't find a job. As a result I did not study nearly as hard as I should have. Now that I'm ready ...
- by SDHoost
Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Recommendation on # of tutoring hours?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3878