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Harvard interview

Hi, I had my Harvard interview this week and fear that I've blown my chances. Why? I think I was far too wordy and verbose in my answers, instead of being concise, punchy and clear like I know I am usually. There were three or four questions that I have been re-playing over and over in my head that ...

by national01

Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:49 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Harvard interview
Replies: 1
Views: 1173

IESE vs. HEC

Hi, I’ve been accepted to IESE and HEC. Any thought of which to go for? I’ve a background in big 4 consulting and media strategy. I am looking to do an MBA to grow my international outlook and develop my leadership skills, in order to ultimately move into a global media / tech company in a biz d...

by national01

Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: IESE vs. HEC
Replies: 1
Views: 2933

Say yes to HEC / IESE or wait for HBS / Kellogg decison

A dilemma… I have been accepted at HEC (Paris) and IESE (Barcelona) for their 2018 classes. I need to let them know my decision by the 2nd and 11th March respectively, which involves paying a 5-8k euro deposit. However, I have also been asked to interview at both Harvard and Kellogg (my #1 and #2 ...

by national01

Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Say yes to HEC / IESE or wait for HBS / Kellogg decison
Replies: 1
Views: 1324

Apols, that should read as a quant score of 42 (not 41).

by national01

Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:24 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Which schools to target with a 710 GMAT score?
Replies: 2
Views: 3112

Which schools to target with a 710 GMAT score?

Hi, I have a GMAT score of 710 (Q: 41, V: 44) and am planning on applying to Harvard, Columbia, Kellogg, LBS and IESE. Are these realistic target schools with a score that is as unbalanced between quant and verbal as mine? The rest of my application is fairly strong (essays, recommendations, work ex...

by national01

Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Which schools to target with a 710 GMAT score?
Replies: 2
Views: 3112

Hi Rich,

I am planning on pursuing electives focused on:

- media and communication
- general management and leadership
- strategy
- marketing

Thanks.

by national01

Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:41 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 12
Views: 9804

Hi Rich,

I am planning on pursuing electives focused on:

- media and communication
- general management and leadership
- strategy
- marketing

Thanks.

by national01

Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:40 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 12
Views: 9804

Hi Rich, Thanks for this. When you say certain 'finance or special programs', which school are you referring to? At the moment, my target schools are HBS, Columbia, Kellogg, LBS and IESE. To answer your questions: 1) I've been studying for the quant via a mixture of tutorial videos and practice ques...

by national01

Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 12
Views: 9804

Hi Rich, Thanks for this. When you say certain 'finance or special programs', which school are you referring to? At the moment, my target schools are HBS, Columbia, Kellogg, LBS and IESE. To answer your questions: 1) I've been studying for the quant via a mixture of tutorial videos and practice ques...

by national01

Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 12
Views: 9804

Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?

Hi, I started working on the GMAT in early September and have achieved the following scores in practice CATS prior to taking my first test centre exam on 15th Oct: - 590 (Q: 36, V: 35) - GMATPrep (5th Sept) - this was a 'cold take' - 680 (Q: 38, V: 44) - GMATPrep (20th Sept) - 640 (Q: 41, V: 36) - M...

by national01

Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 3
Views: 2163

Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?

Hi, I started working on the GMAT in early September and have achieved the following scores in practice CATS prior to taking my first test centre exam on 15th Oct: - 590 (Q: 36, V: 35) - GMATPrep (5th Sept) - this was a 'cold take' - 680 (Q: 38, V: 44) - GMATPrep (20th Sept) - 640 (Q: 41, V: 36) - M...

by national01

Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Veritas Prep: is it significantly harder than others?
Replies: 12
Views: 9804

Magoosh quant score predictor: how accurate is it?

Hi,

How accurate is the score predictor on the Magoosh software? I've been predicted a much lower score than I got on my two GMATPrep CAT tests...

Thanks.

by national01

Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Magoosh quant score predictor: how accurate is it?
Replies: 1
Views: 7971

I've just taken the second full length CAT exam (on mba.com) and got a score of 680 (up from 590 two weeks ago). My breakdown was as follows: - Quant: 38 (46th percentile. Up from 36 two weeks ago) - Verbal: 44 (97th percentile. Up from 35 two weeks ago) I am confident with my verbal abilities, but ...

by national01

Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:30 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT preperation - can I hit 700?
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

GMAT preperation - can I hit 700?

Hi, I just took my first practice test using the GMATPrep software and got a score of 590 (36 in quant and 35 in qual). This was a pretty 'cold' take. I'm taking the real test in late November and am aiming for around 700. I'm planning to do around 15-20 hours a week prep before then (c. 200 hours t...

by national01

Sat Sep 05, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT preperation - can I hit 700?
Replies: 6
Views: 2513