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Dinged Analysis
Dinged by Wharton (R1; No interview), Booth (R1; Interviewed), CBS (Rolling; No interview) Stats - 3.65 GPA in Undergrad Finance (Western University, Canada) - 760 GMAT - 2 years experience in sell-side investment/equity research - 2 current years of experience at a hedge fund doing investment analy...
- by hwang327
Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:49 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Dinged Analysis
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2721
760 (Q51; V41) Tips shared Pt 2
Hi guys, Thank you very much for your positive feedback on my previous post. This is the second half of what I wanted to share. The below are mostly focused on study routines and prep material that I found useful. I should mention that the below are solely my opinions gleaned from my own experience....
- by hwang327
Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:40 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760 (Q51; V41) Tips shared Pt 2
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2782
760 (Q51; V41) Tips shared
After studying GMAT for almost a year, I am happy to finish it with a good score. The forums have been invaluable resources which I relied on during my arduous journey. Now that I am done, I am grateful to this forum and hope to share my two cents. Bulleted below are some of the things I gleaned. I ...
- by hwang327
Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:30 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760 (Q51; V41) Tips shared
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4771
Thanks Margaret. I have recently retaken the GMAT (760!) and am currently in the process of looking for volunteer activities to join again. Wish me luck 
- by hwang327
Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:27 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1883
GMAT 3rd try, same score...
I did my first GMAT in January after studying diligently for 6 months. I didn't have my hopes up but thought to take the test anyways to acclimatize myself to real testing environment. Quant was tough I thought, and I remembered myself guessing many questions. Verbal was unassuring as well, with me ...
- by hwang327
Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:30 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT 3rd try, same score...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2413
- by hwang327
Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:27 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: When does Round 1 START?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1697
When does Round 1 START?
Hi, I plan to apply for the 2018/2019 full time MBA programs (Wharton, Booth, CBS, Kellogg) by Round 2 at the latest. I was unable to find when the round 1 and Round 2 applications for these school START. Can anyone who is aware of these dates shed some light? To me, when a program's round 1 START s...
- by hwang327
Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:12 am- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: When does Round 1 START?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1697
GMAT Arithmetic practice
Hey guys,
I created an Excel macro that generates random arithmetic questions. This is made to give you some additional practice if you also find yourself needing some improvement in this area.
Just thought I would share it. hope you find it useful.
- by hwang327
Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:17 pm- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: GMAT Arithmetic practice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3447
Profile Evaluation Request
Hi, I am looking to apply to Wharton/Booth/CBS/Kellogg this fall and would like some help/direction on how to start prepping for the applications. I will also list below my current credentials. Love it if someone can give me some feedback on how competitive I am on paper if I were to apply to my tar...
- by hwang327
Mon May 15, 2017 2:21 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Profile Evaluation Request
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1883
Admission standards for top schools {Whrtn/Booth/CBS/Kelgg)
Hi, I am looking to apply to Wharton/Booth/CBS/Kellogg this fall and would like some help/direction on how to start prepping for the applications. I will also list below my current credentials. Love it if someone can give me some feedback on how competitive I am on paper if I were to apply to my tar...
- by hwang327
Sun May 14, 2017 6:58 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Admission standards for top schools {Whrtn/Booth/CBS/Kelgg)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1591
Beginning questions are more important than latter questions
I just finished reading CR bible 2017 Edition by powerscore. The first chapter talked about an idea that seems to contradict information I read elsewhere. Essentially, the book claims that we should pay greater attention and allocate greater time to the beginning questions, not necessarily the first...
- by hwang327
Mon May 08, 2017 6:06 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Beginning questions are more important than latter questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1816
- by hwang327
Thu Apr 13, 2017 6:15 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Official GMAT Scoring Algo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3519
Thanks for your comments Bara.
Also, I will definitely check out MindFlow as I have discovered that general reading and comprehension is a big part of GMAT and that I need substantial improvement in this area.
- by hwang327
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:20 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Official GMAT Scoring Algo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3519
Hi Bara, Thank you for the reply. The only 4 schools that I am applying to are Wharton, Booth, CBS and Kellogg. I am restricting to these four schools only because I have a great job as is and considering the opportunity costs incurred from going to the US, where I know no one and have to start over...
- by hwang327
Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:33 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Official GMAT Scoring Algo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3519
Official GMAT Scoring Algo
Hi, I just took the GMAT again and got 720 (Q49/V40) again! Still aiming for a 760, my plan is to get my quant up to 50, something that should be doable considering that I have achieved such on practice tests and that almost all of my mistakes in quant are careless mistakes... Now on to verbal... My...
- by hwang327
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:46 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Official GMAT Scoring Algo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3519