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Retake GMAT and send scores to schools..
Hi Lisa, I have already submitted most of my applications for Round 2 with a 680 GMAT. I am planning to retake the test this month end (i.e if I feel I can score >=720). Incase I do manage to prepare well and get lucky with a good score, will the schools to which I have applied consider my latest sc...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:16 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Retake GMAT and send scores to schools..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1190
Query...
Hello, Can you please let me know the approach to answer a essay question which has 3 or 4 parts to it.. Should we answer all questions continuously or separately as a), b) and c) Which is better? A typical example could be the NYU Stern Essay 1- Think about the decisions you have made in your life....
- by mba_applicant_2009
Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:04 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Query...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1072
Essays..
Interesting question! I always like this sort of question because it provides a very nice opportunity to fill in a gap, provide some color, or make a point that you have not had the opportunity to make elsewhere. Take the question seriously but don't take it too too literally. So, my first thought ...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:00 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Essays..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2424
GPA Info. in GMAT
Hi Lisa,. Hope you are doing fine.. I just realized that while applying for my GMAT, I had carelessly entered the GPA as 2.9 using the GMAT conversion table and now that is printed on my GMAT score. I feel quite stupid.. My school/univ. does not follow a GPA system. Although my performance in underg...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:41 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: GPA Info. in GMAT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1501
Essays..
Hello, I jsut came across a Darden question (not exactly an 'essay') under the family background section which aks to fill the following... I am a person who ---------------------------------- , with expertise in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:58 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Essays..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2424
TOEFL Scores Validity
Hello All, Let us suppose I took my TOEFL on January mid '07. So will my score be accepted if I submit it in Nov 08' (Jan '09 school application deadline date) and I am applying for Sep 2009 Let us forget the validity part because the score is valid if TOEFL is ready to send it to schools (i.e. if '...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:21 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: TOEFL Scores Validity
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4152
Re: GPA + GMAT
Mannu, In the past I have seen ads for major banks listing Georgetown as one of the schools it has hired from -- certainly not in the numbers of programs like Columbia and Wharton, but still appearing on the list. That's why I recommended it and the others. In addition, Georgetown has a lot of conn...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:34 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2950
Re: GPA + GMAT
Hello Linda, Thank you for your reply. I would be considering these schools and applying to some. Linda, If school is not a highly ranked school (top 15-20), I am looking for schools that have- 1. good finance program/learning options/intense curriculum 2. simulation/practical experience 3. career/j...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:50 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2950
Agencies Evaluating Crendentials
Hello Lisa, You mentioned in one of your posts that one could get their marks converted to GPAs through private agencies such as 'World Evaluation Services' and 'Global Credential Evaluators' Most of the schools do not have a specific grid format to convert the undergraduate marks/percentage to GPA....
- by mba_applicant_2009
Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:44 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Agencies Evaluating Crendentials
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1020
Scores in GMAT..
Dear Lisa, Thank You for the reply. I gave my GMAT once before and I scored 660 - Math 49 (88 percentile) and Verbal 31(in 60s) Recently I gave it the second time and was expecting a 720 But scored only 680 - Math 47 (79 percemtile) Verbal 35 (74 percentile) And I was really disappointed. I think I ...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:37 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: minimum % marks in Mumbai University --> GPA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4577
GPA + GMAT
Hello Linda, For the reasons expalined above, I am looking at a school close to the East Coast (US) - Stern/Columbia - which is highly ulikely for me to get into. Rochester and Virginia also fall into my top school category as they have a good MBA finance curriculum but it will be tight Next I wooul...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:35 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2950
GPA + GMAT
Thank You Linda for the response.. A top business school is a school which would help me achieve my goal of becoming a repputed Money Manager I think it is important to share my details- I currently work as a Business Analyst although I started my professional career as a software developer. I have ...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:01 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2950
minimum % marks in Mumbai University --> GPA
Hello, I have an Engg. degree from Mumbai Univ but do not have a first division (have a second class). Can some one please let me know whether good American B schools accept Indian candidates who do not have a first division in undergraduate studies. Probably some one who is well aware of the India ...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:58 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: minimum % marks in Mumbai University --> GPA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4577
- by mba_applicant_2009
Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:59 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Academics - GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2062
GPA + GMAT
Hello, I have completed my undergraduate studies in Engg. from Mumbai Univ and have an overall % of around 55%. My final year % (on which the class is decided) is 58.7% and 60% is first class/diviision. I would be using the optional essay to explain the same.. Also, my GMAT score is 680.. I have alm...
- by mba_applicant_2009
Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:47 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: GPA + GMAT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2950