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essay question

Hi Stanford's essay 1 question is: (750 words) Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why? its quite opened ended. do you have any thoughts on how to not sound typical on this question or what topics typical applicants right about? I ask this because my GMAT is below the median for stanford, so I re...

by tj123

Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: essay question
Replies: 1
Views: 1283

please add me to the discussion
thanks.

by tj123

Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Stanford Fall 2010 Applicants
Replies: 8
Views: 2895

how to capitalize at MBA school info sessions?

Hi,

Can you give some tips on how to stand out at an MBA school info session?

Is it worth standing in the line to talk to the school admissions rep? What do we talk about to the admissions rep? How do I leave them with a positive note about me?

by tj123

Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: how to capitalize at MBA school info sessions?
Replies: 1
Views: 1329

wharton essay 1 topic ..your thougths

Hi, Any thoughts on how to approach this essay topic. ITs quite open ended. what are the typical goals candidates choose? How specific should these goals be or is broad better? Essay 1 (750-1000 words) As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining "a truly global presence t...

by tj123

Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: wharton essay 1 topic ..your thougths
Replies: 1
Views: 1183

mba resumes

Hi, I didnt find any real threads on the resume portion of the app. I worked part time throughout undergrad and full time after undergrad (almost 5 years now) Anyone have any insights on the following: Is it ok to have a 2 page long resume so that I can make sure all my relevant experience from unde...

by tj123

Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: mba resumes
Replies: 3
Views: 2251

thanks for the update. couple follow ups: 1) do you feel that taking the GMAT for the 4th time and scoring a 650 or higher would help my case? 2) In researching schools, the top 5 show that the profile of the class of 2011 have a GMAT range of 490 to 750. Additionally, Ive seen Kellog show statistic...

by tj123

Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: low GMAT (600), low GPA (2.9) Need Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2950

low GMAT (600), low GPA (2.9) Need Advice

Hi, Ive taken the GMAT three times. Ive gotten a 500 the first time (over a year ago) Ive gotten a 530 the second time ( 6 months ago) Ive gotten a 600 (Q40, V32) last week. My undergrad major was CS and I took some tough programming classes that hurt my GPA. I got some "C"s as well in Cal...

by tj123

Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
Topic: low GMAT (600), low GPA (2.9) Need Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2950

inscribed triangles, very tough DS

attached.

can someone explain why both angle ADB and angle ACB are equal. i dont understand just based on the understanding that they span the same arc?

OA A

by tj123

Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inscribed triangles, very tough DS
Replies: 3
Views: 1398

Mauritius

Mauritius was a British colony for almost 200 years, except for the domains of administration and teaching, the English language was never really spoken on the island.

a) same

b) except in

c) but except in

d) but excepting for

e) with the exception of

OA C I chose B
Please explain

by tj123

Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Mauritius
Replies: 13
Views: 7071

three digit positive k

If k is a positive three-digit integer, what is the hundreds digit of k?

1) The hundreds digit of K +150 is 4

2) The tens digit of K + 25 is 7

OA is E

Please explain

by tj123

Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: three digit positive k
Replies: 2
Views: 4605
by tj123

Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: the three digit pos
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

the three digit pos

The three digit positive integer N = a2b is both a multiple of 3 and a multiple of 5. what is N?

1)a+b is an even integer

2)a/b = 1


will post OA after some discussion

by tj123

Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: the three digit pos
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

tricky x y ds

what is the value of 10^(x+1) * 7^(y-1)?

1) 1o^x * 7^y = 2401

2) x+y=4

Please explain

OA A

by tj123

Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: tricky x y ds
Replies: 1
Views: 1125

2 weeks left any advice?

July 1- GMAT Prep - 660 M42 / V 39 July 18th MGMAT sample test - 600 M39 / V 34 July 25th Veritas sample test - 520 M 31 / V 26 My gmat test day is in two weeks. I do not know why i am going down hill. I feel confident during the practice tests. I disect each problem i get wrong. I am very suprised ...

by tj123

Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 2 weeks left any advice?
Replies: 0
Views: 981