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Hi Lisa, Thank you for your quick response. So based on the wording of the question, it seems like I have to use a work example for both "accomplishment" and "failure"? I wouldn't know how to connect my community service accomplishment to the second part, which is the changes I m...
- by ketnet1
Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:24 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Santa Clara U application essay.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4045
Essay Help/ Question.
Hi, Please advise if the significant accomplishment example can be from community service and the failure example be from work? OR does both examples have to be work examples? Please see below for the wording of the essay question. P.S. I have a stronger community service experience than a work expe...
- by ketnet1
Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:04 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Essay Help/ Question.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2082
Santa Clara U application essay.
Hi Stacy, Santa Clara University's application essay 1 is: Evaluate yourself, discussing your most significant accomplishment and a professional failure. What did you learn from these experiences? What changes did you make in your work style as a result? Please advise if the significant accomplishme...
- by ketnet1
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:24 pm- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Santa Clara U application essay.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4045
Thanks for the reply Linda. You mentioned my gmat is below the average. I checked the average and range of the "Part Time" gmat score. My score is at the average and well within the 80% range. Please confirm that you were referring to the full time and not part time? Thank you.
- by ketnet1
Sat May 22, 2010 2:53 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Please evaluate profile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1824
Hi Cindy, Thanks for the reply! Another question in mind is that if I want to apply to the PT program in L.A. (Southern California) (for example, USC) but currently work in the Bay Area (Northern California), should I try to find a job in L.A. first before I apply for the PT program? Would this impr...
- by ketnet1
Sat May 22, 2010 2:35 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: PT vs FT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1469
Hi jsmith, Thought I would add my comments here (hopefully you don't mind). I have the same issue with a low gpa (overall). They suggested me to take accounting or math courses. Hi Jessica, You mentioned in the last post that it is good if the grades in last two years shows improvement. Would this c...
- by ketnet1
Wed May 12, 2010 7:04 pm- Forum: Ask mbaMission
- Topic: Low GPA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2776
Hi Linda, Thanks for your reply. You mentioned these PT schools listed are a reach- Can you please provide your reasons why these schools are a reach for me? In addition, please let me know what I can do now to improve my chances of getting into the schools I listed. Lastly, should I re-take the upp...
- by ketnet1
Wed May 12, 2010 6:33 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Please evaluate profile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1824
Hi Linda, Thank you for your honest feedback. I really appreciate it. I have taken a few accounting classes after college. In addition to that, should I take a Statistics course next month before I apply? (Introduction to Statistics rather than Intermediate, given I have never taken Statistics befor...
- by ketnet1
Tue May 11, 2010 11:12 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Please evaluate profile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1824
Hi Stacey, Thank you for your reply. Regarding your reply on lower gpa below, can you indicate why it's better to take the classes at local University rathan than at community college? I have taken calculus courses in undergrad, but received low grades (C). I took a few accounting classes (at local ...
- by ketnet1
Tue May 11, 2010 4:02 pm- Forum: Ask Clear Admit
- Topic: PT vs FT.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2271
Please evaluate profile.
Hi, Please evaluate my profile. Thank you in advance! PROFILE: Financial Analyst Age: 27yrs when apply/Female/Chinese GMAT (3rd try) - 600(65%ile), Quant- 44(69 %ile), Verbal- 28(47 %lie), AWA- 4.5 (37%ile) [AWA- 5 (56%ile) 2nd time] Target schools Part-Time: USC, Carnegie Melon, Boston University, ...
- by ketnet1
Tue May 11, 2010 3:44 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Please evaluate profile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1824
Please evaluate profile.
Hi, Please evaluate my profile. Thank you in advance! PROFILE: Financial Analyst Age: 27yrs when apply/Female/Chinese GMAT (3rd try) - 600(65%ile), Quant- 44(69 %ile), Verbal- 28(47 %lie), AWA- 4.5 (37%ile) [AWA- 5 (56%ile) 2nd time] Target schools Part-Time: USC, Carnegie Melon, Boston University, ...
- by ketnet1
Mon May 10, 2010 9:58 pm- Forum: Ask Veritas Prep Admissions Consulting
- Topic: Please evaluate profile.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1658
PT vs FT.
Hi, Please let me know if PT is less competitive and easier to get into (with a low gpa) than it is for FT? In addition, since the gmat score requirements are lower for PT, does schools put more emphasis on the years and quality of work experience? (ie. PT favors people with more years of work exper...
- by ketnet1
Wed May 05, 2010 9:56 am- Forum: Ask Clear Admit
- Topic: PT vs FT.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2271
PT vs FT
Hi, Please let me know if PT is less competitive and easier to get into (with a low gpa) than it is for FT? In addition, since the gmat score requirements are lower for PT, does schools put more emphasis on the years and quality of work experience? (ie. PT favors people with more years of work exper...
- by ketnet1
Wed May 05, 2010 9:40 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: PT vs FT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1469
First 10 CAT questions. Please confirm!!
Hi, I have been getting different feedbacks regarding how important the 1st 10 GMAT CAT questions are. Some say one should try to put more time and effort in getting the 1st 10 correct, while some say that early questions are not more valuable. Please confirm which view is correct? Since I usually r...
- by ketnet1
Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:41 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: First 10 CAT questions. Please confirm!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1337
Rec letter and laid off.
Hi, If I just got laid off today, when is the best time to ask the manager for a recommendation letter and in what way of asking? Should I ask 2-3 weeks from today or wait a little longer? For example, since i'm not sure if I will get a gmat score that meets the school's 80% range, I am not sure whi...
- by ketnet1
Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:02 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Rec letter and laid off.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1317