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Hi djkvakin, It definitely won't hurt you to take the test again (other than a little added stress). For most schools, you won't have a red flag until you've take the GMAT more than three times. It does seem that you need a slight change in your approach, perhaps diversifying your materials will hel...
- by Sean McNeil
Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:30 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: got beatten. 680. need advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1382
Hi jpjp, The main way that your undergrad institution will have a flag is if your GPA was really low in an "easy" major. For example, if you had a 2.8 GPA in English it could work against you. Anyways, you haven't blown your shot at top 20 programs based on your undergrad. Your strong GMAT...
- by Sean McNeil
Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:13 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Weak Undergrad Program?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1319
Hi RumpelThickSkin, I agree with what Favin recommended if you get that GMAT score. Keep studying for the GMAT and check back in for a profile evaluation once you have something official. By the way, you still have some time to get more involved in extra-curricular activities. Think about joining a ...
- by Sean McNeil
Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:03 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Need experts to comment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1330
Hi arisugawa, Your unemployment isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but you will have to explain why you haven't done much since your last job. My suggestion is to clearly identify your goals so you don't look like you're applying to b-school just to have something to do. As far as waiting until next y...
- by Sean McNeil
Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:05 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Current unemployment a dealbreaker?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1587
Hi wolfishd,
According to MBA.com the software requires a PC. I tried to run it using the Parallels Mac program (usually you can run PC programs through that system), but it didn't work for me. A safe bet is to borrow a friend's computer to take those exams.
-Sean
- by Sean McNeil
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:17 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: PowerPrep on Macs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5053
Hi kaweewut,
Your GMAT score is absolutely within the range of any top business school. Instead of retaking the test, I recommend you now spend your time developing a quality application that really makes you stand out.
-Sean
- by Sean McNeil
Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:57 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 710 ,49 Q/ 35 V and AWA 5.5 , confused if it's good enough??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2364
Hi muralidhar, It would be useful to know what types of questions you're missing within Sentence Correction. There are about six main errors that are tested on the GMAT in regard to sentence correction (idioms, parallelism, etc.), so I suggest finding the specific area that needs improvement and foc...
- by Sean McNeil
Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Sentence Correction -- need advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1265
Hi dikku07,
It's tough to evaluate what school might be a good fit without a GMAT score. Once you have taken the official test you can determine (with your GPA, work experience, etc.) which schools are realistic for you.
Good luck!
-Sean
- by Sean McNeil
Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:12 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Suggestions on schools-
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2138
Hi ketnet1, First, there has been some debate recently regarding the difference between applying in Round 1 vs. Round 2. You can search the forums for more info, but from my experience, the acceptance rates are not significantly different between the two rounds. Once you drift into rounds 3 or 4, th...
- by Sean McNeil
Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:40 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Wait another year to apply for 1st round?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2402