In desperate need of advice:
I am scheduled to re-take the test in 5 days. I just spent time with MGMAT staff and realized I have not been using the most effective studying methods. I believe I could do better on quant, given time to prepare. 5 days from now is also Round 1 deadline for HBS. My application is nearly completed, but I could spend more time polishing it. My question: should I concentrate on the test, spent more time on the application - or postpone till the second round to work on both?
The real question is: are my chances of getting into HBS or Sloan higher in Round 1? And do I have a chance in general?
Stats: GMAT 660/84%, Quant 42/66%, Verbal 39/88%.
GPA: 3.1
BA in International Relations, BA in Psychology, Boston University '97
Essentially no undergrad math classes, but worked as statistical programmer
Age 32, female, mother of a 2 year-old
Originally from Russia, fluent in Russian, English and French. Lived in Russia and France, conducted business throuhgout Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Work background: owned a translation business, worked as statistical analyst of market research data, for the last 5 years employed as Director of Marketing for a small aerospace technology company. Leadership includes product innovation, marketing campaings, high-profile world-wide clients (F1 Racing teams, Scaled composites, Boeing). Volunteer activities: professional organizations, kids with autism, various performing arts activities and fund-raising campaings in Boston area over the past 8 years.
Any honest feedback is greatly apreciated - I'd rather hear the truth than deceive myself.
Thank you, in advance, for taking time to answer this!
I am scheduled to re-take the test in 5 days. I just spent time with MGMAT staff and realized I have not been using the most effective studying methods. I believe I could do better on quant, given time to prepare. 5 days from now is also Round 1 deadline for HBS. My application is nearly completed, but I could spend more time polishing it. My question: should I concentrate on the test, spent more time on the application - or postpone till the second round to work on both?
The real question is: are my chances of getting into HBS or Sloan higher in Round 1? And do I have a chance in general?
Stats: GMAT 660/84%, Quant 42/66%, Verbal 39/88%.
GPA: 3.1
BA in International Relations, BA in Psychology, Boston University '97
Essentially no undergrad math classes, but worked as statistical programmer
Age 32, female, mother of a 2 year-old
Originally from Russia, fluent in Russian, English and French. Lived in Russia and France, conducted business throuhgout Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Work background: owned a translation business, worked as statistical analyst of market research data, for the last 5 years employed as Director of Marketing for a small aerospace technology company. Leadership includes product innovation, marketing campaings, high-profile world-wide clients (F1 Racing teams, Scaled composites, Boeing). Volunteer activities: professional organizations, kids with autism, various performing arts activities and fund-raising campaings in Boston area over the past 8 years.
Any honest feedback is greatly apreciated - I'd rather hear the truth than deceive myself.
Thank you, in advance, for taking time to answer this!
Milonga
