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any1 here take the GMAT?
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KillahBee
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bran987
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500 is easy
the thing you need to focus most on (besides the concepts) is that the GMAT is a CAT (Computer Adaptive Test)
meaning the first question starts out at medium difficulty, if you get it right you get a harder question, if you get it wrong you get an easier question.
harder questions get you more points, so if you get the first 7 questions right you will be up in the higher bracket of questions for most of the test, and you will earn a higher score.
take more time on the beginning questions for this reason, ah yeah that reminds me the only other issue is timing. you should take lots of practice tests so you can get the timing of the test down pat.
the thing you need to focus most on (besides the concepts) is that the GMAT is a CAT (Computer Adaptive Test)
meaning the first question starts out at medium difficulty, if you get it right you get a harder question, if you get it wrong you get an easier question.
harder questions get you more points, so if you get the first 7 questions right you will be up in the higher bracket of questions for most of the test, and you will earn a higher score.
take more time on the beginning questions for this reason, ah yeah that reminds me the only other issue is timing. you should take lots of practice tests so you can get the timing of the test down pat.
sawastea said:
Are you in school now? Stern's ranked around 15 nationally, any specific reason you're aiming there?
There's quite a few business guys in the grad housing here, but I never talk to them. Not sure if Krannert carries any prestige outside of the midwest. Seems Chicago's getting quite a bit of recognition the past few year as well, apparently they have a top B-school amidst all the science geeks somewhere in there.
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ohashi said:
Johnson and Wales in Providence. and no, it wasn't for culinary arts. it was cheap and had the degrees/specilizations that I wanted and had a fantastic staff of industry professionals. got more out of that school than I would have out of a top 10 business school. but I was looking for very specific courses.
sawastea said:
Haven't heard much about Duke outside of sports. Since you're not paying the bill, public vs. private won't make a difference to you
Never heard of Keenan-Flagler before.There's hundreds of ranking systems, I always stick with USNWR as a basis, as do all the admissions boards. It gets lots of critique, but it's still the best overall ranking system.
If you got the stats, aim as high as possible. Getting into a HYPSCM would set you up very well. Mind me asking about what age you are? There's often a wide range for B-schools, more so than others, I've noticed. I'm not sure if you're out of uni for a long time, if B-schools will rely more on GPA/ranking/ECs or on work experience.
sawastea
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Haven't heard much about Duke outside of sports. Since you're not paying the bill, public vs. private won't make a difference to you Never heard of Keenan-Flagler before.
Keenan-Flagler is UNC
There's hundreds of ranking systems, I always stick with USNWR as a basis, as do all the admissions boards. It gets lots of critique, but it's still the best overall ranking system.
US News is a great has a great selection process. I use that as well.
If you got the stats, aim as high as possible. Getting into a HYPSCM would set you up very well. Mind me asking about what age you are? There's often a wide range for B-schools, more so than others, I've noticed. I'm not sure if you're out of uni for a long time, if B-schools will rely more on GPA/ranking/ECs or on work experience.
I'm 26 yrs old. The avg entrance age @ Stern is 28.1. I currently work in Manhattan for a financial firm. GMAT's are part of the process, and only a fraction of the selection criteria as you mentioned. Work experience, reco's, past GPA and community envolvement all play a BIG role as well.
Never heard of Keenan-Flagler before.Keenan-Flagler is UNC
There's hundreds of ranking systems, I always stick with USNWR as a basis, as do all the admissions boards. It gets lots of critique, but it's still the best overall ranking system.
US News is a great has a great selection process. I use that as well.
If you got the stats, aim as high as possible. Getting into a HYPSCM would set you up very well. Mind me asking about what age you are? There's often a wide range for B-schools, more so than others, I've noticed. I'm not sure if you're out of uni for a long time, if B-schools will rely more on GPA/ranking/ECs or on work experience.
I'm 26 yrs old. The avg entrance age @ Stern is 28.1. I currently work in Manhattan for a financial firm. GMAT's are part of the process, and only a fraction of the selection criteria as you mentioned. Work experience, reco's, past GPA and community envolvement all play a BIG role as well.
sawastea said:
Ahhhh... UNC! They had a crazy admissions tweak a year or two back involving transfers, lol.
Do you think that a B-school would weigh your work experience more or less than your undergrad/GPA/college misc experience? That seems to be a big topic of discussion on the admissions boards -- hitting grad school immediately after ugrad, or working a few years. Seems the business guys have a big advantage with real work experience.
Best of luck to you, aim as high as you can go. Always apply to a few reaches, you're looking just outside of the top 10 right now, the HYPs and Ivys are probably in your reach.
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samoth said:
At least in the NE, many B-Schools require 4-5 yrs experience, prior to being admitted (of course, there are exceptions). Many 2nd-3rd tier schools will offer admission straight out of undergrad. Based on my past internshipos and current work, I'm ahead of the game. I came out of the Univ of Florida with a 3.5 (Honors) and an PSAT of 1350 and SAT of 1450. I expect my GMAT to fall between 680-740, at least from practice CAT's. There are still some sections that I cannot understand (data sufficiency). My next step post-MBA would be to pursue a CFA/CFP.
im looking to go to Univ of South Florida...(not a upper school i kno) but an MBA is still better than nothing..how long do you all think i will need to study for this...only need a 500...
i went to University of Massachusetts as an undergrad graduated with a 3.0...
not a good test taker tho...Im 22 just moved to florida...graduated last may..looking to start grad in fall of 05...
danks.
i went to University of Massachusetts as an undergrad graduated with a 3.0...
not a good test taker tho...Im 22 just moved to florida...graduated last may..looking to start grad in fall of 05...
danks.
KillahBee
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doubles1 said:
honestly, nobody can answer that other than you. different people react differently to tests taking and to studying. some people are good crammers, some need to kill themselves studying. some people are horrible with these types of tests, some are great but can't do an essay worth of shit. I assume you know your style and what works for you by now, so go and do it. Best of luck.
mrplunkey
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The GMAT isn't bad at all. Basically 600+ gets you in. If you can nail a 700+ with a good academic background you can fill-out your application using a crayon.
It's really not bad at all. The questions are fairly broad, but not deep. Think breadth of knowledge as opposed to depth of knowledge on this one.
It's really not bad at all. The questions are fairly broad, but not deep. Think breadth of knowledge as opposed to depth of knowledge on this one.
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