This is what we wrote to a BSer in a recent Comprehensive Profile Review, when examining how their standardized test score stacks up against the competition and what they might expect if applying with that score to the top schools: Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. What we can offer […]
Continue reading...($) What if you took the GMAT when you were still in college…
On the one hand: Go you! You took the GMAT in college! You are motivated and driven, and have had your eye on the MBA since before you were out of diapers!! On the other hand: Errgh! That score is about to expire*!!! OMG the pressure!!!! Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content […]
Continue reading...($) Should you take the Executive Assessment if you’re trying for a top MBA program?
What test to take? This question of application strategy is kinda tricky — but kinda not. Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. There are always exceptions, of course; the advice we’re offering here is the standard recommendation that will be applicable to most applicants. If you’re wondering if your situation […]
Continue reading...($) Demystifying the differences between the GRE and the GMAT in MBA admissions
Your choice of test can be quite impactful on how your applications end up. You’ll likely hear over and over again from admissions teams in their webinars and marketing events that they don’t care which test you take, they accept both equally. Is that entirely true? Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content […]
Continue reading...($) Is it possible to take the GMAT or GRE too many times?
Short answer: YES DEFINITELY. Even if you canceled your scores. Why is testing multiple times a problem? Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content ends. Want more insights into GMAT and GRE scores and even retest strategies and tips? The ‘snarchive has it all! You can use the category dropdown at the […]
Continue reading...Trying for H/S/W? Why “Is my GMAT good enough?” is not the right question.
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($) “What can I do to improve my chances?” GMAT edition
Are you planning on applying to bschool this year, like say you’ll be submitting your apps in Round 1 to hopefully begin as a member of the Class of 2024 in Fall of 2022? What can you do to improve your chances? Believe it or not, in most cases, the unfortunate answer to that question […]
Continue reading...The reasons why Michigan Ross’s “waitlist everybody” Rd 1 decision is so cruel.
We actually love Ross but this season, and especially after the first round, not so much. They probably thought they were being fair and applicant-friendly in the decision to not reject any of their Round 1 candidates . But really, the unintended consequences of that in terms of emotional impact on applicants are severe. Here […]
Continue reading...($) Just In Time MBA App Prep: What if you JUST decided to apply to bschool? Like, NOW?
Many of you are putting finishing touches on Round 2 apps – huzzah! With the turn of the calendar, we’re also getting many new folks who set a resolution to try for an MBA, who were maybe unaware of the admissions calendar, but showed up here looking for how to get in right away. They’re […]
Continue reading...($) The submit-then-retest strategy for your GMAT or GRE
Well that went fast didn’t it! There’s something very odd that happens to time in that sequence of dates between like December 15th and the first Monday in January. Or maybe that phenomenon of weird-time-experience only happens to those trying to write essays for Round 2 applicants (and the snarks who try to support them). […]
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