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MBA Podcaster host Bob O’Keefe explores what to do with a low GMAT Quant score with GMAT expert Brian Galvin from Veritas Prep, a GMAT prep provider. Find out what scores are considered “too” low, what areas of the application can help supplement a low GMAT math score, and learn some GMAT tips on improving your score. Also, hear how an admissions director views low GMAT scores, whether the GRE is an option for you, and run through a sample GMAT Problem Solving Question. Guests: – Brian Galvin, Director of Academic Programs, Veritas Prep – Sue Oldham, Associate Director of Admissions, Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business – Isser Gallogly, Executive Director of Admissions, NYU Stern School of Business About:MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA interview, GMAT prep, MBA careers, business school rankings, MBA courses, the online MBA, Executive MBA programs, MBA scholarships, post-MBA job opportunities and current market trends.

Are your numbers really so bad? It may be difficult to find average GPAs, but if you have a 2.6, you know it’s low for almost any MBA program. Roughly, except for the most elite schools, a GPA below 3.0 warrants a deliberate effort to counterbalance.

Looking closely at your numbers.

Which numbers are low – GMAT, GPA, or both? If only one of these numbers is low, at least the other number demonstrates your academic ability. Some people are simply not great standardized test-takers. A low GPA often is attributable to the simple fact that college students are still growing up. In fact, a 3.0 GPA that starts out below 3.0 and trends upward consistently, with the final semester or two in the 3.5 range or higher, is not nearly as worrisome as a GPA that trends in the opposite direction.

If both numbers are low, how do they break down? If your GMAT quant score was high and you had solid grades in quant courses in college, that’s a plus, because MBA adcoms always look for evidence that the applicant can handle the mathematics involved. If it’s the quant side that drags the numbers down, it’s more of a problem. The point is, read the nuances of your scores. Assess and interpret the picture that emerges. Then develop an application strategy to address that issue. Low numbers vary significantly in the impression they create, depending on the details.

Addressing low quant scores.

Register at your local community college ASAP for calculus and/or statistics if you haven’t taken them — and earn an A! If you earned a D or F in other quant-oriented courses, consider re-taking them as well. If you have time to take additional quant-oriented courses, such as finance or accounting, it will help even more. In your essays, highlight quantitative aspects of your work to demonstrate proficiency. If you have some say in what your recommenders write, ask them to confirm your quantitative ability.

Addressing low verbal scores.

Consistently low verbal scores will raise a red flag. Your essays are the ideal place to neutralize this concern. They should be expressive and flawlessly written. You also should select examples and anecdotes that highlight your communication skills. So excellent essays are a must. Looking beyond the essays, ask recommenders to comment positively on your verbal skills. Finally, you can take a course at a local college that involves substantial writing, either business related or other.

Evaluating the numbers in the context of your demographic profile.

You must first understand your demographic profile vis-a-vis the MBA applicant pool for your chosen school(s). Regardless of how rare a demographic profile may be, an adcom will not admit an applicant if it believes he cannot handle the coursework. Beyond that, it’s really a matter of supply-and-demand. Demographics encompass your ethnicity, nationality, gender, and industry background. It is well known that Indian engineers and computer scientists with high numbers are over-represented in the applicant pool, as are white and Asian male investment bankers with high numbers.

Using your essays to counteract the low numbers.

With low numbers, your first hurdle is demonstrating you’re qualified. Your low scores may now be “understandable,” but they won’t excite the adcom, so your work experience must. “Mine” your work experience for all evidence of accomplishment, leadership, and impact. Show through anecdotes and examples that you are a person who makes a difference on the job beyond what’s expected. Exceptional contribution and leadership as a volunteer or in another non-work activity also serve this purpose, though with the low numbers, strong work experience is still essential.

Selecting the right schools.

All schools do not give the “pillars” of your application – GMAT, GPA, work experience – the same weight. Columbia and Stanford will put more weight on the GMAT and/or GPA than others. Some will be more interested in the specific qualities, experience, and demographic factors you bring than will others. Select programs that meet your learning needs. Then focus on those that take a more holistic view of applicants and/or those that favor your distinguishing characteristics.

The optional essay.

If your numbers are below the 80% range, they warrant an acknowledgement and an explanation. Similarly, if extenuating circumstances caused the low numbers, those circumstances are an important part of your profile. The optional essay is often the place to make these statements. If you write the optional essay, make it short and straightforward. Provide a brief explanation, take responsibility, and focus on evidence of your talents that counters the impression made by the low stats.

Creating a thoughtful strategy to counteract the effect of low numbers can transform you from a non-viable to a viable applicant at the schools of your choice. However, it’s up to you to show the adcom that the numbers don’t define you.

Hi,
I have completed my Diploma in Electronics passed out in 1996, after my SSLC. Started to work and joined Evening college Engineering in the year 2000 and passed out from VTU by 2004?
I am planning to take up GMAT and get enrolled to Part time / one year executive MBA.

can any one help in knowing minimum educational requirement to appear for GMAT ?

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini gathers helpful strategies on mastering the Verbal Section of the GMAT with two GMAT gurus from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how you can reach those high GMAT Verbal Scores by using techniques in clock management and nailing down grammar rules. Get several GMAT tips on tackling each of the types of problems including GMAT Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and GMAT Sentence Correction. Also, discover how a Harvard Business School student mastered the GMAT exam. Guests include: – Chris Ryan, Director of Product and Instructor Development, ManhattanGMAT – Steve Shaheen, GMAT Instructor, ManhattanGMAT – Brandon Molina, Harvard Business SchoolMBA 2010 About: MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA interview, GMAT prep, MBA careers, business school rankings, MBA courses, the online MBA, Executive MBA programs, MBA scholarships, post-MBA job opportunities and current market trends.

MBA Podcaster host Bob O’Keefe explores what to do with a low GMAT Verbal score with GMAT expert Brian Galvin from Veritas Prep, a GMAT prep provider. Find out how to improve a low GMAT Verbal Score, whether those with a quantitative background will be given leniency on the Verbal Section, and run through a sample GMAT Sentence Correction problem. Also, learn how MBA admissions directors view your GMAT test score. Guests include: – Brian Galvin, Director of Academic Programs, Veritas Prep – Isser Gallogly, Executive Director of Admissions, NYU Stern School of Business – Edward Lavino, Associate Director of Recruiting, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business – Peg Jobst, Senior Vice President, GMAC Services, Graduate Management Admission Council About:MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA interview, GMAT prep, MBA careers, business school rankings, MBA courses, the online MBA, Executive MBA programs, MBA scholarships, post-MBA job opportunities and current market trends.

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini digs up strategies on how to master the Quantitative Section on the GMAT from two MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini digs up strategies on how to master the Quantitative Section on the GMAT from two GMAT masters from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how to pick up those extra GMAT math points by using the “rephrasing” technique, identifying problem types, and knowing when to give up. Also, hear what an MBA admissions director has to say about your Quant Score. Guests include: – Chris Ryan, Director of Product and Instructor Development, ManhattanGMAT – Steve Shaheen, GMAT Instructor, Manhattan GMAT – Analilia Silva, Associate Director of Admissions, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University – Abiola Oke, MBA Applicant About:MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA interview, GMAT prep, MBA careers, business school rankings, MBA courses, the online MBA, Executive MBA programs, MBA scholarships, post-MBA job opportunities and current market trends.

Kampus Landing- the best study abroad consultants announced a series of free workshops and seminars on test preparation GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and English Language training that will be conducted by top instructors of Kampus Landing and will emphasis on the tips and techniques to crack the GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS with great scores. The seminar Learn English will focus on the ways to speak English effectively and will open for students, business people, executives and housewives. Suneetha Qureshi, Associate Director Kampus Landing said that the students who are already studying at one or the other coaching class or the students who are preparing on their own can also attend the workshop and develop confidence to crack the tests.

GRE

Students wishing to pursue studies in USA & Canada at Graduate, Post-graduate and Professional level should attend this GRE workshop. Even if you are preparing for GRE test on your own or are registered in one of the coaching classes, you should attend this FREE WORKSHOP. Come and learn about effective strategies for taking GRE test! This FREE GRE WORKSHOP will surpass all your expectations. Kampus Landing experienced faculty will cover Calculus, Algebra and additional topics viz introductory real analysis: sequences and series of numbers and functions, continuity, differentiability and integrability, and elementary topology of R and Rn; discrete mathematics: logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory and algorithms; general topology, geometry, complex variables, probability and statistics, and numerical analysis, Verbal and Analytical writing. Kampus Landing top GRE instructor will guide the students meticulously on “How to master over GRE vocabulary?”

Dates:

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:
17th July 2010
21th August 2010
25th September 2010
6th November 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:
18th July 2010
22nd August 2010
26th September 2010
7th November 2010

GMAT

How students get into TOP MBA schools and/ or score 700+ in GMAT? Attend this award winning seminar that will answer all your questions!! The free workshop can be attended by tudents wishing to study MBA in USA & Canada. Few universities in the UK, Australia and other countries also accept MBA score as a part of their admission process. Even if you are preparing for GMAT test on your own or are registered in one of the coaching classes, you should attend this FREE WORKSHOP. Come and learn about effective strategies for taking GMAT test! This FREE GMAT WORKSHOP will surpass all your expectations as it conducted by top instructor of Kampus Landing. Our experienced faculty will cover overview of GMAT test, tips for answering questions in Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), Quantitative and Verbal sections and MBA admission strategies and tips to prepare a winning MBA admission application. The workshop takes a practical approach with students working together to perform tasks.

Dates:

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:

24th July 2010
28th August 2010
2nd October 2010
13th November 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:

25th July 2010
29th August 2010
3rd October 2010
14th November 2010

SAT

The SAT test is used to evaluate a candidate’s critical thinking and problem solving skills which would help to measure their overall ability and potential to undertake the bachelor level study program.
The students wishing to secure admission in USA universities at Undergraduate level should attend this FREE SAT workshop. Come and learn the effective strategies of cracking SAT with great scores. Kampus Landing TOP SAT instructor will hold the seminar that will cover topics viz overview of SAT test, critical thinking and problem solving skills which would help to measure your overall ability and potential to undertake the bachelor level study program.

Dates:

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:
16th October 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:
17th October 2010

TOEFL

The TOEFL workshop shall be conducted by TOP instructors from Kampus Landing. The students who want to study abroad viz the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland or any other country should attend this workshop. Even if you are preparing for TEOFL test on your own or are registered in one of the coaching classes, you should attend this FREE WORKSHOP. The topics that will be covered are overview of the TOEFL test, Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking techniques and practice, computerized sample exam and Essay writing. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to gain experience practicing the speaking section with a personal computer and microphone to record responses.

Dates:

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:

10th July 2010
14th August 2010
18th September 2010
30th October 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:

11th July 2010
15th August 2010
19th September 2010
31st October 2010

IELTS

The workshop should be attended by students who want to study abroad viz USA, Canada, UK, Ireland or any other country, Candidates who wish to migrate to Canada, Australia, New Zealand or any other country or even if you are preparing for IELTS test on your own or are registered in one of the coaching classes, you should attend this FREE WORKSHOP. This workshop helps familiarize candidates with the format of the test, what it involves and the type of questions you will encounter in the IELTS test. The workshop will give you a complete insight to perform confidently and effectively in the various components of the IELTS test and crack the IELTS test with GREAT SCORES. Kampus Landing experienced faculty will cover the overview of the IELTS test, Listening techniques & practice, Reading and Writing techniques & practice and Interview techniques & practice.  

Dates:

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:

3rd July 2010
7th August 2010
11th September 2010
23rd October 2010
27th November 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:

4th July 2010
8th August 2010
12th September 2010
24th October 2010
28th November 2010

Learn English

Learn English seminar id open for all- Students, Businessmen, Professionals, Executives & House makers. Our experienced faculty will cover the topics viz effortless ways to Learn English, build confidence with English, spoken English and grammar, goal setting and time management & soft skills training.
Dates:
Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing C. G. Road Office:

31st July 2010
4th September 2010
9th October 2010
20th November 2010

Ahmedabad, Kampus Landing Maninagar Office:

1st August 2010
5th September 2010
10th October 2010
21st November 2010

Suneetha Qureshi said “Prior registration to Kampus Landing workshops is mandatory and students are advised to register at the earliest.”

is it different from normal MBA that we do in India through CAT after graduation .is it work experience necessary just to take gmat exam.
i am thinking to first take Gmat exam ,and then later after 2 years i want to take admission is it possible to do so since results are valid for 5 years

Got a pencil and paper handy? Try to solve this sample GMAT Math question from the Problem Solving section. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone on this GMAT practice question. We have Manhattan GMAT instructor Jonathan Schneider here to guide you through as quickly and efficiently as possible. And he knows what he’s talking about because he scored 780 on the GMAT! Ready-Set-Click PLAY! Guest: Jonathan Schneider, GMAT Instructor, Manhattan GMAT ManhattanGMAT is offering MBA Podcaster viewers $100 off their GMAT courses by using the code “PodTV” when enrolling for a complete course. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster About:MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA interview, GMAT prep, MBA careers, business school rankings, MBA courses, the online MBA, Executive MBA programs, MBA scholarships, post-MBA job opportunities and current market trends.

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini hunts down great GMAT tips and GMAT preparation ideas from Manhattan GMAT. Discover how much you can improve from your first GMAT practice test, as well as what to do the night before and the day of the GMAT exam. Learn about GMAT’s computer adaptive method from a GMAC rep (Graduate Management Admission Council) and find out how b-school admissions directors evaluate your score. All the best GMAT study tips and preparation advice in one show. Guests Include: -Oliver Ashby, Recruitment and Admissions Manager, London Business School -Julie Crafton, Assistant Director, Admissions and Student Services, UC Davis Graduate School of Management -Alex Fleming, Alumnus, The Wharton School -Peg Jobst, Senior Vice President, GMAC Services -David Malloy, GMAT instructor, ManhattanGMAT -Sue Oldham, Associate Director of Admissions, Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business -Chris Ryan, Director of Product and Instructor Development, ManhattanGMAT ManhattanGMAT is offering MBA Podcaster viewers $100 off their GMAT courses by using the code “PodTV” when enrolling for a complete course. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster About:MBA Podcaster is your online source for information, insight, and advice on the MBA admissions process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio and video segments for those planning to apply for a Master in Business Administration. Topics include strategies for writing MBA essays, preparing for the MBA …