same issue with me, did it got resolved ?
Please post here if it starts working

It is working now.

working for me as well, thanks everyone

hi does anyone know why my points for gmatclub are stuck? is there any solution for the same?

Hi guys, can someone add @AP5300 to this chat group?

anyone?

does anyone have a short-cut method doing this type of questions?

Can we please add ESCP Business School to the list of schools

hi is there anyone here who is planning for deffered mba post mtech ?

Could anyone please tell the names of some of the top MBA admission consultants who have proven track record?

If you are willing to spend, then Menlo, Accepted, Stacy Blackman and many more - check on Poets & Quants.

Join us on YouTube as we analyse 2 Winner and 2 Loser MBA Resumes https://gmatclub.com/forum/redirect.php?id=b81sijv9q5

anyone receive a Wharton tbd today?

Hi, do we have to pay 300 dollar for each attempt?

Yes.

hello from where could i find RC/CR club 500 600 700 etc??
please help!

Hello can anyone confirm if gmat official guide 24-25 is going to get released today and can we expect to purchase it directly from mba.com today?

what is this?

You can sort by difficulty at the top of each test section on our forum. We have a verbal section that includes RC and CR has separate areas

Someone mentioned Stacy Blackman, which you should avoid in my opinion (from stories I’ve been told). Menlo is great, but pricey. I used Aringo and had a good experience. Get testimonials from real students, interview each consultant, and listen to your heart. Ignore most reviews, as they’re too fluffy

Watch on YouTube! How to Become a Formidable MBA Applicant in 2 Months https://gmatclub.com/forum/redirect.php?id=fqxolriw69

Hi Everyone! I’m Jen T with ARINGO! I’m excited to meet everyone and answer any questions you have about MBA and Specialized Masters! If your questions don’t get answered or you want to chat offline, email me at JeniferT@ARINGO.com or set up a profile evaluation here - https://calendly.com/jenifert-aringo/gm ... ume-review.

Hello Respected Jenifer T and GMAT team,
Is there a timeline you recommend for having everything ready from now before Round 1 begins?

Hi! I would start working on your to-do list as soon as possible.
*First - if you haven’t taken the GMAT/GRE yet that will be a priority, I’d try to have the first attempt by mid-July with room for a second attempt if needed in August
*Right now you can work on networking, creating an MBA resume (we did a GMAT Club Youtube on this yesterday), and formulating your Short and Long-term Goals
*Some applications are already published, but the rest will be out by mid-June, so plan to start by ~June 15 on essays
*July -early August you are working on refining your materials
*Early September you are submitting applications

Sounds perfect, thank you so much! I’ve saved this to my personal planner too.

Link for resume presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwWWF95QMy0

I was on this too. Was extremely insightful!

Would definitely recommend it to everyone interested in applying for an MBA.

awesome!

Respected Jenifer, In order to dedicate your best efforts and focus on particular applications, how many schools would you suggest we apply from your perspective?

Typically candidates will apply to 5-7 schools to help their odds of landing an admit. There will be a mix of Stretch, Target and Safety schools on that list.

Makes sense! And would you also recommend adding more schools for round 2? Just as a backup in case round 1 doesn’t go well.

Typically you will get interview invites October to early November, so you’ll know if you need to start applications for Round 2. I would keep a list in mind for Round 2 just in case.

Understood. Thank you so much. I’m sorry for asking too many follow-ups!

Don’t apologize... that is what I’m here for!

And well... there aren’t many other questions being asked at this time...

I think most people are studying for their GMAT right now.

Hi Jenifer,
How’re you?
I would like to ask that I am currently an English language teacher in govt school specially for underprivileged children. It’s a boarding school.
Considering the set of skills of a teacher, do you think I should directly apply to B schools this year? Or should I do a short term course and switch job to private sector and then apply next year? I plan to take gmat test in july. Target- atleast 685

I have another question Respected Jenifer,
Technology oriented MBAs and colleges offering STEM tracks are gaining a lot of traction. Are there any particular colleges that you’re reminded of in this regard? I’m talking about B-Schools in US.

2 thoughts/questions related to this - 1. How long have you been teaching? 2. Does teaching relate to your short/long-term goals?

5 years now
4 years in a private school
1 year in govt school after clearing national level exam

Post mba goals- education consultant
I have several achievements/ co curricular

Great question - there aren’t many that don’t have a STEM designation option right now, so I’m not sure this eliminates much from the list of possibilities. What are your post MBA goals?

I want to get into Tech Strategy and PM Roles. Those are my short term goals.

I think you can go for the MBA now, no need for additional work - you will need to make sure your resume/essays demonstrate your transferrable skills - management, leadership, supply chain mgmt, finance... etc. But no need to go get another job just to apply to an MBA. ((Answer would be different if you told me you wanted to go into Finance/IB or something more technical))

Thank you for your valuable feedback.

I automatically think of the Tech MBA programs - NYU, Cornell, Kellogg - if you are up for the 1 year program, typically the employment rate is close to 100%, including international students - check with current students/recent grads to see if this is true for the class graduating now... but its generally a strong path.
These schools are also a great option with the 2yr program, depending on profile, MIT, Duke, Tepper, Ross...

Thank you so much again, I’ve jotted all of these down on my list to do further research on.

On a sidenote, thanks a million to you and GMAT Club. The work you do has so much impact for us all.

You are so kind, thank you for participating in these events - you asking questions helps those that either are shy to ask or that weren’t even thinking about questions/topic

Appreciate it! A short follow-up question on what you mentioned. Are 1 year MBAs as respected right now? Since the duration is shorter, the general perception is that there is a shorter duration for networking and building your profile across just 1 year. Would love to hear your thoughts.

Everyone! You can find the complete chat here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/aringo-mba-a ... 30193.html

The degree is the same - MBA, that will be what goes on your resume/linkedin profile after, so it won’t be valued less in the future, it will have the same weight as 2 year MBA to an employer. Personally, depends on you - if you are looking forward to joining clubs and soaking in the college experience... then the 1 year programs may not be the best fit since they are so fast and intense (INSEAD is 10 months!), but you also have less debt and faster ROI... so you can factor these into your decisions.

Makes so much sense. Thank you!

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Thanks everyone!

Hello everyone. I wish to apply for 2025 MIM batch and want yout suggestions to write my SOP and essays, if you may please provide me with some important point to remember, also few points to highlight in my CV, it would be generous of you.

Hi Raghav1997, the new OG (ebook) is out on mba.com: https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-offi ... stion-bank

Thanks
Any free videos for theory?? for rc/cr

Hi, can someone suggest a good question bank for gmat focus?

Hi, Can you help me with following :

If I plan to give my exam on 15th June let’s say

What should be my 15 days strategy ?

Though I have enough mocks available with me.

Read my guides

You can plan to give 2-3 mocks per week.

Forum quiz does not show official as source any more. Anyone facing this issue ?

gmat club forum quiz

The First Perfect GMAT Focus Story on GMAT Club - How Julia Scored 805 on the GMAT https://gmatclub.com/forum/redirect.php?id=tbwd3eoljh

Thank you for the information.

Hi

Does anyone any idea about UN online Volunteering services? And does it impact our resume?

*how does

While this is a very individual perspective, I have never given a serious recognition to anything ’online’. Of course, one may have done significant work and that should reflect in what you showcase. Impact is what matters most.

Thank you for your response.

If it ties very closely to your profile and what you want to do post MBA, it would be of help.

Broadly though, if something is not too hard to obtain (e.g. online certification), odds are many MBA applicants would do it, and it may no longer present you with an edge.

I would suggest pursuing something hands-on (e.g. an internship, a consulting project, or even advising a start-up on their business plans - if consulting is your post-MBA goal). This would make your case stronger and present transferable skills.

Thank you so much for the suggestions and clarification towards my doubt.

how do we know which problems on the forum are OG material vs. other source? I don’t see a filter for just OG. Also if I do enough problems, would they overlap the problems from official CATs 1-6?

Hello everyone. I wish to go to b school in 2025 for Sem masters. So what will be the last month till I can give GMAT this year before the application process starts.

There is option for OG material year wise in the sources column

Could you clarify what is ’Sem masters’?

There is filter when you select OG, but the best way is to start from recent OG, at least that is what I’ve been doing.

Go to this link and select the most recent versions.

I’m planning to purchase mock series, which one would you guys prefer?

The official gmat mocks only

And for more question where shall I aim for? I’ve completed the OG main guide.

What should I look at? and how is GMAT question bank subscription service like?

Sorry it’s STEM masters

Oh okay

I am making the assumption that when you say Masters, you are referring to MBA - if so, and since you wish to start in Sep 25, you should (ideally) aim to apply in R1. For this, you should have your GMAT score in hand by mid July (worst case scenario) in order to prepare well for your applications. It is highly recommended that you factor 2-3 months for the multiple streams of work that is needed to be done for developing strong applications. If you push out your applications to R2, then you can work backwards on your deadlines for having the score in hand.

Thanks for reply but I will be applying for MIM

Hi Charvii !It depends on a lot of factors I personally gave the GMAT this year in February and Converted ESSEC , ESCP , WHU and Frankfurt in R3 so a few points from my side based on personal opinion
1. If you are confident that your GMAT is up to the mark for applying in the current round then its better to apply as early as possible for the next intake the applications open by September so June mid to July mid is an optimum choice
2. If you think that your GMAT prep is not complete or the score in your current attempt wont suffice and your CV doesn’t have enough points to support your below par score(if the score is below. the average of current class) then its better to go for a retake and not gamble your chances of application for the year(PS: Its not normally recommended to wait for the last round)

Hope this helps !

hi. I am an electrical engineer. I have a 5 year of work experience in power generating company. I can’t seem to understand how I can use my work experience to transition to clean energy as most mba roles I find are in the field of consulting and finance. which colleges will be suitable considering my background. I am not targeting us schools. Canadian, uk and Australian schools are fine.

Happy to pitch in. See you need to understand that clean energy is a vast spectrum, even if it’s a niche. Popular areas of interest in this are energy and environment, energy finance, alternative energy, cleantech, etc. In each area there could be multiple functions. If you are not interested in consulting (finance seems far-fetched if you have no experience), research which companies you would like to join and contact them now to understand what MBA-level positions they offer. Your current role in power generation, whether you have worked on a renewable or non-renewable energy, can help you contextualize the importance of global sustainability trends and clean technologies and make your insights relevant for conversations with recruiters. You may need to tailor your goal to the school you are applying to and the companies hiring in that region. If you are applying to an MBA program in the EU/UK or US/Canada or Australia, you should research hiring opportunities for energy companies in those respective regions. Look at internship/job reports and see the percentage of jobs in the energy/sustainability sector. You need to do your own research and you cannot trust others to do this for you. Look for schools that have significantly improved their focus on sustainability in recent years through courses and linkages. Almost all top schools in countries have increased the focus now. There are so many in the US. Outside of the US, LBS, INSEAD and other top EU/UK schools have special tie-ups for this pipeline. ExxonMobil, Chevron, Vestas, Siemens and BP are some of the top recruiters in this field, but there are so many hiring from all over!
Reach out should you want professional guidance

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting 
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