Alternate Transcript useful?

That seems like an awful lot of work for something that may only help at the margins in the admissions process. I would focus your time and energy on getting a high Q score if you haven't taken the GMAT yet.

A few quant courses would definitely help. Not only for application purposes but also for your knowledge. Cause a lot of folks will have been working with this math. Good idea!

GMAT Q score is probably more important, but I think you're plan is a solid one.

Hey pchun008,

I won't rehash what everyone else said - taking those courses is a good idea. However, I'll answer your second question. The type of classes you take will make a difference for two reasons. For one, calc is harder than precalc and if you're trying to demonstrate your quant chops, you need to take classes that'll put you through the ringer. Other applicants will have taken calc and calc 2 and differential equations, etc. Most will have taken pre-calc in high school. So yes, you'll need to take harder courses.

As for the types of classes, you have 2 great ones there. Stats is used in almost every single MBA class and you'll need to know the basics before you take MBA level stats / regression. Also, calc is used across numerous fields including econ and finance. Knowing how to calculate differentials and what they mean will be a huge help!

Bhavik

Great, thanks to you all for giving your input. I'll most likely look into finding a calc. and stats course to help bolster my application.

A decent idea though, I will encourage you to get in touch with your target schools as well. Ask what universities/colleges you can do those courses from. I mean, think about it: The legitimacy of that course will also depend on the institution offering those.

Moreover, it is your time to get a 51 in Quant on the GMAT Exam. I have worked with many Non-engineers who had a 50-51 in maths, and we always liked creating stories that projected that as a strength. That also assures a school of your ability to perform in crazy quant driven curriculum. Scoring a 46 on quant, and throwing an alternate transcript may not be the best idea. And remember: Getting a 51 on Quant isn't as difficult as it may sound.

Once again, do get in touch with the admissions committee members. Not everyone will respond to you, but even if you start with the colleges that are not on your priority list, they are very likely to give the same responses as your preferred ones.

Good luck to you !