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San Francisco\u2019s Millennium Tower<\/a> was hailed as one of <\/span>Worth<\/span><\/i> magazine\u2019s top 10 residential buildings in the world<\/span>. It earned nine engineering and architectural awards,<\/span> from everyone from the American Society of Civil Engineers to <\/span>California Construction<\/span><\/i> magazine. The condominiums in this luxury building were among the most expensive and coveted \u2013 bought by the likes of venture capitalist Tom Perkins and former pro-footballer Joe Montana. Built in a zone 4 seismic area prone to earthquakes, the construction plans were independently reviewed and approved by a structural engineering professor at University of California, Berkeley. <\/span><\/p>\n Would it surprise you to hear that the structural audit did not include a soil study<\/a><\/span> to assess the foundation where the building was being constructed? Now the Millennium Tower has been shown to be sinking \u2013 it has already sunk 17 inches and tilted 14 inches since being completed<\/a> just 10 years ago<\/span> \u2013 questions about the foundation of the building are, of course, on everyone\u2019s mind. <\/span><\/p>\n While no one buys a condo <\/span>because <\/span><\/i>of its strong foundations, everyone wants their condo\u2019s foundations grounded in bedrock to ensure long-term stability. Where else is the very foundation an important aspect to examine? In MBA applicants! Many applicants have won awards for their leadership<\/a> and have proven impact, but it is still critical to check their analytical and quant skills to prove that they will not sink under the weight of a rigorous MBA program. <\/span><\/p>\n MBA programs are academically demanding \u2013 from statistical analytics to stochastic modeling, and the GMAT has proven itself an accurate measure of applicants\u2019 ability to analyze and synthesize data, evaluate arguments, and understand and solve quantitative problems \u2013 the foundation stones of the top MBA programs. The GMAT is a test created by business schools for business schools. GMAT scores demonstrate a higher correlation with student performance in MBA programs than undergraduate grades do<\/a><\/span>.<\/a> Following that argument, it may well be that preparing for the GMAT effectively \u2013 and as a result increasing your GMAT score \u2013 will not just boost your chances of admission, but also build the groundwork for your long-term success in the program.<\/span><\/p>\n Work one-on-one with your personal advisor to build a strong foundation for your MBA application and then to execute and submit with success! View our MBA Admissions Services for more information<\/a> on how we can help you get accepted!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 5 Killer GMAT Prep Tips<\/a>, a free webinar This article<\/a> originally appeared on blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\nBut... Its Foundation Wasn\u2019t Sound<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Understanding How to Strengthen Your MBA Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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