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05 Feb 2016, 07:04
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Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and have started preparing for GMAT from last two weeks. I have few questions will you please advise me.
My first question is that how much extra-curricular activities are important for getting into a good B-school ( i mean the top 70)
Currently i don't have any extra- curricular activities against my name. I want to know if i score well (~700 - 750) then even if i don't have any extra curricular activities can i get admission in a top 70 BSchool (Currently i have 4 years work experience). I really want to get admission into a BSchool this year and i need your valuable feedback.
Kindly pardon me if i have posted at a wrong place as i am new to this forum. Need some guidance
I am new to this forum and have started preparing for GMAT from last two weeks. I have few questions will you please advise me.
My first question is that how much extra-curricular activities are important for getting into a good B-school ( i mean the top 70)
Currently i don't have any extra- curricular activities against my name. I want to know if i score well (~700 - 750) then even if i don't have any extra curricular activities can i get admission in a top 70 BSchool (Currently i have 4 years work experience). I really want to get admission into a BSchool this year and i need your valuable feedback.
Kindly pardon me if i have posted at a wrong place as i am new to this forum. Need some guidance
05 Feb 2016, 11:27
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Hi psumit06,
You're asking Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, if you have not done so yet, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
1) Have you scheduled your Official GMAT yet?
2) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're asking Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, if you have not done so yet, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
1) Have you scheduled your Official GMAT yet?
2) Do you know which Schools you plan to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
05 Feb 2016, 21:39
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psumit06
Hi psumit06,
Extracurricular activities do play an important role in your admission. If displays a well rounded personality.
But I think you are wrong in saying that you do not have any extracurricular activities against your name. Below is a list of activities that you must have done and may write down in your application:
1. Playing any sport
2. Organizing events in office/college
3. Taking part in social sector activities through your office
I am sure you can find things like these in your profile. It need not necessarily be that you need to work for an NGO.
Seems like you are starting with your preparation. You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT. Keep the following things in mind while you prepare.
I would recommend you to refrain from taking tests until you have gone through all the fundamentals.
You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the prep companies including ours offer a free trial of the course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits you.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides too and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide
