Forum Home > GMAT > Quantitative > Problem Solving (PS)
Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Dec 1101:00 PM EST
-03:00 PM EST
Looking to secure a coveted spot at a top business school? Our team of seasoned MBA admissions consultants, including top B schools alumni and industry leaders, is here to help turn your dreams into reality. Let’s kick-start your journey to success!
Dec 1210:00 AM EST
-10:30 AM EST
Did you know you can lock in a spot at an elite MBA program years in advance of attending? Learn everything about Deferred MBA programs and why they’re becoming a game-changer for students and professionals.
Dec 1110:00 AM PST
-11:00 AM PST
Top MBA Admissions Consultant: We work with you to turn YOUR story and YOUR passions into YOUR success. Curious to learn more?
Dec 1208:00 PM PST
-09:00 PM PST
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Dec 1308:30 AM EST
-09:15 AM EST
Get the inside scoop on what makes Emory’s Goizueta Business School great, learn how you can present a strong MBA application, and connect with an Admissions Director to get your questions answered.
Dec 1408:00 AM PST
-11:30 AM PST
Join us for an exclusive Admit Weekend designed to help you navigate the exciting yet challenging process of choosing between multiple MBA offers and provide valuable guidance on financial aid, scholarship negotiation, visa processes, and more.
Dec 1511:00 AM EST
-11:30 AM EST
Meet Tuck at an informal student or staff-hosted coffee chat in a city near you!- Dec 16
08:00 AM PST
-11:59 PM PST
GMAT Club 12 Days of Christmas is a 4th Annual GMAT Club Winter Competition based on solving questions. This is the Winter GMAT competition on GMAT Club with an amazing opportunity to win over $40,000 worth of prizes! 
Dec 2109:00 PM IST
-10:00 PM IST
Dreaming of a successful post-MBA career? Explore the 2026 career pathways in consulting, tech, finance, and dive into the exciting opportunities and the potential ROI these industries offer, helping you make informed decisions and more.
12 Jun 2022, 20:38
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hello!
Please let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work
). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.
After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
Please let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work
). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
13 Jun 2022, 15:29
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hello spite!
Thanks for reaching out to us with your profile. Overall, you have a less typical career profile for a full-time MBA applicant, so that should be factored into your chances at these schools. I think some of the schools on your list are potentially too ambitious (e.g., Stanford, Wharton) but it's hard to say for sure until we know your new GMAT score (not that it's the only factor but it's an important marker of your potential for acceptances). With your lower marks in your Bachelors and Masters programs, a high GMAT will be important for you. Thanks for addressing your reasons for pursuing a full-time MBA vs. EMBA, as that was a natural concern I had when I saw your work experience. Full-time MBAs are still possible for more experienced candidates like yourself but you need to explain this timing in your application (usually your personal statement/goals essay) and show logical thinking about what your career goals are, what gaps you need to close, and why the full-time program is the best way to do so. I would also do your due diligence with potential employers and make sure that with an MBA you would be qualified (not over-qualified) for the type of role you're looking for. Otherwise, are there any ways you could advance / formalize your extracurriculars? That could help, though I like that you are consistently helping to welcome new immigrants.
Hope that helps for now, and feel free to reach back out once you have your updated score.
Kate
Thanks for reaching out to us with your profile. Overall, you have a less typical career profile for a full-time MBA applicant, so that should be factored into your chances at these schools. I think some of the schools on your list are potentially too ambitious (e.g., Stanford, Wharton) but it's hard to say for sure until we know your new GMAT score (not that it's the only factor but it's an important marker of your potential for acceptances). With your lower marks in your Bachelors and Masters programs, a high GMAT will be important for you. Thanks for addressing your reasons for pursuing a full-time MBA vs. EMBA, as that was a natural concern I had when I saw your work experience. Full-time MBAs are still possible for more experienced candidates like yourself but you need to explain this timing in your application (usually your personal statement/goals essay) and show logical thinking about what your career goals are, what gaps you need to close, and why the full-time program is the best way to do so. I would also do your due diligence with potential employers and make sure that with an MBA you would be qualified (not over-qualified) for the type of role you're looking for. Otherwise, are there any ways you could advance / formalize your extracurriculars? That could help, though I like that you are consistently helping to welcome new immigrants.
Hope that helps for now, and feel free to reach back out once you have your updated score.
Kate
spite
Hello!
Please let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.
After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
Please let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work
). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
14 Jun 2022, 00:24
Kudos
Bookmarks
spite
Hello!
Please let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.
After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
Good profile. If you achieve 740+, you will be on right track to be in your desired school. I would suggest you to bolster your profile by getting some extracurriculars and work with NGOPlease let me know what you think of my chances (or if it even makes sense) -
Background: Indian (Should get my Canadian Passport this year)
Education: Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry) - 70% average of 3 years. Realized then that investments & finance is what I like. Obtained Masters in Investment & Financial Analysis (basically self-taught) while working full time - 60%
GMAT: 660 (Q45, V36, IR/AWA - 5) (paid & booked exams, but lost motivation a month before exams. Decided to go write exams as I had nothing better to do that day). Preparing diligently now, targeting 740+
Work Experience: Overall ~11 years (before you recommend Exec. MBA, hear me out).
I love crunching numbers, so cracked entrance exam for a govt. bank and joined it right after completing bachelors (didn't know how to write a cheque on my first day at work
). Self-taught banking (and finance and pretty much everything else required to do the job), and was promoted to credit analyst within a year of starting work. Worked there for 3 more years, obtained my masters degree while working, leveraged it and jumped ship to a private sector bank in same role (basically traded job security for better pay, stability and challenge). Worked there for 2Y8M, got Permanent Residency for Canada so decided to quit the job and make the move.After coming to Canada, started working as a Financial Advisor managing investments for retail clients (still at it after ~4 years). That got fascinated with capital markets and decided to improve my skills & knowledge - realized that I needed CFA. Got my CFA charter last August (no redos were required, thank God!)
Post MBA Goals:
Short Term Goal - I have worked most of my life in retail banking, and I have come to realize that its not fulfilling (at least for me). The idea is to change careers and enter into Asset Management - leverage both CFA & MBA (and my passion for investing), starting as a research analyst for a buy-side shop (mutual fund/pension etc.). CFA gave the theoretical knowledge, MBA will provide the practical experience with oversight (hence targeting MBA schools with strong finance offerings). My life has changed drastically after coming to Canada, and I have to come to recognize my dream (and shortcomings that I need to work on to realize that dream), Exec. MBA will not plug those gaps.
Long Term Goal - Portfolio Manager with an asset management firm, and some day open my own boutique shop.
Recommendations - Can obtain one from my current manager (she acknowledges my ambition, and supports it - I hope)
Extracurriculars - Used to play sports in school and college, but not much after that. Contributed to/Canvassed for donation drives for sick children, homeless people recently. Also I make it a point to help all new immigrants to Canada (explain processes, source contacts, etc.) to help them settle.
Target Schools - Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Kellogg, Stern, Stanford, Wharton (Cornell and Rotman if nothing else works).
Thanks a lot!
Best of luck
