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11 Jun 2020, 05:06
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Hi all,
I'm in the heat of GMAT prep and trying to get everything lined up to apply for Fall 2021 matriculation. My top schools are Yale SOM, Darden, Haas, Ross, and Kenan-Flagler. I'm coming into this process from an educational nonprofit management setting with some analytical duties, but not much, so I know I'll need to show out on quant and perhaps even complete some coursework before all is said and done.
My questions are:
1. Should I wait until I have reached my goal GMAT score (700, latest practice test 620- Q35 V40) before even thinking about taking on pre-MBA coursework?
2. Is it a problem that, at this point, I won't have completed some fundamentals like economics, data analytics, etc. before completing first round applications? Can I confidently list that these courses are in progress and achieve the same goal of demonstrating my commitment to academic rigor and bolstering these skills to prove that I will be successful in an MBA program?
3. Which programs for pre-MBA coursework should I be considering? I would like to do CORe with HBS Online, but didn't know if the rigor and quality of the courses justified the cost. What others should I be considering, or is CORe the most desirable?
Thank you!
I'm in the heat of GMAT prep and trying to get everything lined up to apply for Fall 2021 matriculation. My top schools are Yale SOM, Darden, Haas, Ross, and Kenan-Flagler. I'm coming into this process from an educational nonprofit management setting with some analytical duties, but not much, so I know I'll need to show out on quant and perhaps even complete some coursework before all is said and done.
My questions are:
1. Should I wait until I have reached my goal GMAT score (700, latest practice test 620- Q35 V40) before even thinking about taking on pre-MBA coursework?
2. Is it a problem that, at this point, I won't have completed some fundamentals like economics, data analytics, etc. before completing first round applications? Can I confidently list that these courses are in progress and achieve the same goal of demonstrating my commitment to academic rigor and bolstering these skills to prove that I will be successful in an MBA program?
3. Which programs for pre-MBA coursework should I be considering? I would like to do CORe with HBS Online, but didn't know if the rigor and quality of the courses justified the cost. What others should I be considering, or is CORe the most desirable?
Thank you!
18 Jun 2020, 19:26
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Hi there,
Please see below for responses to your questions:
1) Nope, the pre-MBA coursework are not contingent on your GMAT score, so you can parallel track them. However, if you do find those coursework conflict with your study schedule, prioritize the GMAT. While these quant coursework are nice to have, having a solid GMAT score is a must. For these schools, you definitely want a 720.
2) You don't have to complete them prior to the applications. Again, these are optional, but definitely nice to have to show that you're working on your quant skills since you don't come from that background. Telling the school they're in progress is sufficient.
3) Obviously CORe is reputable, but it's also important to weigh you options against your budget. An alternative is taking these classes at a community college for much cheaper. In the eyes of adcom, an accounting class is an accounting class, no matter where you take it (post undergrad).
Another way to demonstrate that you're equipped to handle quant courses in bschools is to get a solid GMAT quant score, which will signal to bschool your potential in this area (ties in with point #1). It is a good idea to take these courses though before school starts because 1) school moves at a fast pace and the courses aren't really designed for beginners, more for intermediate level and 2) it does send the message to schools that you're trying and that will be a good look for you.
Hope that helps! Feel free to sign up for a free consultation if you'd like a more in-depth assessment of your profile: https://admissionado.com/free-consultat ... sultation/
Please see below for responses to your questions:
1) Nope, the pre-MBA coursework are not contingent on your GMAT score, so you can parallel track them. However, if you do find those coursework conflict with your study schedule, prioritize the GMAT. While these quant coursework are nice to have, having a solid GMAT score is a must. For these schools, you definitely want a 720.
2) You don't have to complete them prior to the applications. Again, these are optional, but definitely nice to have to show that you're working on your quant skills since you don't come from that background. Telling the school they're in progress is sufficient.
3) Obviously CORe is reputable, but it's also important to weigh you options against your budget. An alternative is taking these classes at a community college for much cheaper. In the eyes of adcom, an accounting class is an accounting class, no matter where you take it (post undergrad).
Another way to demonstrate that you're equipped to handle quant courses in bschools is to get a solid GMAT quant score, which will signal to bschool your potential in this area (ties in with point #1). It is a good idea to take these courses though before school starts because 1) school moves at a fast pace and the courses aren't really designed for beginners, more for intermediate level and 2) it does send the message to schools that you're trying and that will be a good look for you.
Hope that helps! Feel free to sign up for a free consultation if you'd like a more in-depth assessment of your profile: https://admissionado.com/free-consultat ... sultation/
