I got my W-2 form today, as my company usually sends it a bit early. Now, I have friends that blow me out of the water, but I definitely make a decent salary at my current job – at least compared to the averages for people my age. Looking over my W-2 gave me a … Read more
During my first foray into the B-School blogosphere, I encountered a number of blogs about people who had either applied and gotten into business school, or were dinged. One consistent thing about the blogs with the highest search rankings was that the majority of them had outdated posts. Their blogging updates ended either one or … Read more
A few years ago, I was sitting in a room discussing MBA applications with some consulting peers. At the time, I had not yet decided to go to business school, but most of the others already had and were in the process of applying. One comment struck me with intrigue: “Everyone should apply to Harvard.†… Read more
When I graduated from college, I worked for one of the Big 4 consulting firms. From the day we started, we were told that our ultimate goal was to go on to business school and hopefully rejoin the firm. Based on my personal observations, there was not a single consultant, of those who applied, who … Read more
Kaneisha Grayson, successful Harvard MBA and founder of Art of Applying, is hosting another one of her popular webinars this week, on August 12th. This webinar is one of a series of classes designed to guide you on the path to getting your MBA. Read the description below for this month’s topic. School Choice, Quick-Start … Read more
I read an article this week on MSNBC called “Gen Y: No jobs, lots of loans, grim future” and it two effects on me: First, it gave me chills by reminding me how depressing it was to be unemployed. And secondly, it made me thankful for the job I currently have. It was only a … Read more
I’ve been studying for the GMAT for about a month now and I feel like I’m almost burned out. My test date is going to be some day in October, so I still have more than two months to go. It’s just so difficult to stay motivated and energized throughout this process. My social life … Read more
I took my first real practice test for the GMAT this morning. This was a pretty good simulation because I did the computer adaptive version through Manhattan GMAT’s online tests. I did try to simulate it as closely as possible by completing the analytical writing assessment and using a simulation scratchpad that you’d use during … Read more
This week I signed up for the Manhattan GMAT Live Online Prep Course. The course, as noted in the title, is held online and has attendees from all around the world. It lasts for 9 weeks and touts to have you prepared to score near the top 10% on the GMAT after completion. I honestly … Read more
Below is an excerpt of the directions for the GMAT’s data sufficiency questions. Since the test is designed to press you for time, memorizing these answer choices is a quick win to save valuable minutes. A couple things to note: Make sure to evaluate 1, 2, and 3 all SEPARATELY. Think of them as three … Read more