kj_nyc wrote: Btw you don't need to study anywhere near 500-750 hours to get 750+ on the GMAT!  GMAT is much easier than CPA exam.  But you need to put in focused study, practice many problems, and learn how to take the test.  I think I studied at most 40 hours for the GMAT and got 750, while for the CPA exam, I spent almost 200 hours each for my easier sections (REG and BEC) and 300 each for my harder sections (AUD and FAR).

It really depends on how good your basic math skills are.  I was saying 500-700 because like I said I had a 1.7 GPA in HS i didn't learn any math basics.  So I have to put a lot of time in.  GMAT is more of an intelligence exam too, of course you can prepare for it.  kj_nyc you are obviously pretty intelligent, very impressive score.  I'll probably end up spending about 200.  I was just making exaggerated figures.  If you want it that bad, then do whatever it takes.

kj_nyc, what was your previous background, degree and job?

How to become a great interviewer.  There are a few factors involved.  Let me start with confidence.  When I go into an interview, I know what im good at.  I'm not cocky like it might appear.  I'm not good at everything, and I do have weaknesses.  Do not be afraid of showing off your strengths and make sure they are identified.  The most important part of confidence is when you go in, you need to be have the correct mindset.  The truth is when I goto an interview for a position, I know I'm the smartest and best.  All the other candidates are inferior in my mind.  My goal is to show that to my interviewer. 

Another key thing to keep in mind is preparation.  Be ready for behavioral questions and be ready for "tell me about yourself" "where do you see yourself in x years", all the very typical questions.  Gear it all towards the industry you are applying to and position.  I also listed a bunch of questions that I always ask which I use to show genuine interset in the company, position, and industry (Listed below). I also use my questions to show how aggressive I am for undertaking new opportunities.  You get used to asking these qusetions and timing them for the right situations by going to career fairs and meeting them.

Last piece of advice, I used to fear interviews.  When I go to interviews I have a blast.  I literally have no fear at all or nervousness.  Keep going to career fairs, do informational interviews with random people, and keep practicing interviewnig.  Eventually you will get used to it.  I was always the shy kid in HS that never said a word.

Out of all your job offers, why did you decide to choose this company?

What is the typical career path for this position? 

What training and resources are out there for me

Further Education/Certs are they encouraged and what does the firm do to encourage it?

What is the culture?  Fast paced, will I be able to ask people questions freely, etc?

If I prove that I am good and can complete the work, is there opportunity for me to undertake additional responsibilities?