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Inspired
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Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 09:58 | IP Logged  

How do you get into a top MBA when you dont have a good GPA. You act like we all have this 3.6. I can go to any of those universities if they accept me but I doubt they will.
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It all depends how much you really want it.  I know I want it, that's why I study 2-3 hours on weekdays, 7 on weekends.  Get a 3.7+ for your MSA, do additional impressive certifications like the CFA.  Study a ridiculous amount on GMAT and score a 750+, I don't know maybe 500-750 hours?   It just depends how much you want it.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 10:38 | IP Logged  

Keep taking tests someone will appreciate it eventually right? I have thought of that Dawgie. But yes I need to take the GMAT's right after the CPA is done. I want to get into a descent MSA program I doubt I can get into a Top 30 even with a 750.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 10:41 | IP Logged  

Inspired, you don't need a great GPA to get into a top MBA program.  Something in the low 3s is more than sufficient.  What is important is that you have a great GMAT score (at least 700+, preferably 750+) and a few years of great work experience and great employer recommendations.  Oh, and the application essays are very important as well.

And you also need a lot of cash or a lot of hope of making big bucks in the future, because the top MBA programs are full time only, and as of maybe 10 years ago, $50,000 per year of tuition, not sure what it is now.  But it sounds like Dawgie knows how to come up with that kind of cash.

Good luck to you, Dawgie.  You have a lot going for you.  Can you share some tips as to how you got so much liquidity to pay for a top MSA program even though I assume you're only recently out of college??  And how you got to be such an amazing interviewer?  No matter how hard I try, I always seem to be a horrible interviewer.

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Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 10:42 | IP Logged  

Well you can't just take random tests, has to be prestigious ones.  CFA CPA Actuarial exams.

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