GRADUATE STUDENTS OF NT

[datznasty]

I took the GRE, I can ask those questions when I talk to admissions reps from the 3 schools I named.

USC Keck School Of Medicine had a required 3.0gpa, like 280 GRE score and I told her I only got a 2.2 undergrad (lots of skipping class, basketball, etc.) and she said well if I got a 290 on the GRE and a good letter that'd wow them enough to overlook it. I got a 305. It's higher than the minimum listed under most schools' requirements. Yea I checked into network which is why I liked Grambling second, plus even though I'm doing online I am going to try to go to the campus at least a weekend every month, if not 2 or 3 depending on where and make sure I still join the clubs, meet the teachers, go to the labs, play ball in the fitness center, etc. since that's also a lot of the college experience stuff I completely took for granted and missed during undergrad. In all cases, diplomas are the same, teachers are the same, material is the same, so it's not some University of PHX, Liberty Uni, Devry-esque (not to denigrate those who go that route, getting a degree is an accomplishment no matter where from) "lower tier "degree I'm going for, just what works for my situation being stuck here for a while, and I want to go somewhere with an actual campus.

I've got some down time here at work, hell I work I.T it's almost always downtime, I'm going to look into those things and some of the things you posted above. Thanks

 

[fontaine]

I took the GRE, I can ask those questions when I talk to admissions reps from the 3 schools I named.

USC Keck School Of Medicine had a required 3.0gpa, like 280 GRE score and I told her I only got a 2.2 undergrad (lots of skipping class, basketball, etc.) and she said well if I got a 290 on the GRE and a good letter that'd wow them enough to overlook it. I got a 305. It's higher than the minimum listed under most schools' requirements. Yea I checked into network which is why I liked Grambling second, plus even though I'm doing online I am going to try to go to the campus at least a weekend every month, if not 2 or 3 depending on where and make sure I still join the clubs, meet the teachers, go to the labs, play ball in the fitness center, etc. since that's also a lot of the college experience stuff I completely took for granted and missed during undergrad. In all cases, diplomas are the same, teachers are the same, material is the same, so it's not some University of PHX, Liberty Uni, Devry-esque (not to denigrate those who go that route, getting a degree is an accomplishment no matter where from) "lower tier "degree I'm going for, just what works for my situation being stuck here for a while, and I want to go somewhere with an actual campus.

I've got some down time here at work, hell I work I.T it's almost always downtime, I'm going to look into those things and some of the things you posted above. Thanks

well it seems like a nobrainer...

you have a better network w/ grambling, you get to go to the school and interact w/ teachers and join clubs w/ gramblin, and its cheaper. There are always schollys available, so talk to admissions about that as well. You might can start applying for them early so that you can get them the first semester that you start.

Also, physical presence at the school is always awesome. I think people underestimate the relationship that can be created w/ a professor. they can help out a lot w/ job search or just general information.

Check on the rankings and see how they stack up.

I was just like you bruh... I hooped in college as well, and didnt really have a solid GPA...

You live in Shreveport or something? I might hit up the fair out there this weekend.

 

[usabasketball08]

Been talking to admissions reps from SMU Cox about the MS in Finance program.

She told me the average GMAT score was around 660, or GRE score 315, but with my GPA if I get a 300 or above on the GRE or a 580+ on GMAT I'd be a lock. Definitely think being a minority helps..

I know the GMAT is harder, but should I take whichever test I feel like I would score higher on? Or does the GMAT hold much more weight than the GRE, even when a program takes both?

 

[Coromanti]

About to read this thread start to finish. Lots of good info and interesting stories.

 

[datznasty]

I live in Oklahoma bro. I didn't hoop in college, just at college. Was some bums playing for Cameron during that era too. Long story short a few of my constituents and I kept beating them in intramurals when their team was actual recruits, redshirt freshman freshman and sophomores mostly, so much word got back to coach and he banned them from hooping in the regular fitness center with "normies" because it was embarassing his program to have his guys he recruited losing to kats who are paying their way through school.

But yea, thanks for everything. I need to go back through the thread start to finish too and take notes

 

[fontaine]

Been talking to admissions reps from SMU Cox about the MS in Finance program.

She told me the average GMAT score was around 660, or GRE score 315, but with my GPA if I get a 300 or above on the GRE or a 580+ on GMAT I'd be a lock. Definitely think being a minority helps..

I know the GMAT is harder, but should I take whichever test I feel like I would score higher on? Or does the GMAT hold much more weight than the GRE, even when a program takes both?

here's some stats of my dude who JUST started his professional MBA program at SMU (24 month program, part time)

Junior college graduate -> SFA/Sam Houston/TSU tier school... played sports.. black dude

3.3 gpa.. currently working for Fidelity

did bad on GMAT... i think a 560... and he got into the program. he told me straight up "they let me in b/c i was black... "

I think his GPA and extra curriculars helped, but from what he told me, SMU is one of the most melonated-deficient places on earth.

what i know about SMU is that their network is DEEP in Dallas... like, every spot you turn, there is an SMU grad.

SMU dominates here in dallas more than any other school in texas INCLUDING ut-austin.

You could literally study for 1 week heavy and make a 560 on the gmat... hell, i made a 540 on my first practice test.

as far as schollys, you'll start to get them when you get to the 620+ range.

get a 680+ and you might mess around and get a full scholly

 

[wrod7]

Recent grad , any advice , tips , tactics some of you accomplished fellows might have for me? 

L2Sell yourself and be resourceful. Stay positive at all times.

 

[wheymint]

what i know about SMU is that their network is DEEP in Dallas... like, every spot you turn, there is an SMU grad.

SMU dominates here in dallas more than any other school in texas INCLUDING ut-austin.

 

First statement is true, but then again the same could be said for my school and UT. I went to the Aggie Muster in Dallas this year and the turnout was crazy. Sat at a table with a multi-millionaire business real estate developer and another Bigwig in which I forgot what he does. We talked, they found out I was a young pup in the Oil game and they presented me their card before I could even get to mine and said make sure I keep in touch.

SMU has great influence in Dallas yes without a doubt, but it's more like a 3 way tie as far as influence in Dallas. In other words can't go wrong with either JUST for Dallas. All 3 of them have old money ties that can get you into the bigtime if you leverage the network correctly.

 

[usabasketball08]

Need some advice NT.

I'm working part-time at my university right now in the business department where I pretty much consult with students and alumni on financial issues (budgeting, credit, loans, etc.) and help them come to solutions.

Talking w/ my supervisor and he told me that if I was interested, they have a program where they can sponsor employees for grad school (within the university). I'd be able to get an MBA from my school for free in a year or year and a half, as long as I continued working within the department part-time while in the program. After completion I would move into a full-time position with $47-53K salary range. Thing is my school isn't ranked, neither is the MBA program. I know it's generally not a good idea (MBA) straight out of undergrad..

My other option is to search for a job and start grad school (MSF) at a much better university that is respected in the area, with better networking opportunities. The program is expensive tho, and I'd finish up hopefully in 2 years with damn near $80K+ in debt on top of my undergrad debt, which is only like $20K.

 

[fontaine]

Need some advice NT.

I'm working part-time at my university right now in the business department where I pretty much consult with students and alumni on financial issues (budgeting, credit, loans, etc.) and help them come to solutions.

Talking w/ my supervisor and he told me that if I was interested, they have a program where they can sponsor employees for grad school (within the university). I'd be able to get an MBA from my school for free in a year or year and a half, as long as I continued working within the department part-time while in the program. After completion I would move into a full-time position with $47-53K salary range. Thing is my school isn't ranked, neither is the MBA program. I know it's generally not a good idea (MBA) straight out of undergrad..

My other option is to search for a job and start grad school (MSF) at a much better university that is respected in the area, with better networking opportunities. The program is expensive tho, and I'd finish up hopefully in 2 years with damn near $80K+ in debt on top of my undergrad debt, which is only like $20K.

I'd say go with the second option...

Also, you being a minioroty, there are a ton of schollys... Crush your extrance exam as scholarships are granted off that score...

GMAT out of undergrad isn't a good idea. You know that.

Plus.. If you get in the field and you're not feeling it.... Your MBA is a career switcher...

And if you like it... Its a career enhancer.

But MBA out of undergrad... At your school (I know what it is) isn't going to help you out much more than hitting the scene and looking for a job...

Hell, you could stay in undergrad another year and get another bachelors to give you more time...

But the MBA... Not right now

 

[suberzat1]

Looking for some advice 

I am in my final semester of undergrad and my originally plan was to graduate then move to DC, work for a year in the field of Supply Chain while taking prereqs at a local community college or UMD. I have a low GPA and I have been talking with someone that suggesting I stay in school another year to bring up my GPA up then apply for grad school. My thing is I already have about 20 credit hours of prereqs that I need to take for a Food Science program to look at me(I am a Marketing major) Looking to apply to 9 Universities with LSU, Drexel, and UMD are the 3 schools I want to attend, will apply for 3 schools that a long shot, and 3 safe schools such as Alabama A&M that I know I will get accepted into. Not sure if me staying in school to bring my GPA up with delete and repeat program will help as much than just focusing on A & B in my prereqs classes after I graduate, high GRE, and Letter of Recommendation/Intention.

I have been talking with LSU the most and the program is for me coming just need to improve my GPA or score high on my GRE. Going to talk with an advisor on my campus tomorrow and email the Director of Food Science at Drexel about me applying with a low GPA

 

[usabasketball08]

Get A's in as many pre-req's as you can and score high on the GRE and you'll be straight.

 

[fontaine]

Looking for some advice 

I am in my final semester of undergrad and my originally plan was to graduate then move to DC, work for a year in the field of Supply Chain while taking prereqs at a local community college or UMD. I have a low GPA and I have been talking with someone that suggesting I stay in school another year to bring up my GPA up then apply for grad school. My thing is I already have about 20 credit hours of prereqs that I need to take for a Food Science program to look at me(I am a Marketing major) Looking to apply to 9 Universities with LSU, Drexel, and UMD are the 3 schools I want to attend, will apply for 3 schools that a long shot, and 3 safe schools such as Alabama A&M that I know I will get accepted into. Not sure if me staying in school to bring my GPA up with delete and repeat program will help as much than just focusing on A & B in my prereqs classes after I graduate, high GRE, and Letter of Recommendation/Intention.

I have been talking with LSU the most and the program is for me coming just need to improve my GPA or score high on my GRE. Going to talk with an advisor on my campus tomorrow and email the Director of Food Science at Drexel about me applying with a low GPA

It depends on how much financial aid you get in college. You have to ask what's the general scholarship given for xx GPA and xx GRE score.

I'd say stay that extra year, murder your GPA, then come back and murder the GPA.

you will get WAY more money from the graduate program, but again, it depends on how much the programs are.

 

[fontaine]

GMAT

Aight, so i'm gearing up to knock out my GMAT. I'm aiming for a 710+.

I think these past couple of years working in Financial analytics will help me b/c i've been chasing down numbers and doing basic math since i started.

I have a study plan set up (3 months) and looking at a little over 150 hours study time.

for comparison, CFA recommends about 300 hours over the course of 6 months. it's kinda like working a part time job, honestly.

I have a stupid GPA... but I'm hoping that my Graduate degree + high gmat will help me out (which i think it will)

i created an excel file that has conditional formatting to show how much you've studied, the dates that you skipped on, etc.

Plus it totals up all the time you studied. you just have to change the months and dates.

hit me up if you need it...

I'm setting out on my journey starting december famb... i'm hype as a muh fuh...



All apart of the bigger plan, ya know?

 

[friscostylez]

good luck ricky brah, let us know how it goes

 

[Coromanti]

Good luck fam

 

[frank 7he t4nk]

Just wanted to say anything is possible, I'm an over-represented minority with an unimpressive GPA and decent GMAT and got into a decent school.

If you guys ever want some help with applications or school strategies, let me know.

Also, B-School is frickin' busy... I thought it would be chill but recruiting + school work is a nightmare.

 

[friscostylez]

Just wanted to say anything is possible, I'm an over-represented minority with an unimpressive GPA and decent GMAT and got into a decent school.

If you guys ever want some help with applications or school strategies, let me know.

Also, B-School is frickin' busy... I thought it would be chill but recruiting + school work is a nightmare.

if you don't mind, would you let us know what's your WE, GMAT, and what b-school you go to? Also, details and stories on anything b-school related I'm assuming you're some type of asian.

 

[frank 7he t4nk]

Just wanted to say anything is possible, I'm an over-represented minority with an unimpressive GPA and decent GMAT and got into a decent school.

If you guys ever want some help with applications or school strategies, let me know.

Also, B-School is frickin' busy... I thought it would be chill but recruiting + school work is a nightmare.

if you don't mind, would you let us know what's your WE, GMAT, and what b-school you go to? Also, details and stories on anything b-school related I'm assuming you're some type of asian.

I worked in the financial services industry for a few years creating reports.
My GMAT is 700+, so I'm relatively competitive at most b-schools.
I'll say I'm in a firm top 20 school.

I'd definitely recommend tying a school's core strengths into your essays to show how they can help you achieve whatever it is you hope you accomplish.

Also, you definitely should start to reach out to 1st and 2nd year students in the field you're interested in at the school you hope you attend. That way, you can reference it in any emails you provide to admissions or reference it in your essays.

Be sure to visit the school, multiple times if you can, to show your true interest as well.

I'd recommend looking through gmatclub.com, it was a great resource for me when I was applying to schools.

 

[friscostylez]

yeah, i've been on that forum and a few others a few times. I still think i'm going work another 2-4 years before I enter b-school. thanks for the advice fam. have any ideas of what you're going to do after?

 

[boo700gs]

 
There's no biz like oil biz...sure lawyers can make almost as much BUT you have to go to a T14 law school and you're working 80 hours a week at a law firm that treats you like crap as a rookie. Investment Banking is cool, but again only guarantee for big money is if you work for the Goldman-Sachs type firms and again you're gonna work around the clock. The medical field is good and makes money, but school takes forever and your hours are crazy too. Oil biz entry level is clearly over $100k to start out, you get bonuses, relocation $$, and here's the kicker...most of the big oil companies you get every other Friday off!! That means a 3 day weekend twice a month every month! You also don't usually have those 80 hour weeks.

but you gotta live in places like Houston Calgary or Bakersville doe.  Thats the kicker

 

[fontaine]

but you gotta live in places like Houston Calgary or Bakersville doe.  Thats the kicker

you acting like Houston ain't the **** though...

Don't forget Dallas... Exxon Mobile headquarters are in Dallas...

Basically any major city along the gulf will have an oil presence

 

[thatmartiankid]

I'm still doing my undergrad and recently changed my major to a Finance/Marketing Management degree.  I am looking into the Rutgers MBA in Pharmaceutical Management.  Anyone got any advice for me, like did I make the right move for my undergrad degree cause I still have time to change it and whether I need to take the GRE or GMAT and when is the best time to start preparing for it.  I was really confused about what I wanted to do, but I've always known I wanted to work for a pharmaceutical company such as Pfizer.  I currently manage a family owned pharmacy but I want to go into the industry side.  

 

[fontaine]

I'm still doing my undergrad and recently changed my major to a Finance/Marketing Management degree.  I am looking into the Rutgers MBA in Pharmaceutical Management.  Anyone got any advice for me, like did I make the right move for my undergrad degree cause I still have time to change it and whether I need to take the GRE or GMAT and when is the best time to start preparing for it.  I was really confused about what I wanted to do, but I've always known I wanted to work for a pharmaceutical company such as Pfizer.  I currently manage a family owned pharmacy but I want to go into the industry side.  

Just from my perspective, you're Inna really good place.

Do you run the entire shop or are you just an assistant?

Also, how much longer do you have in the program you're in, and how old are you?

 

[thatmartiankid]

Just from my perspective, you're Inna really good place.

Do you run the entire shop or are you just an assistant?

Also, how much longer do you have in the program you're in, and how old are you?

I'm 22 now and turning 23 this January.  I manage basically the whole pharmacy, the owner and the pharmacist you could say are above me.  Since I've been working I've been able to increase the business about 25% in sales.  When I would look into adding more things to the store such as passport photos and recently today I decided to install a fax machine, I would just have to confirm with the owner if it's a good idea or not.  The only hard part is gaining customers to increase prescriptions.  

Oh and I have about 1.5 years until I finish my undergrad.  I just recently transferred schools so I start this January/February.