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ssky · 07-18-2008, 04:58 PM

CAn you explain what you mean by a "strong App".. What makes any application strong? Thanks in advance

Meggieski · 07-18-2008, 05:35 PM

Well for me specifically I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I have an undergrad from a decent US school, plus did an advanced study at London School of Economics for a year. After school I went to Wall Street and was a top performing analyst at MS for two years.

I made the decision in NYC that I wanted to be a real estate developer. I quit my job, headed west and have been developing thousands of SQFT of office/industrial product in Denver, Phoenix, and Vegas. Im only 27 and I've pretty much risen through the RE community in my area.

Now I am focusing on sustainable development and looking internationally. I think schools would like me b/c I had good grades, and have accomplished something unique. Plus I'm a girl which doesnt hurt

There are very few women real estate developers out there.

Someone my mom knows was on the admissions committee at Sloan a few years ago. I met with him this past week and he told me I was a shoe in for HSW. The only problem is my GMAT. A 550 is terrible and they wont even get to my resume. However a high 600s would be doable I guess. Stanford and Wharton have dual MBA/RE programs so those are my top.. however Harvard would be pretty cool I have to admit

He told me that the one thing schools like to see is a decisive applicant. Everyone wants to be an ibanker or consultant.. however they see so many of those folks it gets boring. If you have something unique and different and are incredibly passionate about it they will see it as a breath of fresh air.

I do a ton of volunteer work and am also the owner of a successful consulting company.. I think thats kinda cool for someone my age.

Who knows

ssky · 07-18-2008, 07:10 PM

umm..well that a very good sucess story..almost like fairy tale. Anyway, don't let little bumps like 550 GMAT come in your way. Keep working and you'll get it.

Meggieski · 07-18-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks

I appreciate the encouragement. This is exhausting but I'm definitely not giving up.

Good luck on your test

Meggieski · 07-19-2008, 05:51 PM

parati79 · 07-23-2008, 03:03 PM

Hey Meg,

I am in the same boat as you are. Just bombed with 570.

We will do it!

M

Meggieski · 07-23-2008, 06:33 PM

Yeah. It is a rough thing to go through when you feel like you have worked hard prepping.

I did PR and they use the OG for most of their "homework". I am going to stick to this site.

I saw a post by Ketu that said he went from 590 to 700 in a month!

There has GOT to be a trick here! I need a mentor big time!

I'm having trouble getting back into study mode. My first line of business is to go through the OG cover to cover again and work out every single problem.

I'm taking PR again just to keep me on the ball. I will however take what they say with a grain of salt.

Damn GMAT!!!

suchikumar · 08-13-2008, 04:40 PM

Hey Meg,

Great profile. I am sure you will make it with some smart work.

suchikumar · 08-13-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meggieski

Yeah. It is a rough thing to go through when you feel like you have worked hard prepping.

I did PR and they use the OG for most of their "homework". I am going to stick to this site.

I saw a post by Ketu that said he went from 590 to 700 in a month!

There has GOT to be a trick here! I need a mentor big time!

I'm having trouble getting back into study mode. My first line of business is to go through the OG cover to cover again and work out every single problem.

I'm taking PR again just to keep me on the ball. I will however take what they say with a grain of salt.

Damn GMAT!!!

Hey Meg,
could you share Ketu's link with us

gettomanish · 08-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Do not ever give up, one more try and you are there.....

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07-18-2008, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
ssky Confucius is thinking !! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 109	CAn you explain what you mean by a "strong App".. What makes any application strong? Thanks in advance

07-18-2008, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Meggieski Desperately wanting 700+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 55	Well for me specifically I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I have an undergrad from a decent US school, plus did an advanced study at London School of Economics for a year. After school I went to Wall Street and was a top performing analyst at MS for two years. I made the decision in NYC that I wanted to be a real estate developer. I quit my job, headed west and have been developing thousands of SQFT of office/industrial product in Denver, Phoenix, and Vegas. Im only 27 and I've pretty much risen through the RE community in my area. Now I am focusing on sustainable development and looking internationally. I think schools would like me b/c I had good grades, and have accomplished something unique. Plus I'm a girl which doesnt hurt There are very few women real estate developers out there. Someone my mom knows was on the admissions committee at Sloan a few years ago. I met with him this past week and he told me I was a shoe in for HSW. The only problem is my GMAT. A 550 is terrible and they wont even get to my resume. However a high 600s would be doable I guess. Stanford and Wharton have dual MBA/RE programs so those are my top.. however Harvard would be pretty cool I have to admit He told me that the one thing schools like to see is a decisive applicant. Everyone wants to be an ibanker or consultant.. however they see so many of those folks it gets boring. If you have something unique and different and are incredibly passionate about it they will see it as a breath of fresh air. I do a ton of volunteer work and am also the owner of a successful consulting company.. I think thats kinda cool for someone my age. Who knows

07-18-2008, 07:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
ssky Confucius is thinking !! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 109	umm..well that a very good sucess story..almost like fairy tale. Anyway, don't let little bumps like 550 GMAT come in your way. Keep working and you'll get it.

07-18-2008, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Meggieski Desperately wanting 700+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 55	Thanks I appreciate the encouragement. This is exhausting but I'm definitely not giving up. Good luck on your test

07-19-2008, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Meggieski Desperately wanting 700+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 55	ugh

07-23-2008, 03:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
parati79 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	Hey Meg, I am in the same boat as you are. Just bombed with 570. We will do it! M

07-23-2008, 06:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Meggieski Desperately wanting 700+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 55	Yeah. It is a rough thing to go through when you feel like you have worked hard prepping. I did PR and they use the OG for most of their "homework". I am going to stick to this site. I saw a post by Ketu that said he went from 590 to 700 in a month! There has GOT to be a trick here! I need a mentor big time! I'm having trouble getting back into study mode. My first line of business is to go through the OG cover to cover again and work out every single problem. I'm taking PR again just to keep me on the ball. I will however take what they say with a grain of salt. Damn GMAT!!!

08-13-2008, 04:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
suchikumar Within my grasp! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 115	Hey Meg, Great profile. I am sure you will make it with some smart work.

08-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
gettomanish Within my grasp! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 106	Do not ever give up, one more try and you are there.....

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