king_kong

ChickenTikka Wrote:
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> I went to an info session and someone asked about
> the CFA. They said they will believe that you can
> handle the quantitative side of things in their
> program if you have a CFA but won't really give
> you any specific advantage over another candidate.
> So probably similar to the effect of having a
> strong quant score on your GMAT although not
> nearly as important to having a strong GMAT.

TIL some people think the CFA is quantitative. Huh.

Analti_Calte

I actually just picked up the book you recommended yesterday ERIC. Thanks for the recommendation because I was originally leaning toward the Montauk book.

Does anyone have any experience in volunteering at colleges or high schools to help students decide where they can take their careers? I enjoy reading over and helping with resumes and helping with job searches.

thecfawannabe

In the other thread you asked for books about MBA's, but seeing this question you havent started with that yet.
If you read the book i recommended you would have the answer...


But go give some pointers:
- don't go volunteering just to be a more attractive MBA candidate (they will see through that and think you are window dressing; which you are if you are not sincere about your efforts)
- do the GMAT asap so you have time to redo it when results are not as expected (besides, starting for LII already will be waaaaay too early, start in Dec/Jan with studying for LII)
- try to get some leadership experience. Dont think this means you need to supervise other people; you can also help others in their development (coaching), come with new ideas and sell it to your bosses, be the person to go to for certain things, etc. The most important here is that you have an impact and learn something from it (about yourself).
- buy the damn book and read how to create a "brand" for yourself that you will sell when applying for the MBA.

Cheers

ayodayo

I went to an info session and someone asked about the CFA. They said they will believe that you can handle the quantitative side of things in their program if you have a CFA but won't really give you any specific advantage over another candidate. So probably similar to the effect of having a strong quant score on your GMAT although not nearly as important to having a strong GMAT.

Houjichasan

I don't think b-schools really care about CFA. However, you'll have to take your GMAT. You don't need a crazy story to get into business school. Just do what you love and demonstrate leadership along the way. People often ask what types of "leadership" experiences they should pursue, and I think that if you do you what you love, the leadership will come naturally...that is, if you really have leadership potential.

Don't worry too much about all the travel / work abroad stuff. All the top programs claim to be "global" -- and they are -- but you certainly don't need international experience of any kind (I didn't have any). It all comes down to the story that you tell.

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