Does a high GMAT score alone mean much?
I’d take it that if you have a Canadian 3-year degree it’s a general rather than an honours degree Yes, it’s a general degree. I started in Honours CS and switched to General Math in the third year, so my core courses are about two to one (Hon. to Gen.). When I applied to the Master program, I was hoping my professional accounting courses (CGA, 3rd level) would count for something. It was a pretty thin thread of hope. The GMAT threw me for a loop. I’ve calmed down a little since. I’ll just apply to the state schools, since even those may be out of reach. And try my luck with a couple of “better” schools perhaps… I’ll check out the Test Magic Forum and the UNC program. Thank you all!
thisjax: I spoke with the DAP admissions people at UBC last year. They told me to do a “qualifying year” of full-time undergrad studies at the senior level. My bachelor was in Math/Comp-sci, so those were the only subjects I could take advanced classes in. And, well, I didn’t really like either subject that much. I wanted professional, practical training, so I opted for CGA instead. Civil_Disobedient: I’ve been looking into that. Canadian universities don’t seem willing to let General bachelors apply three years of credits to a 4-year degree. They take 2 years at most. I wonder if American schools would be less rigid. Kwantsar: I just emailed USC Marshall. Its accounting program ranks high, but it’s not a top ten business school overall…? Crossing my fingers. jeather: I’m already taking classes toward my Certified General Accountant designation. It doesn’t seem wise to switch to CA now, especia
Well, this is just a general graduate school application advice, you should always apply to a basket of schools. In terms of rankings, some from top, some from middle, and some from bottom. So if you are applying to 10 schools, you should have 3+-1 top, 3+-1 middle and 3+-1 bottom schools in your basket. I know it is not cheap, but this will increase your chance a lot. I don’t know anything about your program but if you check Test Magic Forum, you might be able to find someone to give you advice with regards to Master in Accountancy programs.
