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ccarmona

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  • Birthday 03/03/1983

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    MBA Accounting (current)

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  1. Hi, I would rather be optimistic about finding a job once you complete your masters. Just because you have some fears about debt vs. career doesn't necessarily mean they will come true. The facts are still the same about educational attainment. Yes it is on the rise, but people still seem to forget that in the US we spend about $405.3 Billion in Research and Development. China is still behind at $153.7 Billion and we are still years ahead of the curve. Moreover, account for your undergrad and you walk among 40% of people over the age of 25. Masters, its 7.95%, and Doctoral its only 3%. Do the math the probability of landing a solid job is likely. Not depressing at all. In terms of "astronomical" debt (I do have to agree with Ennue) we have no clue what that means. Your capped @ $138.5K here in the US. If you add the extra expenses and take the long term route you should be fine. Good luck.
  2. Hi, I have not been admitted to any programs. But I did formally start the application process a few months back. This is my second year and the program is over in April. But my degree will not be conferred until mid May. The schools I am applying to require my degree to be complete and conferred. Officially started the process in my second and last year. As far as commitment goes it would also depend where you really want to study. I wouldn't want to waste much time (and much of their time) without researching where I really want to go. Plus it costs money to apply. Weigh all your options and start considering which programs you really want to pursue. I hope that helps.
  3. Gosh, I never really thought about it the way you explained. My thinking is improving in these areas (V + A) to up my chances. Even if its +1 or +15 I am not sure how much graduate programs are paying attention to scores anymore. It seems more like a requisite than anything else? But I am stuck cause my strength is math, not V or A. The probability of me scoring higher than the 75th percentile is pretty low. And like you said, "How much can you really improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension in a few months?" I think that's so sad but also very true!
  4. Inspiring, thanks for the input. I had my child early on. When I was a junior in college. It wasn't planned and it was difficult. I had a 3.0 before my junior year, but I ended my program with a 2.2 (degree conferred). I am finishing my masters in business here soon with a 3.18-3.29 (depends on if I get a B or A). My cumulative GPA is a 2.68 (Fresh-Senior). My greatest fear is not even getting looked at for a PhD at a research school. Every-way I look at my situation it gets more and more frustrating considering my U-GPA + G-GPA is not enough for most cutoffs at 3.0. As far as career I am going from the corporate world to the education field. A teacher in business secondary education is my goal as I lost interest climbing the corporate ladder some time ago. I feel it will be much more fulfilling. So as I transition from business degree's to an education degree I was hoping my last degree was a PhD in Education, if not this one maybe an EdD. My first goal was to complete a PhD in Business but since its so competitive in this area I am coming to terms with not pursuing it. It doesn't make any sense if I am switching careers. This summer I will also be teaching at a community college and I start my secondary education certification classes next month. There is an internship here in Arizona that allows me to teach in my field (business) and also get certified at the same time. Not sure what state you live in or what level you teach but any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you,
  5. Hi, thanks for adding your experience to the question. I added up my total cumulative undergrad GPA. It equals 2.68. That would be freshman-senior. Junior-Senior was spent @ one university and Freshman-Sophomore was spent @ another. My masters program equals 3.2. Not sure which program your college used but the problem with my GPA is my junior and senior year. I had a child my junior year and no one here seems to really understand that part (not that I am looking to sympathy here). And I can't externalize it because it was part of my life I wouldn't change anyway. Either way I have calculated it and the sum always comes out to less than 3.0 GPA. I have used 3-4 methods. So incredibly frustrating because I have spent the last two years bringing up my GPA in hopes of getting into a decent doctoral program. These life experiences under a statement of purpose I feel would throw someone completely off the radar. Some of the programs I am considering all have 3.0 GPA cutoffs but two (Creighton and Northeastern). The school I really want to apply to is ASU because its really close to where I live. They have a 3.0 cut off. I think I would have to take 6-7 classes at the undergraduate level with all A's to get my overall GPA above 3.0. But even then it doesn't ensure my top schools of choice. Any kind words of advice would help. Thanks for your time.
  6. OMG, you missed it my one measly point! If they have a cut off for this that is just wrong. If they just have a "recommended" score you should be fine. Either way, like someone said above. Mention it to the advisor and go from there! Good luck!
  7. This explains how to calculate U-GPA + G-GPA for a grand total GPA. Let me know if you guys think its accurate or not. http://www.ehow.com/how_8762599_calculate-gpa-plus-college-gpa.html Check it out..
  8. Its getting hotter and hotter by the hour..

  9. I am applying this summer and in the fall for a PhD. So as far as working with a mentor like yours, negative, no experience. But I am going from climbing the corporate ladder into the academic world, yet once again. I pray that no one has to endure pretentious and disorganized mentors inside their programs. But the fact is this: Your sooooo close to graduating; please do not go around externalizing the issue with other folks. This was an incredibly frustrating experience in the corporate world; pawning off our responsibilities so other people can fix our communication problems. You have a unique misfire with this mentor. And the fact is no one else on this green earth is going to solve it but you and her. Thats it. She may be disorganized and demanding and micromanaging; but all these faults are not your problem. She obviously does not understand idiosyncratic management; her neurotic style is getting on your last nerve. So speak on it. Ive seen it all in the corporate world: Explosive, implosive, abrasive, narcissistic, apprehensive, compulsive, and impulsive all at the executive level. Believe me none of them are your real friends. You are different. So when you teach and mentor someone else (I am sure your already thinking it). Try and be different. Even if your mentor was like that with you; don't pass the idea from generation to generation. Your sooo close yet sooo far! Hang on tight! Good luck!
  10. I know I am chiming in a little late here. And I am not sure how much people will soak in what I feel. Everyone here is right to a certain degree. This example brought back some memories not too long ago. We walk into our programs thinking everything is going to be fine and dandy. Im thinking to myself, "oh wow" "somehow everyone here is really nice and knowledgable". Then out of no where we get our feelings hurt. That first misfire; they just don't reciprocate. "Is it me?" Confusion sinks its teeth and the sting lasts all quarter long. Here we go time to lace up the boots! Misconception 1: Professors are your life long buddies and your friends. - False: Some are the most pretentious human beings on this earth. + While others are great idiosyncratic leaders; the ones you really enjoy working with. Misconception 2: Communication misfire will self correct itself; especially with Professors. - False: The longer you wait to air out your emotional intelligence with this person. The more your grades will drop. + Do yourself a favor. Nip misfires with teachers early in the bud. Explain to them your concerns behind closed doors. + And never go behind their backs and run to an undergrad or even a grad about this. But thats too late. + If you do speak to them show them respect. Never go in for a fight. Talk quietly and respectfully. Keep your emotional intelligence (EI) in check. Same senario for me. In the business college where its not fun; always challenging and pushing us to the limit. Answers are never good enough, moreover, sometimes your answer is better than the professors. Once I aired out my concerns with a smirky individual (who had the same attitude toward me) we talked it out. The only way you will find the root cause of her behavior (its over the top, I know), is if you find out from her beak. And if she plays misfit during your meeting or talk start considering getting your advisor involved. They should have your back. My senario had to go this route. Because I started second guessing myself in class and outside of class. Going insane trying to solve his problems and going out of my way to educate them. Maybe that's why we pay them? Kidding. Once we all figured it out: A+ the rest of the quarter. Good luck..
  11. I looked @ their admission page for the MA in comm; looks like they haven't updated their page to reflect the new scoring system. V = 450 Q = 450 and W = 4.0 Total Combined V + Q = 950 What exactly is your combined score under the new system and we can possibly convert it?
  12. Whoa, looks like you had your hands full with the field assistant position. I applied to a few internships (EPA, GAO, and one other government related position) for the summer. I think your load will be similar to mine this summer (granted they call for one of the internships). Financial or accounting functions. The entire summer half should be spent at one internship while the other half will be teaching at a local community college. Time will definitely be at a premium. Kind of like your senario. I am hoping to get as much information from here and apply it during the summer; then take the exam. I think everyone else here is studying around 3-5 days a week with around 2-4 hours a day max. I am not good with V + A so I will have to apply more time toward those. Q will take me about three or four weeks to feel real confident. The new scoring system seems to account for what? I don't know why they changed it? I unfortunately will not have the summer off (I really wish I did)! I took the winter quarter + spring quarter off so I can raise my GPA as high as possible! What exactly is your doctoral program or masters? Not to shabby! Good job!
  13. Have you considered ranking computed with RePEc data? OSU (48) vs. ASU (55) not much a difference but know this: ASU is sunny with lots of pools. OSU is cold most of the year. That $25k will really go along way in AZ. I live down in Tucson, planning on applying for the next term.
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