Recommended Courses to Address Low Quantitative Scores

[morgankho]

Hello,
I am person who is applying for MBA admissions for fall of 2013. I am currently struggling with the GMAT especially the quantitative portion. My first time taking the test I scored a 510, and this was after being in a GMAT prep course. I plan to retake the test, but after taking 8 practice exams and extensive study I have not been able to crack 600 and my projected score will probably be about 550 the next time I take the test.

I have never been a good standardized test taker. In high school I struggled a lot with the SAT even after private tutoring and extensive study. My undergraduate GPA is decent - 3.6, but I majored in a humanity so I need a way to address my low GMAT and my little experience with quantitative courses. I am a disciplined student that could do well in a class with a set curriculum so my question is: What sort of quant courses can I pro-actively take from my local college extension course that might help boost my quantitative profile for admissions? Should I take accounting? Stats? Calculus? Since I don't plan to apply for MBA till the end of 2012 I have time on my side to enroll in a few courses and I'm trying to figure out which ones would be most helpful for admissions in the meantime.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.

[rachel]

Hi! I think it's a great idea to take some quant courses ahead of applying to business school. It won't entirely rule out your GMAT score but it will show the AdCom that you are being proactive in beefing up your knowledge before you enter an MBA program. A calculus class is always a good place to start because that will give you some fundamental quant knowledge. I also think an accounting or finance course could also be very useful, and may give you a good base before starting school.

Best of luck,
Rachel Beck
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