Rearranging equations - I forget algebra!

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Yeah DCGirl...I'm with ya and hope you kick Dannyboy's backside in quant....here is to meek who shall inherit the earth...
 
StealthPlanner Wrote:
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> I don't feel misunderstood. It was more
> programming when I was younger. It just took me
> some time to realize it wasn't all true.
>
> As for splitting infinitives, the Chicago Manual
> of Style (and I would need to check my APA
> reference to get their take) has no real problem
> with it
> (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/cmosfaq.Split
> Infinitives.html) Recent grammar police have taken
> a softer view on split infinitives saying they are
> allowed only if they do not muddle the meaning of
> the sentence. Other resources mention it is a fall
> back to old latin grammar structures.
>
> However, when I provide feedback on school papers
> (sounds better than 'grading' papers, don't it?
> yes- I did use the wrong form of the verb) I
> usually flag split infinitives, passive voice,
> sentences that begin with 'because' and end with
> prepositions (though propositions may be allowed),
> and conjunctions.


I'm actually ambivalent about split infinitives, too (of course, the "to boldly go where no man has gone before" is absolutely correct and unassailable). The "to not [verb]" is almost always incorrect when the meaning of the sentence is not changed by moving the "not" to some other place.

No, Danny, no CAT bonds. However, given that the govt declared a state of emergency in Florida for 45 mph winds Ernesto, it seems that the world is now overestimating the risk of loss from "catastrophes". Thus, I was completely wrong in not buying CAT bonds before and I am reevaluating my portfolio and the decision processes used to make investment decisions. I believe the govt declared a state of emergency earlier for Ernesto than they did for Andrew. Unbelievable.
 
I'm curious too since the GMAT tests algebra. There are plenty of other posts commenting on non top 20 MBA programs.
 
Danny Boy Wrote:
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> I'm curious too since the GMAT tests algebra.
> There are plenty of other posts commenting on non
> top 20 MBA programs.

It's pretty amazing that this test which is a key to admission to these very prestigious programs all but guaranteeing a life of good income and responsibility has a section testing material that was supposed to be mastered in the eighth grade (i.e., 8 educational years before the test). If I was teaching at Wharton, would I only be able to assume that my students have mastered elementary algebra? In fact, since not everybody gets an 800 on that test, I suppose I could only assume they were pretty decent at elementary algebra.

It would be tough to teach much substantive finance, OR, statistics, etc..
 
The intent of GMAT is not to be a definitive test of math skills. A good score on GMAT or GRE is just an indicator of higher probability of success in graduate studies. Moreover, it has to be considered in conjunction with many other variables of candidates application. Unfortunately, some idiotic employers are misusing this whol concept by asking for scores to make hiring decisions.

My top-20 MBA school waived this requirement as I already had an advanced graduate degree in hard science. Along with my grades and work experience, they realized it was superfluous since there was no doubt I would be able to finish the program successfully.
 
GMAT math can be done with just logic and arithmetic (maybe a bit of geometry; pi and pythagorean theorem should be about it, though). You can still get a good GMAT even without a strong math background.
 
Danny Boy Wrote:
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> I stand by my comment that if someone with an 8th
> grade ability in math can get the CFA, then it has
> lost nearly all value. I'm glad so many people
> would like to work next to someone with a total
> lack of fundamentals; I don't.
>
> No, I do not have my charter. I have taken, and
> passed, enough actuarial exams to recognize how
> much perseverance and focus you need to succeed.
> However, a certain comfort with math is needed for
> exams that are, in large, numbers based.
>
> Stranger things have happened than DCGirl passing.
> I'm hoping that she is under representing her
> mathematical ability. Otherwise it's a waste her
> money and time and blowing smoke up her ass isn't
> doing her a favor.


sure, whatever, my beleif is that any reasonably clever person would be able to figure out the numerical side of this exam pretty quickly given some practice. the hardest part, especially for math geeks is understanding the essential concepts which are the basis of this entire program.

i too had problems with some of the numerical aspects of stats and econometrics in university, but i just put the time in, studied and ended up aceing my exams. So i guess any one who is fairly clever and dedicated can get through this program if they really want to, and my assumption is that the majority of the people on this board are pretty clever, since it takes a special type of nerd to even want to study this material.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 09:24PM by SeanC.
 
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