<p>Just wanted to know if professional certifications help in the grad school application process. I have just been certified as a CPA, there are other certifications that I plan on pursuing. Will such certifications set me apart from other applicants?</p>
<p>A brief bio:
Went to a Cal State Univ., 3.0 overall GPA, 3.5+ accounting GPA.</p>
<p>I have good studying habits and test taking skills, I have a feeling that if I put the time in for the GMAT prep, I can do really well.</p>
<p>Thanks guys, looking forward to replies, as I'm sure there are some CPA's on this board.</p>
<p>I have a BA bachelor Degree concentration in Finance and Marketing from an American University.
My GPA is 2.67 which is low (My concern). Because I spent a while in engineering before switching to business however my business courses are mostly A and B grades.</p>
<p>I have a GMAT 700+. Speak three languages Arabic, English and Japanese.
4-5 Years work experience in one of the top automobile companies in the world. 2 yrs in the Middle East excellent achievements in many areas of the company. 2 years in the mother company in Japan also great achievements. My company highly invests in my training, I completed more than 25 certified and relatively expensive development courses in (Middle East, Japan…) I have worked all my summers during my BA degree working in leading community service companies and was selected to lead, train and direct a costal environmental protection team (was selected by Parliament member and vice president of the environmental group) also have shares in non-profit organizations. </p>
<p>Got promoted very quickly due to performance and is a general manager in 4-5 Years at a top 10 multinational company. </p>
<p>My recommendations are excellent from the top (President of our company) who is a board member in the school as well. Oh and I am an international student therefore inclined to pay full fees which according to what I have heard helps </p>
<p>What do you think my chances are this is my top goal and highest priority at this point I am dying to get accepted, I am also trying other top 10 schools in UK and US… thanks guys!!</p>