Thank You for Coming

Thank you for coming to our Open Day. Although we had a smaller group this year, nonetheless, we shared our experiences in taking GMAT and applying for MBA.

Thank you Lim Yeong Chuan, INSEAD Malaysia Chapter Hon. Secretary for sharing his study experience and enlightening the aspirants on admission process.

For me, I will start my MBA in Berlin in January. Although I will not be as active as before in GMAT Malaysia, I still welcome emails from you. See you all in 2011.



Jimmy Low

GMAT Malaysia 2009 Open Day

GMAT Malaysia, founded in 2007 as a support group for MBA aspirants, will host a GMAT Malaysia Open Day on December 13, 2009. The purpose of this Open Day, which is held annually, is to share our experiences in taking GMAT and to answer any questions or clear doubts or worries about this "major" test before entering any business school.

Details of Event
Date: December 13, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00NN
Venue: Starbucks next to HSBC Damansara Utama, Jalan SS 21/37
GPS Coord: 3.0 0 3N, 101. 37 25 10E
Google Map: Click here



This Year's Specials
This year, we have invited the INSEAD Malaysia Chapter Hon. Secretary to share his experience in studying in INSEAD Fountainebleau and Singapore, and his career switch from research engineering to business development.

In addition, speak to some of the GMATters on their MBA application experiences to some of the top universities.

For more information or to sign-up for the Open Day, kindly email Jimmy Low at jimmy.gmlow@gmail.com or call 012-2000 916. You may also visit our GMAT Malaysia blog at gmatmalaysia.blogspot.com.


Thank you and see you on Sunday!




Jimmy Low

Giving Back What I Received

At the recent GMAT Malaysia Open Day, I shared with those present why Soon Chern, Jin Keat and I organised the Open Day. I always believe in the philosophy of sharing, particularly when it comes to knowledge.

Exactly one year ago, 5 people gathered at the other Starbucks Uptown and Soon Chern, who completed his GMAT, shared with us his experiences. One year later, 2 more guys completed their GMAT - Jin Keat and myself. The wealth of knowledge and experiences from 3 people can be harnessed and shared with others who want to embark on the same journey. While others have paved the road for us, we too should pave the road for others who will follow us. I hope that this coming group will, in a year's time, pave the same road for those who seek their help.

In my earlier blog, A Learning Experience, I shared how teaching others what you learnt can improve your understanding greatly. Stephen R. Covey, in his 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, talked about Habit 6 - Synergize; the whole is greater than the sum of parts. Putting 3 or more heads together in our case, we can learnt from each others' successes as well as failures. Combined with Habit 4 - Think Win Win and Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand Then Be Understood, we create a whole new experience and culture that will attract others.

At my company's leadership symposium last year, I asked our Chairman what was his "biggest" failure as a leader. It took him a while to answer but what he said after that had a huge impact on me. He said, "Jimmy, if I could turn back the clock and be at your age again, I would make the next leader a better leader than myself. We always think about developing ourselves and not the person who is going to take over from us." He went on sharing how he wish he has invested more time in training his managers throughout his career. What he said on that fateful September day continues to linger in my head. I will always cherish his wisdom.

During high school days, I pasted a poster on my room wall that read:

Practice Without Theory is Meaningless,

Theory Without Practice is Blind,

Application Comes from Theory AND Practice.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavour.


Jimmy Low

GMAT Malaysia Open Day - 29 Nov - Starbucks HSBC Uptown

Cimdaa and I are hosting GMAT Malaysia Open Day on 29th November 2pm at Starbucks HSBC Uptown. Those who are interested to learn more about GMAT and MBA options, do join us.

If we have sufficient number, we might form a study group starting in December.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing either me (jimmy.gmlow@gmail.com) or Cimdaa (cimdaa@gmail.com) your contact details or confirmation.

In the meantime, do not miss the opportunity to visit World MBA Tour - Kuala Lumpur Session at Westin Hotel (opposite Pavillion Kuala Lumpur) on 21st November. The session starts at 5pm.

Update #1:
Looks like we got a good response this round. As of 11:30PM (17Nov), we have 11 confirmed attendees. If we grow to 20 attendees, we might need a new meeting place. Watch out for more updates.

Btw, please bring along your business cards for exchange. Remember, MBA is not just about study; it is about networking and it starts now :D

Update #2:
Get ready your set of questions and there is no such thing as silly questions. Only silly not to ask them :P

We don't mind if you ask the questions we already have answers to in this blog. I like to reinforce some of them as I know they mean a lot to you when you prepare for GMAT.

Update #3:
1 week plus to go and we already have 14 confirmed attendees (as of 19Nov 1:00PM). Looks like I need to rethink the venue. Watch out for updates.

Jimmy Low