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re: lying about your act score
Posted on 9/22/14 at 2:12 pm to Statsattack
Posted on 9/22/14 at 2:12 pm to Statsattack
Sometimes I lie and say I got a 32 because I'm afraid they will think I'm too smart if I tell them my real score.
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Posted on 9/22/14 at 2:22 pm to Bayou Tiger
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Curious on the right thing to do
Telling the truth is the right thing to do.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 3:09 pm to Statsattack
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Curious on your thoughts about lying about your act score on a job application/interview?
I'd tell them whatever number I felt gave me the best chance of getting hired for that particular position. And because it's such a stupid question in the first place, I'd do so unapologetically
Posted on 9/22/14 at 3:44 pm to Feed Me Popeyes
If I had a candidate lie, I'd pass his name and his actions to every place I could in my industry. Plus I'd contact the school if he was undergrad.
Don't be an idiot. Explain your situation. I'd personally appreciate the honesty and give you an interview because of it
Don't be an idiot. Explain your situation. I'd personally appreciate the honesty and give you an interview because of it
Posted on 9/22/14 at 3:47 pm to barry
I've personally seen someone put into an extremely high position after lying on their resume.
Smart kid that dropped out of Auburn because of partying. He's been employed over 5 years with the company now and they never found out.
If you don't have anything to lose, its worth the lie.
Smart kid that dropped out of Auburn because of partying. He's been employed over 5 years with the company now and they never found out.
If you don't have anything to lose, its worth the lie.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 3:52 pm to I Love Bama
I'm sure there are tons of people who have lied, that's a poor excuse. If you play it as a numbers game, that's even worse, shows complete lack of moral compass. I highly doubt he had nothing to lose, sounds like a lazy person who wanted to take a short cut.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 3:56 pm to barry
I completely agree from a moral standpoint and you also bring up a good point about laziness.
However, I do think he made the right decision for himself and understand why he did it.
However, I do think he made the right decision for himself and understand why he did it.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:44 pm to I Love Bama
BCG, Bain and McKinsey all require ACT/SAT scores. Need a 32 to get an interview if you are from a non-target school.
Even if you are an experienced professional.
Even if you are an experienced professional.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:31 pm to lynxcat
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BCG, Bain and McKinsey all require ACT/SAT scores. Need a 32 to get an interview if you are from a non-target school.
Even if you are an experienced professional.
Wow--did not know that
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:46 pm to lynxcat
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BCG, Bain and McKinsey all require ACT/SAT scores. Need a 32 to get an interview if you are from a non-target school.
This wasn't always the case. Now, I know a few companies want SAT scores (never heard of them wanting ACT scores - SAT is more intended to be an aptitude test so you should always score about the same).
I still maintain my point: any company that wants an ACT/SAT score, will not be a company I interview with.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:27 pm to LSUFanHouston
I've been asked about it by a few boutique consulting firms.
Smaller places that have smaller recruiting budgets can easily use an ACT/SAT score a as a metric to get a general idea of your aptitude without having to bring you in to take a fancy in house aptitude test.
Smaller places that have smaller recruiting budgets can easily use an ACT/SAT score a as a metric to get a general idea of your aptitude without having to bring you in to take a fancy in house aptitude test.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:34 pm to LSUFanHouston
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still maintain my point: any company that wants an ACT/SAT score, will not be a company I interview with.
What are your scores?
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:40 pm to LSUtoOmaha
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Wow--did not know that
I scored a tad below that and was asked by a recruiter to retake it to get an interview.
It was either retake the ACT and get a 32 or take the GMAT and score at least a 700.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:49 pm to lynxcat
Heard the gmat is easier than the act
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:50 pm to Statsattack
Barry you work/worked in investment banking I have some questions how I can I reach out to u
Posted on 9/22/14 at 8:22 pm to lynxcat
Was it BCG? I would apply there in BR if I ever want to move back home, but don't have a 32.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 8:47 pm to Chris Farley
Yes.
The phone call I had with the recruiter was classic. I won't post it but ask me about it IRL.
You could superscore your ACT and that wouldn't be lying but is the only way to embellish it.
The phone call I had with the recruiter was classic. I won't post it but ask me about it IRL.
You could superscore your ACT and that wouldn't be lying but is the only way to embellish it.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 9:26 pm to Statsattack
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I was diagnosed with a learning disability after I took it and my teachers helped me figure out were the problem was. I could've got into four year schools but committed to a juco for wrestling for alot of reasons. Once I committed I was done retaking any sort of test.
You can retake it if it is that important. There isn't an age limit, your 70 year old grandfather could sign up for the test.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 9:50 pm to foshizzle
I have worked in private equity this past year and still doing it so not worried or feeling pressure to take it
Posted on 9/23/14 at 3:04 pm to Statsattack
Do. Not. Lie. The size of the reward (ie, salary or how bad you want said position) should not override your basic honesty. If a single metric from a decade ago is so important, they're also going to highly prize your basic honesty. ESPECIALLY if said job involves other people's money.
I can't believe any professionals (ie people in fields with licensing requirements) would suggest otherwise.
I can't believe any professionals (ie people in fields with licensing requirements) would suggest otherwise.
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