Name:
Josh Kohn
Hometown:
New Castle, PA
Current job?
Jr. Accountant / Assistant Purchasing Manager of Fleming Steel
Why do you want to get an MBA?
I want to pursue an MBA for a couple different reasons. First, I want to change the industry that I work in. I currently work with Steel and I’d rather switch to something technology based, something I enjoy. Second, I found a great passion for entrepreneurship and I’d like to get further training on creating and operating a small business. Lastly, I’m not meant to be an accountant. There wasn’t much else out there due to the economy, so I had no choice but to take this job. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I’m here and working, but I’m not made to be an accountant.
What’s your dream job after b-school?
I’d like to work within the entertainment software industry (video games). There’s so much opportunity in that industry it’s not even funny. I’d personally like to work with a large publisher/developer/distributor like Nintendo or Sony. After getting some experience, I’d be very interested in opening my own studio.
Can you tell us a bit about your experience prepping for the GMAT?
The most challenging thing was finding a program that fit me. I’ve studied with other prep courses before and none of them suited me. Additionally, math was a really hard subject for me. I haven’t taken Algebra or Trig for a long long time and it was rough to get back into it… word problems were never my thing.
I’ve also never been a great standardized test taker, so sitting down and being able to recall all the information was a bit tough but Knewton had some great points and strategies to help you out with. I didn’t have as much time as I would hope for. My prep time was roughly 3 months with Knewton and way too long with another company.
Any Knewton teacher shout-outs?
Jen Rugani, Alison Rich, Brigidette Crowe, and Adam Sticklor. Great teachers. Thanks for the help guys! Let me know if you’re ever in the Pittsburgh area.
Lightning Round: Favorite song right now?
That’s an easy question, Meet Me in the City by The Black Keys (originally created by Junior Kimbrough).
Data Sufficiency or Sentence Correction?
Sentence Correction. I’d rather do logic games than do data sufficiency.
Bill Gates or Steve Jobs?
That’s a tough one, I’m an Apple user so I’d have to say Steve Jobs, but I do respect Bill Gates for his charity work.
Harry Potter or Twilight?
Neither. Lord of the Rings.
Read the full article: Student Spotlight — Josh Kohn: Accountant, Lord of the Rings Fan, and Aspiring Video Game Studio Owner
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