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[#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2007, 11:14
imjimmy wrote:
jainan24 wrote:
GPA conversion:

If your school had system of A = 10, B =8, C= 6 etc.

then converted GPA = (existing GPA -2)/2 so 10 becomes 4, 8 becomes 3, 6 becomes 2 etc.

The reason is that with this system it is hard to get A's (A's get converted to A-s a lot)

I had a 7.2/10 in a school with the above grading system.
Does that mean I have less than 3.0/4 ??? ****.


I'm not sure that theres an easy way to convert the way the guy is saying. I did a program with grades like 6,7,8,9 ... etc - and frankly, a 7 was a good score, an 8 was very good and 9s and 10s were unheard of.

I think they look at your score in its raw form - or do they actually ask you to convert?
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[#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2007, 22:30
rhyme wrote:
mba07 wrote:
jainan24 wrote:
GPA conversion:

If your school had system of A = 10, B =8, C= 6 etc.

then converted GPA = (existing GPA -2)/2 so 10 becomes 4, 8 becomes 3, 6 becomes 2 etc.

If school had A = 10, A- =9, B =8, B- = 7

then converted GPA = (existing GPA +2)/3 so

A = 4, A- = 3.67, B = 3.33, B-=3

The reason is that with this system it is hard to get A's (A's get converted to A-s a lot)

By the second method, my GPA comes to 3.4 :(
Dont know how good or bad it is. Hoping to offset the bad effect, with a good GMAT! :wink:


A 3.4 is perfectly fine. It's well within the range for even the most ultra-elite and its near the mean for a lot of top schools.

Thanks Rhyme, for your comments. It felt good. :)

Just to add to your question above, I've heard of a WES service where they convert your 'raw' score into a GPA and for which they charge a fee. Are we to do something similar?? Do the schools actually acknowledge the authenticity of this service?
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[#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2007, 22:40
My advice: never convert GPAs unless specifically asked to do so. And even if asked to do so, be hesitant. Most (if not all) schools should figure out how to convert grades.

However, for benchmark purposes, you can check how your GPA would compare to US GPAs by using WES's tables (which you can access online free of charge):

https://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/india.htm

Disclaimer: I'm neither affiliated with WES in any way (other than having bookmarked their site) nor have enough knowledge on this issue to assess the accuracy of their conversion tables.

What usually works much better than GPAs is class percentile (eg: top 5%, top 10%, top 20%, etc.) + relative school prestige (top foreign, average foreign, etc.).

Hope it helps. L.
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[#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2007, 22:52
lepium wrote:
My advice: never convert GPAs unless specifically asked to do so. And even if asked to do so, be hesitant. Most (if not all) schools should figure out how to convert grades.

However, for benchmark purposes, you can check how your GPA would compare to US GPAs by using WES's tables (which you can access online free of charge):

https://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/india.htm

Disclaimer: I'm neither affiliated with WES in any way (other than having bookmarked their site) nor have enough knowledge on this issue to assess the accuracy of their conversion tables.

What usually works much better than GPAs is class percentile (eg: top 5%, top 10%, top 20%, etc.) + relative school prestige (top foreign, average foreign, etc.).

Hope it helps. L.

Thanks for the link!
As you said, leaving grades as it is should work. Now I myself dont believe in this WES system. :)
It shows anything above 60 to be A. Now, thats what you call a 'first division' in India, and almost everybody (with the exception of a few universities) ends up getting a first division. This system does not differentiate between a 6.5 and an 8!!
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[#permalink] New post   22 Feb 2007, 03:31
lepium wrote:
My advice: never convert GPAs unless specifically asked to do so. And even if asked to do so, be hesitant. Most (if not all) schools should figure out how to convert grades.

However, for benchmark purposes, you can check how your GPA would compare to US GPAs by using WES's tables (which you can access online free of charge):

https://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/india.htm

Disclaimer: I'm neither affiliated with WES in any way (other than having bookmarked their site) nor have enough knowledge on this issue to assess the accuracy of their conversion tables.

What usually works much better than GPAs is class percentile (eg: top 5%, top 10%, top 20%, etc.) + relative school prestige (top foreign, average foreign, etc.).

Hope it helps. L.


Agree! However, Indian colleges dont usually grade with the percentile system. The grades here are mostly percentage based.
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[#permalink] New post   28 Feb 2007, 05:25
Hey! Can one of the moderators please make this a sticky? This can be very helpful when we all apply next year. Thanks!
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[#permalink] New post   02 Mar 2007, 21:38
28 male
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work ex: 5+ yrs (electrical engg)
leadership: decent
extra curricular: decent

hopes: high!
wel see where that takes me :-)

best of luck to all!
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[#permalink] New post   02 Mar 2007, 23:19
rrajiv wrote:
28 male
gmat: 770
masters gpa: 3.9
work ex: 5+ yrs (electrical engg)
leadership: decent
extra curricular: decent

hopes: high!
wel see where that takes me :-)

best of luck to all!


OMG! Looking at the profiles here, I feel like a real kid! :D
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[#permalink] New post   02 Mar 2007, 23:34
kripalkavi wrote:
Hey! Can one of the moderators please make this a sticky? This can be very helpful when we all apply next year. Thanks!


Hey Kripal, a link to this post has been added in the Common questions announcement by Praetorian.

https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=40014

Let me check on the sticky thing and get back to you.

Cheers. L.
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[#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2007, 13:09
Ok, stickied, thanks to a fellow mod.

Cheers. L.

PS: I really, really hope I don't have to join this thread as an applicant.
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[#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2007, 14:49
I am shooting for Fall 2008 as well.
I have not taken the GMAT yet.

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25 year old Russian female, moved to US 7 years ago
3.9 GPA from U of I Champaign - Finance Major
Experience: will be 5 years in fall '08
Industry: Financial Services (worked in Big Four, Investment Research, and most recently Corporate Finance)
Leadership: managed short-term and long-term projects. Have a history of agressive promotions
Community Service/Volunteering - nothing long term; too busy at work :)
Target schools: depends on my GMAT score but thinking top 30
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I am shooting for Fall 2008 as well.
I have not taken the GMAT yet.

Other stats:

25 year old Russian female, moved to US 7 years ago
3.9 GPA from U of I Champaign - Finance Major
Experience: will be 5 years in fall '08
Industry: Financial Services (worked in Big Four, Investment Research, and most recently Corporate Finance)
Leadership: managed short-term and long-term projects. Have a history of agressive promotions
Community Service/Volunteering - nothing long term; too busy at work :)
Target schools: depends on my GMAT score but thinking top 30


You should be aiming top 10.
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 07:21
29 years indian male
Have not given GMAt yet, plan to give it in 3 months
looking to apply to part time B schools specializing in Supply chain and operations
Experience 6 years currently with Nestle
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 11:49
rhyme wrote:
nervousgmat wrote:
I am shooting for Fall 2008 as well.
I have not taken the GMAT yet.

Other stats:

25 year old Russian female, moved to US 7 years ago
3.9 GPA from U of I Champaign - Finance Major
Experience: will be 5 years in fall '08
Industry: Financial Services (worked in Big Four, Investment Research, and most recently Corporate Finance)
Leadership: managed short-term and long-term projects. Have a history of agressive promotions
Community Service/Volunteering - nothing long term; too busy at work :)
Target schools: depends on my GMAT score but thinking top 30


You should be aiming top 10.


Yeah, I agree. If you get anywhere near 700 on the GMAT, you should be thinking top 10. Great GPA, spot on experience and age, and you are a woman. You might also consider get involved in some extracurricular activities before next year - that might help.
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 12:21
Hey y'all

I'm 08 app as well. Basics of my profile:

White guy - American
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700 GMAT - 47Q/40V, 6.0 AWA
3.5 years at matric
Experience: Int'l work ex w/ an Investment Bank - been living in an emerging market for 2 years. Being an expat is oh so fun. 8-)

Target schools: Still need to figure it out, career goals are general mgmt, biz dev, entrepreneurship. Any input? Thinking along the lines of Michigan, Kellogg, MIT, Cornell...and maybe safeties include UNC, Georgetown, UT...any input would be super! Prob want to stay away from Finance strong programs such as Wharton, NYU, etc...
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 12:23
Oh, and Rhyme, PLEASE WRITE THE E BOOK!!!!!
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 13:50
pelihu wrote:
rhyme wrote:
nervousgmat wrote:
I am shooting for Fall 2008 as well.
I have not taken the GMAT yet.

Other stats:

25 year old Russian female, moved to US 7 years ago
3.9 GPA from U of I Champaign - Finance Major
Experience: will be 5 years in fall '08
Industry: Financial Services (worked in Big Four, Investment Research, and most recently Corporate Finance)
Leadership: managed short-term and long-term projects. Have a history of agressive promotions
Community Service/Volunteering - nothing long term; too busy at work :)
Target schools: depends on my GMAT score but thinking top 30


You should be aiming top 10.


Yeah, I agree. If you get anywhere near 700 on the GMAT, you should be thinking top 10. Great GPA, spot on experience and age, and you are a woman. You might also consider get involved in some extracurricular activities before next year - that might help.


What is considered near 700? I am struggling with the math section of the GMAT right now, as I forgot basic algebra that I learned 10 years ago... What score do you think will be the bottom limit to have a good chance for a top 20?
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[#permalink] New post   04 Mar 2007, 13:56
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Oh, and Rhyme, PLEASE WRITE THE E BOOK!!!!!


LOL.... I've been busy with other things lately... just ask me whatever you want to ask :)
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08 aspirant [#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2007, 03:25
770 gmat
will be 4 years work ex in a large oil company,
based in singapore
3.0 - 3.3 GPA ( depending on how i convert it) , undergrad in singaopre
dont know target schools yet, doing a lot of research.
all the best to everyone guys !
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[#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2007, 11:34
Dang! Im graduating from undergrad this summer and plan to apply in three years. By the way GMAT scores are progressing, Ill probably end up competing with plenty of 780-800 by the time its my turn.
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