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740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof?

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740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof? [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 27 Jan 2016, 09:42
I am solely asking this question because of my quant history. I am thrilled with this score and have no plans to retake the GMAT. That said, I do come from the opposite of a quant background and have a few blemishes on my undergrad transcript. I have already received an A in a supplemental quant course I took through a local college. With a Q48 on my GMAT, do you think that would be enough to calm adcom's concerns about my abilities? The quant percentile (73%) stung a little. I am prepared to take another course this fall if necessary although would, obviously, prefer not to.

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Originally posted by mrm37612 on 13 Jul 2015, 09:12.
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Re: 740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof? [#permalink] New post   13 Jul 2015, 12:20
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Your GMAT score is very good and the quant is not bad. In terms of how this will effect your overall candidacy, I would need a lot more info first to evaluate. Feel free to post here or send an email with this info if you prefer.
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1) What school did you go to and what was your undergrad GPA?
2) What do you do for work and what has your career trajectory and performance been?
3) How old are you and what are your other demographics?
4) What do you do outside of work?
5) What are your target schools?
6) What do you want to do after school?
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Re: 740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof? [#permalink] New post   15 Jul 2015, 13:52
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Thanks for sharing your profile. Based on the info given you don't need to retake the GMAT but I do think the AdComm will have little reservations on your ability to handle the quantitative rigor of an MBA program. However, as stated above other factors do come into consideration especially around your career goals if you are targeting something super quantitative. That may make them look a little deeper. But strong GMAT, good overall performance at a top school should reduce doubts if this is in fact accurate. Not sure what your current career path is as well but any analytical experience on that side would also serve to support this.

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Re: 740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof? [#permalink] New post   15 Jul 2015, 22:25
A slightly more prescriptive perspective here schsh1988.

If you look at many of those quant superstars, they have exactly the reverse problem than you do. Their verbal scores can/do sting. Schools look at both your overall score and the breakup therein. And no, they do not want all engineers/math wiz kids there - so your arts background would be a welcome change. Don't even think of another take! In addition to the GMAT, I think you've put in sufficient efforts already and now its time to focus on the applications!

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Re: 740 (Q48, V44) - Enough quant proof? [#permalink] New post   17 Jul 2015, 00:07
schsh1988,

Understand that your application if going to evaluated relatively holistically.

At the end of the day - the 740 proves that you are a smart candidate. And that's a good thing.

The 740, however, is not going to offset the fact that you do have a weak spot in math, as reflected by your transcripts. The extra math course will help.

But let's get to the crux of the issue now: What have you been doing so far? What do you want to do? Why do you want an MBA? If you can get these answers to make sense, I think your 740 will be enough to answer questions that the adcom might have about adequate academic performance on quant courses.

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