rainmaker123 wrote:
Hi,
I attempted GMAT for the second time yesterday and scored a pathetic 610 (Q:47, V:28). In my first attempt I got 640(Q:46, V:32, E:5.5). I don't know what went wrong in the exam. I was scoring around 700 in all my practice tests. I have put in a lot of effort and time in preparing. And for my second attempt I put close to 90% of my time in Verbal preparation. I guess, I just don't do good on the verbal section for some reason.
Profile:
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I have a Masters degree in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.89/4.0
I did my undergrad in India and scored 81% (Top 10% of the class)
I have decent volunteer work and currently I am a project coordinator at a volunteer organization.
I have been working for the past 4 years in a top tech firm and was promoted recently. Currently I am leading a project and managing an international team(3 members).
I plan to apply to the following schools:
1) Columbia
2) Stern
3) Tuck
4) Wharton
5) Darden (may be)
What are my chances? Should I take any courses at some community courses in order to strengthen my profile?
What else can I do in order to strengthen my application? How can I offset the low verbal score?
Thanks!
Hi,
There is absolutely no other way to offset your low GMAT score except to take GMAT again and score well on it. Admission committee will not accept any alternate amelioration of your profile as you can effectively take GMAT as many number of times you want. The schools that you have listed will unfortunately not consider your application in good light just because of your GMAT score. All I mean to say is that a good GMAT (740+) may not guarantee you admission but a lower GMAT can definitely guarantee denial.
Your educational background and professional profile looks competent except your GMAT score. It is not usually difficult for Indian applicants to do well on verbal provided you learn the fundamentals of answering verbal section. Based on your GMAT score, it seems that you are missing those fundamental bricks. There are lot of good GMAT prep material that you may buy and use to improve your verbal score.
Get some professional help on GMAT if you want. There are quite a few good trainers who can help you prepare for the test who have proven results.
Regards,
Neha Singh
General Education
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