Profile Evaluation - GMAT Score and Top Schools
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Updated on: 10 Jun 2009, 18:33
Hi all,
I took my GMAT a few days ago and got a score on 700 (90th percentile, V38 Q 48)
I am fretting over the fact that I could have obtained 20 more points but didnt. I need your inputs on how good do you think this score is and if I need to retake? The retake is going to take a few more weeks of study/practice etc and the $250 fee in exchange for maybe 20-30 points. Is it really worth it?
Let me share my profile here to put this question in perspective.
Background: I am a South Asian (not india, so i believe this might be a diversity advantage for me) working in a computer software firm here in the US. I have been here for 3+ years and my total experience at the end of this year would be 5 year, all in software development.
Undergrad: My undergrad is from a univ in my home country, CGPA of 3.7 (top 5 % of class), distinction, merit scholarships throughout, lots of great extracurriculars and great internships. (my undergrad experience rivals any top undergrad experience IMHO, not in terms of necessarily degree pedigree but in terms of my achievements there)
After Undergrad my extracurriculars have been okay. Informally involved in fundraising etc plus a position in a community org...
I am also doing a part time masters in CS from a top 10 CS graduate school (with a couple of courses from business school in entrepreneurship) along with work. Recently at work, i filed for a patent (with other inventors) and another one might be on the horizon, and leading a cross group initiative both on technical front (patents /technology) and process/management.
I am interested in the top schools....Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, Chicago and columbia.
Post MBA i plan to be in strategy consulting with the likes of MBB.
Based on all of the above, Is my GMAT good enough for my target schools or should I be concerned and retake the GMAT?
I know a lot of this is based on my essays and recommendations, but based on above, what do you think are my chances in schools i mentioned?
I'd appreciate if Alex and others can weigh in.
Originally posted by
nutmba on 30 May 2009, 09:16.
Last edited by
nutmba on 10 Jun 2009, 18:33, edited 1 time in total.