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Need Help [#permalink] New post   22 Apr 2016, 04:45
Hi!

I was hoping to apply for 2017 intake for MS Finance/MSFE programs in the US & UK.
I took the GMAT 2 years back and scored a 700 (Q46,V40). I would want to attempt the examination again, however, I don't need coaching from the basics - just access to practice questions online and mock tests. Which test prep company would be most helpful ? (I've already bought the Manhattan Study Material and 6 tests)

Also, which schools should I target keeping in mind my profile as below-
-- Top 1% Students in Class 12
-- Economics Undergrad from Premiere university of India (Top 5 college)
-- Top 5% in Batch ( Topper in Finance electives in final year, lower scores in first year quantitative papers)
-- 1 year consulting experience in Big4, NGO work in rural area during college, several positions of responsiblity in college

I want to shift to IBanking/Management Consulting at MBB firms.

Would really appreciate the help.

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Re: Need Help [#permalink] New post   22 Apr 2016, 10:27
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Hi swatkat,

First off, a 700 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Since you haven't named any specific Schools/Programs, you don't have a definable reason to retest. To that end, you might want to research the various Schools a bit, THEN decide whether you should put in additional study time and retest. You might also find it worthwhile to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a forum full of them here:

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If you do decide to retest, then I have some questions before I can offer any specific advice.

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Re: Need Help [#permalink] New post   25 Apr 2016, 00:04
Hi rich,
Thank you :) I'll be asking for advice on that thread.
I was looking at LSE MFin and Oxford MSFE in the UK, and my quant score falls somewhere around the 68th %ile which is inadequate for MFin programs, that's why I was considering a retake. Is it justified?

Thank u again for your prompt reply.
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EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi swatkat,

First off, a 700 is an outstanding score (it's right around the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest might not be necessary. Since you haven't named any specific Schools/Programs, you don't have a definable reason to retest. To that end, you might want to research the various Schools a bit, THEN decide whether you should put in additional study time and retest. You might also find it worthwhile to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. There's a forum full of them here:

If you do decide to retest, then I have some questions before I can offer any specific advice.

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Re: Need Help [#permalink] New post   25 Apr 2016, 11:30
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Hi swatkat,

For highly competitive Finance Programs (or other Specialty Programs), an emphasis is often put on an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score. While a Q46 won't 'impress' anyone, it's not so low that it would likely get you rejected. Remember that Admissions Officers are looking for strong OVERALL applicants (and an 800/Q51 wouldn't guarantee you anything), so you'll need more than just a high GMAT score to earn that type of invitation. I would suggest that you go with whatever the Admissions Experts recommend.

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Need Help [#permalink] New post   27 Apr 2016, 13:58
Wish you all the best

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