635 GMAT Focus for LBS/IESE

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Hi Guys,

Recently took the GMAT Focus (83th in Data; 70th in Quant; 83th In Verbal). 635 overall.

I have a good profile with top local Consulting firm experience (3 years), as well as good grades (top 8% in my undergraduate).

I am targeting schools such as LBS/IESE for first round.

Should I retake the gmat?

admitStreet · Answer

franrios - some more details can help assess your profile better:

- Academic background: undergrad pedigree (tier-1, tier-2), GPA
- Professional experience: which company, nature of your role, any promotions, international exposure, etc.
- Extracurricular involvement e.g. arts, sports, volunteering, etc.
- Was this your first attempt on the GMAT, and was the score in-line with your mocks/ expectations?

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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Archit3110 · Answer

Given information about background is limited , target score GFE avg incoming class +20-30 points

GyanOne · Answer

Please provide more information on your proflle - undergrad, GPA, impact of work, ECA, leadership.

Very broadly, 635 is on the lower side for IESE. For LBS it could work but with a profile that shows a solid track record of impact and leadership - will need more details on that to confirm. Yes, you should retake the GMAT.

MBAGuide · Answer

franrios Keeping it simple, if you come from a crowded pool, the higher the score the better. Otherwise, if you have a good profile that the schools would love, they will look at the split of the sectional scores and make sure you fare on par with others from your demographic pool. For example, Indians tend to have a higher quant average than verbal, therefore the school will see how close you are to the average because the expectation for you is to be analytically sound. For US citizens, this could also mean checking the verbal score against the demographic average because their communication and language command is much stronger, so that is a fair way to evaluate.
Both LBS and IESE will closely check your sectional performance if they are not satisfied with the overall score. Your quant is lower than the verbal, so just see how that positions you for your demographic.

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franrios

Hi Guys,

Recently took the GMAT Focus (83th in Data; 70th in Quant; 83th In Verbal). 635 overall.

I have a good profile with top local Consulting firm experience (3 years), as well as good grades (top 8% in my undergraduate).

I am targeting schools such as LBS/IESE for first round.

Should I retake the gmat?

AdmitExpert · Answer

For schools like London Business School and IESE Business School:

A 635 is decent, but below their typical range
Your quant score (70th percentile) is the main concern, especially coming from consulting background.

You already have a decent profile (consulting + top 8% in undergrad). 
Improving your GMAT by 30+ points would improve your chances and also strengthen your scholarship potential.

If you feel you have exceptional stories and other activities that could give you an edge in the applications, we can evaluate and discuss your chances with the current score. We have admitted applicants with GMAT FE 635 range to these schools before; every profile is unique and has its own story to tell.

Connect with us for a  free 1:1 profile evaluation  by experienced alumni and consultants from your target schools for a better understanding of your chances.

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