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GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41 (Online)
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Schools: Wharton (M) Kellogg '24 (A) Harvard '24 (D) Haas '24 (A) Columbia CBS '24 (D) Sloan '24 (D)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41 (Online)
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09 May 2021, 20:53
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Hello everyone,
I am a male from Chile, 28 years old. I have over 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, 4 promotions, leadership role in my office, track record of volunteering, and wide international experience.
HOWEVER, my GPA is on the lower side. I have a 4.9 out of 7.0 GPA, which would be around a 3.0 GPA in a 4-point scale. I do have attenuating circumstances, and did finish my last 5 semesters with grades around 3.7 - 4.0, but the fact is that I did not manage to stand out in college. I rank in the bottom third of my graduation class.
It’s also worth mentioning that my low was very low. I faced personal problems that lead me to fail several classes in my third and fourth semesters.
Therefore, my question is: since most factors in my application are quiet positive, but I also have this bleak spot in my application. Should I aim for a higher GMAT?
I did make a big effort to get to 730 (scored 680 twice before, with little study), but I’m confident that I could make it to 740 and maybe 750.
Would it be worth the effort? Would it increase my chances of making it into a top 15 school in the US?
Thanks!!!
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I am a male from Chile, 28 years old. I have over 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, 4 promotions, leadership role in my office, track record of volunteering, and wide international experience.
HOWEVER, my GPA is on the lower side. I have a 4.9 out of 7.0 GPA, which would be around a 3.0 GPA in a 4-point scale. I do have attenuating circumstances, and did finish my last 5 semesters with grades around 3.7 - 4.0, but the fact is that I did not manage to stand out in college. I rank in the bottom third of my graduation class.
It’s also worth mentioning that my low was very low. I faced personal problems that lead me to fail several classes in my third and fourth semesters.
Therefore, my question is: since most factors in my application are quiet positive, but I also have this bleak spot in my application. Should I aim for a higher GMAT?
I did make a big effort to get to 730 (scored 680 twice before, with little study), but I’m confident that I could make it to 740 and maybe 750.
Would it be worth the effort? Would it increase my chances of making it into a top 15 school in the US?
Thanks!!!
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09 May 2021, 21:55
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Hi ieosorio,
First off, a 730/Q49 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is likely NOT necessary. If you are concerned about your Undergraduate GPA, then a direct way to prove that you can perform at a high level in a University setting would be to take a new University-level class in a subject that is relevant to Business Schools (such as Statistics or Calculus). By earning a high grade in one of those types of classes NOW, you can prove that the person you are today is perfectly equipped to handle college-level curriculum.
Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 730/Q49 is an outstanding Score, so you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you. As such, a retest is likely NOT necessary. If you are concerned about your Undergraduate GPA, then a direct way to prove that you can perform at a high level in a University setting would be to take a new University-level class in a subject that is relevant to Business Schools (such as Statistics or Calculus). By earning a high grade in one of those types of classes NOW, you can prove that the person you are today is perfectly equipped to handle college-level curriculum.
Depending on the Schools that you plan to apply to, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
10 May 2021, 00:21
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"...my chances of making it into a top 15 school in the US?"
It might be worth putting up a profile review - and the specific schools you are interested in.
All the best and take care.
It might be worth putting up a profile review - and the specific schools you are interested in.
All the best and take care.
