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24 May 2018, 22:44
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Hey folks -
I fully expect to get labelled a pretentious douche for posting this question - apologies in advance and I'll try not to belabor my words.
I will be applying to M7 this fall. I scored a 750 on GMAT. I know this is more than good enough for admissions consideration. What I'm concerned about are scholarships. Would a higher score significantly increase chances of merit-based aid at any of these schools?
I don't want to re-take this but would hate to leave money on the table. Unless it's Harvard I'm strongly opposed to paying sticker tuition. I think my time would be better used to pivot immediately to other elements of my application... hopefully those of you with experience here will agree.
Note that the rest of my profile is strong:
UG Engineering GPA (T25 school): 3.5
MS Engineering (T25 - completed while fully employed): ~4.0
7 years work experience Blue chip company at time of 2019 matriculation - mix of project management and business development (P&L accountability for multi-million $ budgets; leading 10-30+ person teams; lead lots of interactions with present day customers and potential future customers)
Very strong references
Years of community involvement in leadership roles
Experience running my own business on the side for the past 3 years - high profitability
Goal: Management consulting for a few years and then likely transition back to my industry in more senior leadership role... continue to grow my business on the side
Male. Not a URM nor do I have any "sob stories".
I fully expect to get labelled a pretentious douche for posting this question - apologies in advance and I'll try not to belabor my words.
I will be applying to M7 this fall. I scored a 750 on GMAT. I know this is more than good enough for admissions consideration. What I'm concerned about are scholarships. Would a higher score significantly increase chances of merit-based aid at any of these schools?
I don't want to re-take this but would hate to leave money on the table. Unless it's Harvard I'm strongly opposed to paying sticker tuition. I think my time would be better used to pivot immediately to other elements of my application... hopefully those of you with experience here will agree.
Note that the rest of my profile is strong:
UG Engineering GPA (T25 school): 3.5
MS Engineering (T25 - completed while fully employed): ~4.0
7 years work experience Blue chip company at time of 2019 matriculation - mix of project management and business development (P&L accountability for multi-million $ budgets; leading 10-30+ person teams; lead lots of interactions with present day customers and potential future customers)
Very strong references
Years of community involvement in leadership roles
Experience running my own business on the side for the past 3 years - high profitability
Goal: Management consulting for a few years and then likely transition back to my industry in more senior leadership role... continue to grow my business on the side
Male. Not a URM nor do I have any "sob stories".
25 May 2018, 01:52
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Hey Quant45 ,
Congratulations for an amazing score. Your overall profile looks quite interesting.
Merit Based aid depends from school to school and alot on other factors. I know people who didn't get anything even at 760-780 at top 10 schools.
So, it really depends on your profile and the funds the school has.
Focus alot on your application and present the Best story to the school so that they give you a big reward to convince you to join them.
Finally, probability of getting a huge scholarship is more at top 10-20 schools.
All the best
Congratulations for an amazing score. Your overall profile looks quite interesting.
Merit Based aid depends from school to school and alot on other factors. I know people who didn't get anything even at 760-780 at top 10 schools.
So, it really depends on your profile and the funds the school has.
Focus alot on your application and present the Best story to the school so that they give you a big reward to convince you to join them.
Finally, probability of getting a huge scholarship is more at top 10-20 schools.
All the best
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25 May 2018, 02:06
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Personal opinion- A FULL FREAKING RIDE at a top 20 school is better than an admit from a top-10 school with no money!
With an outstanding GMAT of 750, apply to schools like UT- Austin, UNC, Emory etc.
They are all fabulous schools and your chances of securing a decent funding will rise exponentially.
Best,
Stone
With an outstanding GMAT of 750, apply to schools like UT- Austin, UNC, Emory etc.
They are all fabulous schools and your chances of securing a decent funding will rise exponentially.
Best,
Stone
