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08 Mar 2017, 13:13
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Hi there,
I have taken the GMAT yesterday for the first time and got a score of 640. I studied for 6 weeks prior to the actual exam and I am disappointed with my score as I do feel as though another month of study would help me to push my score up. I didn't have this time though as I was attempting an application for the 10th March 2017 at Cambridge.
Now for my question, is a 640 a reasonable score to apply with? Their site indicates an average of about 690. I have solid work experience (4.5 years) and a decent undergrad record (70%). I definitely can stand out in terms of applications (from a diversity point of view) as I a South African Engineer.
Any advice on if I should put forth an application for the 10th March or should I re-take the GMAT and apply again in 5th May?
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I have taken the GMAT yesterday for the first time and got a score of 640. I studied for 6 weeks prior to the actual exam and I am disappointed with my score as I do feel as though another month of study would help me to push my score up. I didn't have this time though as I was attempting an application for the 10th March 2017 at Cambridge.
Now for my question, is a 640 a reasonable score to apply with? Their site indicates an average of about 690. I have solid work experience (4.5 years) and a decent undergrad record (70%). I definitely can stand out in terms of applications (from a diversity point of view) as I a South African Engineer.
Any advice on if I should put forth an application for the 10th March or should I re-take the GMAT and apply again in 5th May?
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08 Mar 2017, 14:05
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nrxbra001,
The May 5th deadline is Judge's last so I think your odds of admission would be lower then. Given your diversity profile you may want to apply with your 640. It is probably within Judge's middle 80% range. You could submit for the March 10 deadline but tell Judge you have scheduled another GMAT sitting and then send them the score after the test.
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, https://www.admitify.com
The May 5th deadline is Judge's last so I think your odds of admission would be lower then. Given your diversity profile you may want to apply with your 640. It is probably within Judge's middle 80% range. You could submit for the March 10 deadline but tell Judge you have scheduled another GMAT sitting and then send them the score after the test.
--Paul Bodine, Great Applications for Business School, https://www.admitify.com
nrxbra001
Hi there,
I have taken the GMAT yesterday for the first time and got a score of 640. I studied for 6 weeks prior to the actual exam and I am disappointed with my score as I do feel as though another month of study would help me to push my score up. I didn't have this time though as I was attempting an application for the 10th March 2017 at Cambridge.
Now for my question, is a 640 a reasonable score to apply with? Their site indicates an average of about 690. I have solid work experience (4.5 years) and a decent undergrad record (70%). I definitely can stand out in terms of applications (from a diversity point of view) as I a South African Engineer.
Any advice on if I should put forth an application for the 10th March or should I re-take the GMAT and apply again in 5th May?
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I have taken the GMAT yesterday for the first time and got a score of 640. I studied for 6 weeks prior to the actual exam and I am disappointed with my score as I do feel as though another month of study would help me to push my score up. I didn't have this time though as I was attempting an application for the 10th March 2017 at Cambridge.
Now for my question, is a 640 a reasonable score to apply with? Their site indicates an average of about 690. I have solid work experience (4.5 years) and a decent undergrad record (70%). I definitely can stand out in terms of applications (from a diversity point of view) as I a South African Engineer.
Any advice on if I should put forth an application for the 10th March or should I re-take the GMAT and apply again in 5th May?
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09 Mar 2017, 00:29
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I agree with everything Paul said. Judge 80% range starts at 630 so you're viable but by a hair. Definitely use optional/additional information to mention willingness to retake exam.
Would add, if you scored low on quant, really do your best to demonstrate numeracy in other ways ie taking MBAMath.com. March 10 round there are more seats however if your application essays, resume, references are half-baked in any way, might be worth it to wait. The test score demands that the app be really on-point.
Just a side point, GMAT is necessary but not sufficient so do the app well (articulate diversity and unique contributions), this will open to the door.
Would add, if you scored low on quant, really do your best to demonstrate numeracy in other ways ie taking MBAMath.com. March 10 round there are more seats however if your application essays, resume, references are half-baked in any way, might be worth it to wait. The test score demands that the app be really on-point.
Just a side point, GMAT is necessary but not sufficient so do the app well (articulate diversity and unique contributions), this will open to the door.
