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Re: Am I rushing into this? [#permalink]
getsunny wrote:
jamesdarden13 wrote:
Hello everyone,

First post here so please bare with me. I've recently graduated with an UG degree in Biomedical Engineering. GPA 3.3 and overall not happy with what I actually studied. I'll be starting work for Accenture's Federal Sector in about two months. I'm looking forward to consulting and would like to get into strategy/MC as opposed to the IT side I'll be in. I told myself I would take the GMAT before I start just to get it out of the way thinking that the score is valid for 5 years and I won't really have time to study when I start work. Three weeks ago I started the 3 month Advanced Magoosh study schedule and have scored around 640 on the two practice tests I took so far. My goal is obviously to get above 700 threshold, so that after a couple years of work experience, I can begin to apply to some good schools (Columbia, Stern, Haas, etc.) This leads me to my question: am I rushing into this? It seems that a lot of the test takers on these forums are taking the GMAT after a couple years of working. I appreciate the advice.


Hi James,

I think you're doing the right thing by taking the GMAT now, when you're free and not burdened by the responsibilities of work. If you're thinking about going for your MBA 2-3 later, then it is a good idea to give the GMAT now and get it done with. It will also be helpful in case for some reason you don't score well. That way you will know your mistakes and will be able to improve on them later by giving GMAT again.

So all in all, I think you should go ahead with your plan.



“Bear with me,” the standard expression, is a request for forbearance or patience. “Bare with me” would be an invitation to undress."

I hope we are clear on the expression front. Having said that, my two cents would be, give GMAT now when you have the time and try for Schools after couple of years of Work EX under your belt.
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