sameer wrote:
Just throwing open a new discussion.
What will be the average GMAT scores for PhD Programs in general at top ranking universities ? Is there a difference for an international applicant to US Universities ? How about European Univs Like LBS and Insead ?
This is what i think based on a study of some Ph.D programs. if you have any data to share with us, do post it here.
For Ph.D programs, i think the higher the GMAT the better. While a good GMAT score wont get us an admit necessarly, a low score will definitely be a disaadvantage.
In general, I would like to think 710-720 would be a good estimate. of course ,the number may wary every year.
I would think any GMAT Score above 720-730 would be a very competitive one. (Especially, with a Quant greater than 95%). For programs like finance, the higher the Quant , the better.
For international applicants, again, the higher the better. Depending on the area one wants to do a Ph.D, the competition can be severe to extremely severe. In general, these programs take in two to five students each year. So a low score will be a handicap.
In general,
A well known undergraduate university, Good UGPA, Great GPA , Good GMAT, good recommendations and a strong math background with a bit of research experience would be a good profile of any applicant who wishes to get into a Top 10-15 school.
Sameer, kindly correct/add to what i said here. i am sure you have a better idea about this.
Regards
Praetorian