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Hi guys, i recently took GMAT Focus Edition and scored 645 (84Q 84V 77DI) and i was wondering what were my chances of getting into 2 specific masters - Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship and Transformative Sustainability.
I've recently graduated from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering with 8.31 and i am a masters student in Industrial Engineering. I had an internship in EY. Plan to do one more internship and im currently a part of a team organizing a big start-up event.
I know these are a bit less popular masters and there is no specific forum for those, that is why i am writting here.
I've recently graduated from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering with 8.31 and i am a masters student in Industrial Engineering. I had an internship in EY. Plan to do one more internship and im currently a part of a team organizing a big start-up event.
I know these are a bit less popular masters and there is no specific forum for those, that is why i am writting here.
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Congratulations on your graduation and your solid GMAT Focus score! You are targeting two very specific, high-potential programs at Bocconi. Your profile as a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer with EY experience is actually a very strong "fit" for these niche masters, as they bridge the gap between technical engineering and strategic management.
Here is a breakdown of your chances and strategic advice for these two programs.
1. The GMAT Focus Score: "645 is the New 700"
First, it's important to understand where you stand. Your 645 ($88^{th}$ percentile) is a strong score for Bocconi. In the "Classic" GMAT world, this is equivalent to a 700.
2. Program-Specific Chances
MSc in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (MITE)
3. Strengthening Your Candidacy
Since you have a 645 and a solid GPA, you don't necessarily need a GMAT retake. Instead, focus on these three "Soft" factors:
Here is a breakdown of your chances and strategic advice for these two programs.
1. The GMAT Focus Score: "645 is the New 700"
First, it's important to understand where you stand. Your 645 ($88^{th}$ percentile) is a strong score for Bocconi. In the "Classic" GMAT world, this is equivalent to a 700.
- The Threshold: Bocconi generally considers anything above a 595 (Focus) to be competitive for these specialized masters.
- Sectional Balance: Your 84 in Quant and 84 in Verbal show high-level academic readiness. The 77 in Data Insights (DI) is slightly lower but likely won't be a dealbreaker given your engineering background, which provides plenty of "quantitative evidence" elsewhere.
2. Program-Specific Chances
MSc in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (MITE)
- The Fit: This program loves engineers. Your transition from Mechanical to Industrial Engineering, combined with your current role in a startup event team, creates a perfect "Entrepreneurial Engineer" narrative.
- Your Chances: High. Bocconi looks for students who can bridge the "lab" and the "market." Your EY internship adds the corporate "professionalism" they value.
- Key Advice: Highlight your role in the startup event. Use it to prove you can handle the "Entrepreneurship" side of the degree, not just the "Technology" side.
- The Fit: This is a joint degree with Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi). Since it involves PoliMi, they place a massive emphasis on your engineering GPA. Your 8.31 is solid and should pass their technical screening.
- Your Chances: Strong. Because this is a multidisciplinary program (Engineering + Management), they often struggle to find candidates who are equally comfortable with "Circular Economy" models and "Carbon Footprint" engineering. You fit this perfectly.
- Key Advice: In your motivation letter, explain why an engineer wants to move into sustainability. Focus on "Industrial Decarbonization" or "Green Supply Chains" to link your past to this future.
3. Strengthening Your Candidacy
Since you have a 645 and a solid GPA, you don't necessarily need a GMAT retake. Instead, focus on these three "Soft" factors:
- The EY Internship: Don't just list your tasks. Explain the impact. Did you help a client save money? Did you optimize a process?
- The Second Internship: If possible, try to get this second internship in a tech startup or a sustainability-focused department of a large firm. This "locks in" your interest for either program.
- The "In Corso" Status: Bocconi prioritizes students who graduate "on time" (in corso). Since you are already in a Master’s program, make sure your transcripts show a steady, successful progression.
| Metric | Your Profile | Competitive Range |
| GMAT Focus | 645 ($88^{th}$%) | 605 - 665 |
| GPA | 8.31 | 7.5 - 9.0 |
| Work Exp. | EY + Startup Event | 1-2 Internships |
| Background | Mech/Ind. Engineering | Highly Desired |
Congratulations on your graduation and your solid GMAT Focus score! You are targeting two very specific, high-potential programs at Bocconi. Your profile as a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer with EY experience is actually a very strong "fit" for these niche masters, as they bridge the gap between technical engineering and strategic management.Here is a breakdown of your chances and strategic advice for these two programs.1. The GMAT Focus Score: "645 is the New 700"First, it's important to understand where you stand. Your 645 ($88^{th}$ percentile) is a strong score for Bocconi. In the "Classic" GMAT world, this is equivalent to a 700.
