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30 Jul 2015, 15:18
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From The Staff of MBA Admit.com, https://www.mbaadmit.com
MBA Admit.com: Proudly, one of the most affordable MBA admissions consulting companies
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To benefit from our free webinars, click https://mbaadmit.com/webinars/
Recent Webinar Topics: Getting Into the Top-10 MBA Programs; Overriding a Low GPA; Overriding a Low GMAT Score
My Quant Score is Below 80th Percentile – Test Again?
In the past 18 months, it has been relatively hard for candidates to score in the 80s (percentile) on the quant part of the GMAT exam. The raw score of 50 often correlates with an 88th percentile performance in quant, while a raw score of 49 often correlates with a 79th percentile performance in quant! That is a big difference in percentile ranking.
So, for the candidate who only scores at the 74th or 79th percentile in quant, is your quest for admissions to a top US MBA program futile? No! A score of 47-51 on quant is a solid performance. Your profile (under-represented vs. over-represented) may impact whether the admissions committee at one of the Top-10 business schools will accept a quant score in the low-70s (percentile), but given where the raw score places you and the fact that there was little room for improvement on the raw score, you should not assume a GMAT score in the low-70s (percentile) will cause an automatic rejection. The admissions committee will likely assess that score in the context of your entire GMAT performance (IR especially) and your entire academic and professional record (how strong your college grades were, if you have excelled in quantitative courses or professional work, etc.). Plenty of candidates have made it into the Top-5 business schools in the last two years with quant scores on the GMAT that placed them in the 70s by way of percentile.
Need Assistance with your application? Contact us at https://www.mbaadmit.com
For a free Profile Evaluation, fill out the profile evaluation form on our homepage at https://mbaadmit.com.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
https://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
MBA Admit.com: Proudly, one of the most affordable MBA admissions consulting companies
[b]Visit MBA Admit.com for our current discounts!
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
To benefit from our free webinars, click https://mbaadmit.com/webinars/
Recent Webinar Topics: Getting Into the Top-10 MBA Programs; Overriding a Low GPA; Overriding a Low GMAT Score
My Quant Score is Below 80th Percentile – Test Again?
In the past 18 months, it has been relatively hard for candidates to score in the 80s (percentile) on the quant part of the GMAT exam. The raw score of 50 often correlates with an 88th percentile performance in quant, while a raw score of 49 often correlates with a 79th percentile performance in quant! That is a big difference in percentile ranking.
So, for the candidate who only scores at the 74th or 79th percentile in quant, is your quest for admissions to a top US MBA program futile? No! A score of 47-51 on quant is a solid performance. Your profile (under-represented vs. over-represented) may impact whether the admissions committee at one of the Top-10 business schools will accept a quant score in the low-70s (percentile), but given where the raw score places you and the fact that there was little room for improvement on the raw score, you should not assume a GMAT score in the low-70s (percentile) will cause an automatic rejection. The admissions committee will likely assess that score in the context of your entire GMAT performance (IR especially) and your entire academic and professional record (how strong your college grades were, if you have excelled in quantitative courses or professional work, etc.). Plenty of candidates have made it into the Top-5 business schools in the last two years with quant scores on the GMAT that placed them in the 70s by way of percentile.
Need Assistance with your application? Contact us at https://www.mbaadmit.com
For a free Profile Evaluation, fill out the profile evaluation form on our homepage at https://mbaadmit.com.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
https://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
30 Jul 2015, 15:23
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From The Staff of MBA Admit.com, https://www.mbaadmit.com
MBA Admit.com: Proudly, one of the most affordable MBA admissions consulting companies
Visit MBA Admit.com for our current discounts!
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
To benefit from our free webinars, click https://mbaadmit.com/webinars/
Recent Webinar Topics: Getting Into the Top-10 MBA Programs; Overriding a Low GPA; Overriding a Low GMAT Score
What is More Important? GPA or GMAT?
When MBA admissions committees assess your “academic record,” two important components of that record are your GPA from college or graduate school, and your GMAT score. Candidates often ask which is more important, the GPA or the GMAT score. It surprises many candidates to know that it is often easier to override a low GPA than a low GMAT score in order to gain admission to a top U.S. MBA program. Why? Your GMAT score is a more recent metric of where you are in terms of skills and the sort of reasoning that will be needed to excel in a rigorous MBA program. Your quant score gives a sense of whether you will be able to handle the analytical part of a top MBA program. Your verbal score gives strong indications regarding whether you will be able to communicate effectively in class (particularly for non-native English speakers).
At MBA Admit.com, we have helped candidates with GPAs as low as 2.1, 2.3 and 2.7 to gain admission to top MBA programs including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and Columbia, but those candidates were able to demonstrate solid performance on the GMAT exam and they had also allowed time to work in their favor, building outstanding professional records in the years in between college and applying for their MBA degrees.
Can it happen the other way, where a candidate has a high GPA (such as 3.8/4.0) and gets into a top MBA program with a low GMAT score (such as a score around 620)? Yes, but that candidate will be a long-shot and to be successful, such candidates must show truly outstanding professional performance and, ideally, other notable credentials that demonstrate they have strong analytical skills.
Need Assistance with your application? Contact us at https://www.mbaadmit.com
For a free Profile Evaluation, fill out the profile evaluation form on our homepage at https://mbaadmit.com.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
https://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
MBA Admit.com: Proudly, one of the most affordable MBA admissions consulting companies
Visit MBA Admit.com for our current discounts!
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
To benefit from our free webinars, click https://mbaadmit.com/webinars/
Recent Webinar Topics: Getting Into the Top-10 MBA Programs; Overriding a Low GPA; Overriding a Low GMAT Score
What is More Important? GPA or GMAT?
When MBA admissions committees assess your “academic record,” two important components of that record are your GPA from college or graduate school, and your GMAT score. Candidates often ask which is more important, the GPA or the GMAT score. It surprises many candidates to know that it is often easier to override a low GPA than a low GMAT score in order to gain admission to a top U.S. MBA program. Why? Your GMAT score is a more recent metric of where you are in terms of skills and the sort of reasoning that will be needed to excel in a rigorous MBA program. Your quant score gives a sense of whether you will be able to handle the analytical part of a top MBA program. Your verbal score gives strong indications regarding whether you will be able to communicate effectively in class (particularly for non-native English speakers).
At MBA Admit.com, we have helped candidates with GPAs as low as 2.1, 2.3 and 2.7 to gain admission to top MBA programs including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and Columbia, but those candidates were able to demonstrate solid performance on the GMAT exam and they had also allowed time to work in their favor, building outstanding professional records in the years in between college and applying for their MBA degrees.
Can it happen the other way, where a candidate has a high GPA (such as 3.8/4.0) and gets into a top MBA program with a low GMAT score (such as a score around 620)? Yes, but that candidate will be a long-shot and to be successful, such candidates must show truly outstanding professional performance and, ideally, other notable credentials that demonstrate they have strong analytical skills.
Need Assistance with your application? Contact us at https://www.mbaadmit.com
For a free Profile Evaluation, fill out the profile evaluation form on our homepage at https://mbaadmit.com.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
https://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
31 Jul 2015, 10:45
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Round one application deadlines are less than two months away at most top MBA programs, and that means many candidates are currently hustling to put together an application package that will make a powerful impression on the admissions committee at their dream school.
If Harvard Business School is on your shortlist, take a look at two new articles published by Business Insider that share my experiences with the interview questions asked by HBS, as well as the ten qualities Harvard looks for in applicants.
While everyone knows HBS is looking to admit the leaders of tomorrow, you may not realize that the program also places a high priority on candidates with self-awareness and a commitment to service.
For those fortunate to receive an invitation to interview at HBS, you’ll want to know the best ways to answer some of the questions about past experiences, present attributes, and future goals that will surely come your way.
Maturity, accomplishment, and leadership are highly valued qualities at Harvard Business School, so make sure you know yourself, know HBS, and know how to match the two to demonstrate your fit for the school.
You may also be interested in:
2015 Harvard Business School MBA Application Essay Tips
HBS Admissions Director Talks GMAT/GRE Scores
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If you are looking for guidance on your MBA application, Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with hourly and comprehensive consulting services. Contact us to learn more. Visit the website for Stacy Blackman Reviews, and check out the company’s e-publications for more in depth school-by-school guidance.
If Harvard Business School is on your shortlist, take a look at two new articles published by Business Insider that share my experiences with the interview questions asked by HBS, as well as the ten qualities Harvard looks for in applicants.
While everyone knows HBS is looking to admit the leaders of tomorrow, you may not realize that the program also places a high priority on candidates with self-awareness and a commitment to service.
For those fortunate to receive an invitation to interview at HBS, you’ll want to know the best ways to answer some of the questions about past experiences, present attributes, and future goals that will surely come your way.
Maturity, accomplishment, and leadership are highly valued qualities at Harvard Business School, so make sure you know yourself, know HBS, and know how to match the two to demonstrate your fit for the school.
You may also be interested in:
2015 Harvard Business School MBA Application Essay Tips
HBS Admissions Director Talks GMAT/GRE Scores
***
If you are looking for guidance on your MBA application, Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with hourly and comprehensive consulting services. Contact us to learn more. Visit the website for Stacy Blackman Reviews, and check out the company’s e-publications for more in depth school-by-school guidance.
