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I assume no indian college is accepting that right ?
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I assume no indian college is accepting that right ?
I think IIM B has already brought it on their platform ... it’s in form...

I might be confused between IIMB and IIMA form😅
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I think IIM B has already brought it on their platform … it’s in form…

I might be confused between IIMB and IIMA form😅
IIM B is not accepting. I just asked them ( sitting in the webinar currently) 😅

Might be IIMA
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I am targeting ISB. Have started prepping for GMAT. Was planning on signing up with a ISB consultant. However, I read a post from another consultant on Reddit that candidates should consider hiring a consultant only if the candidate already has a GMAT/GRE score or at least the candidate has an idea thru mocks how much the candidate is likely to score.

The thing is that I am only getting in 550s right now in my mocks right now and so, I am thinking that there is no point in working with a consultant at this stage. Is this the correct approach or am I missing something?
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I am targeting ISB. Have started prepping for GMAT. Was planning on signing up with a ISB consultant. However, I read a post from another consultant on Reddit that candidates should consider hiring a consultant only if the candidate already has a GMAT/GRE score or at least the candidate has an idea thru mocks how much the candidate is likely to score.

The thing is that I am only getting in 550s right now in my mocks right now and so, I am thinking that there is no point in working with a consultant at this stage. Is this the correct approach or am I missing something?
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I think the suggestion made on Reddit is well-intentioned and accurate for many people who are uncertain about their ability to perform well on the GMAT.

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2) When you are sure that you will be able to cross the minimum threshold GMAT score required to apply in that school.

Since, ISB has two more deadlines which are 06th Dec and 14th Jan (As I remember). So you don’t need to rush to hire a consultant till you are sure that you would be able to cross minimum mark

Now comes a question which is *Whats the minimum GMAT score for you?*
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Well intended and rightly called out.

For most people to balance work, life and preparation is very challenging and emotionally taxing when score doesn't improve

That frustration to move the wall is real. Often candidates silently endure that.

So, one fight at a time. Complete your test and then take next steps.
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Hi, I want to understand which will be a better application strategy

1. Applying with a 675 GMAT FE in Round 1
2. ⁠Appying in R2 with potentially 30 points higher GMAT FE score

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Focus your energy on application, essays and narrative.

Apply in R1. And also plan for IIMA PGPX
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You will move from 95th to 98th percentile. Might help for scholarship. But chances won't just depend on these 30 points. Overall profile, essays factor in. What you would establish is academic readiness

So, if you are fully polished from application, essays and ready with interview then obviously target the additional 30.

But if you ask if these 30 points will confirm a selection. I will say that it's not the only factor deciding the final outcome.
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Hi, I want to understand which will be a better application strategy

1. Applying with a 675 GMAT FE in Round 1
2. ⁠Appying in R2 with potentially 30 points higher GMAT FE score

A bit about my profile
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I would recommend to apply in R1 with 675
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Hi, I want to understand which will be a better application strategy

1. Applying with a 675 GMAT FE in Round 1
2. ⁠Appying in R2 with potentially 30 points higher GMAT FE score

A bit about my profile
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Undergrad (NIT Dgp) - 8.6 GPA
XII - 92%

Workex - 4 yrs (as of now). 3 years with ZS Associates and 1 year at FanCode
Hi Shubham,
It’s no point delaying rounds when you have score that’s same as median.

A score bump enhances chances but not when you already have 675.

I think it’s best that you pay attention to refining your essays and preparing for interview than work for GMAT.

A 705 doesn’t make a solid case for scholarship either as it would often go to those who get 100 percentile. (Atleast that’s what happened with my candidates last year 735 scored got 50% scholarship and 705 just got just admit which a 625 also received) 😅
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