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Yup , that a was a little passive aggressive may be. But not unwarranted.
My perspectives originate from an understanding of the limitations an Adcom faces when they are pushed to show that the incoming class is that much better than the previous class. I read varied literature (from 2008-2009) that implored B Schools to induce humanity into their analysis driven curriculum. The B school courses that have since evolved reflect these recommendations. The B School rankings however (from the same publisher that advocated humanity), largely use for statistics like the GMAT and GPA, salary etc. There is no quantitative measure of how much better a leader the School has produced. That subjective measure for better leadership is something rankings cannot incorporate.
Considering this reality, the Adcom is forced to treat everyone like a portfolio of assets and hence the great race. For they have to show a better class than last year in almost every aspect. How unlike the GMAT, such a process is, that takes in the conclusion and then fits in facts.
I will write my essays elsewhere now.
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08 Oct 2017, 01:24
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I honestly think there’s a LOT of truth in what you hypothesised. Especially if you look at basic GMATClub numbers from last year from the top 10-15 schools it’ll be hard to find any Indian who’s not in the 740+ bucket. So unfortunately for me, I’ll have to agree with you.
Also, feel free to post more!
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08 Oct 2017, 01:34
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You are right on several points. I have a 760 and I was asked to 'try and get a 780' by one of the famous (and pricey) consultants. I said I'd be solving a wrong problem. I was not planning to re-take GMAT as I'm happy with the score. And I said as much. He told me in a rather roundabout way that he it'd be difficult for me to get a call at this score at the schools I was targetting. I did question his approach inside my head. But boy was he right!
Still not going to re-take the gmat.
