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That's true but I do belong to over represented category. Indian, Engineer
I think all we should be thinking of is how to write the best essay you can, and leave the rest to the adcom
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Just want to take a suggestion.
I have 615 FE.
*Education*
2018 Aerospace BTech graduate from SRM University- 8.96/10
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Did a small venture of mine in NorthEast India's schools for activity based learning for about an year for which I was incubated and awarded a small grant too. And post that worked in a few start ups (all serving Education Industry B2B-admission leads & marketing, teacher certification) where my role involved client engagement, stake holder management(CxO,directors,etc), market penetration, account renewal & retention, did 0 to 1 market expansion in country like Ghana,Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh as a project lead.
*Extra curricular/Volunteering*- Involved in WEF global Shaper community(mentoring & sustainability);Also an Ahimsa Fellow (animal welfare policy studying & implementation understand People For Animals); Been Educator on Unacademy for AFCAT with 1Lakh+ views, 600+ lessons, 50+live students and training & onboarding of 50+ other educators.

So I am a little uncomfortable with my GMAT score. This was my third attempt. But Mcdonough average GMAT is 625 FE. What are my chances ? Should I apply with 615 ?

For more reference if needed here is my profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/malanipriya1996/
Where were you guys on Tuesday when I had messaged this. 😭😭
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Where were you guys on Tuesday when I had messaged this. 😭😭
Not part of the group at that point
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Hi folks,

Just want to take a suggestion.
I have 615 FE.
*Education*
2018 Aerospace BTech graduate from SRM University- 8.96/10
*Work*
Did a small venture of mine in NorthEast India's schools for activity based learning for about an year for which I was incubated and awarded a small grant too. And post that worked in a few start ups (all serving Education Industry B2B-admission leads & marketing, teacher certification) where my role involved client engagement, stake holder management(CxO,directors,etc), market penetration, account renewal & retention, did 0 to 1 market expansion in country like Ghana,Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh as a project lead.
*Extra curricular/Volunteering*- Involved in WEF global Shaper community(mentoring & sustainability);Also an Ahimsa Fellow (animal welfare policy studying & implementation understand People For Animals); Been Educator on Unacademy for AFCAT with 1Lakh+ views, 600+ lessons, 50+live students and training & onboarding of 50+ other educators.

So I am a little uncomfortable with my GMAT score. This was my third attempt. But Mcdonough average GMAT is 625 FE. What are my chances ? Should I apply with 615 ?

For more reference if needed here is my profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/malanipriya1996/
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Hi folks,

Just want to take a suggestion.
I have 615 FE.
*Education*
2018 Aerospace BTech graduate from SRM University- 8.96/10
*Work*
Did a small venture of mine in NorthEast India's schools for activity based learning for about an year for which I was incubated and awarded a small grant too. And post that worked in a few start ups (all serving Education Industry B2B-admission leads & marketing, teacher certification) where my role involved client engagement, stake holder management(CxO,directors,etc), market penetration, account renewal & retention, did 0 to 1 market expansion in country like Ghana,Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh as a project lead.
*Extra curricular/Volunteering*- Involved in WEF global Shaper community(mentoring & sustainability);Also an Ahimsa Fellow (animal welfare policy studying & implementation understand People For Animals); Been Educator on Unacademy for AFCAT with 1Lakh+ views, 600+ lessons, 50+live students and training & onboarding of 50+ other educators.

So I am a little uncomfortable with my GMAT score. This was my third attempt. But Mcdonough average GMAT is 625 FE. What are my chances ? Should I apply with 615 ?

For more reference if needed here is my profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/malanipriya1996/
Nobody (not even consultants) can predict your chances, it depends on the college and what they are looking for in the class (for example, if there are already a lot of people with your background in the class, the competition naturally goes up)
R1 is hence the safest bet, cuz the whole class is free. R2 is slightly tricky cuz the class has taken shape, but there are solid opportunities with your profile.

It looks like you have a strong volunteering background
I would focus on that and talk about what that taught me and connect that experience to what you would like to do once you graduate
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> *venkycs98 writes:*
> Did anyone receive an interview invite?
I received an invite
All the best.
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I received an invite
Awesome!
When did you apply?
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I received an invite
Also do share your credentials/score/profile with which you applied please. Will be really helpful
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Thanks everyone for the good wishes! I applied in Round 1

Education: B.A. in Business Administration – GPA: 9.44/10 (Mexico)
Work Experience: Currently working in financial factoring and asset-based lending and helping SMEs access credit through alternative financing tools.
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Thanks everyone for the good wishes! I applied in Round 1

Education: B.A. in Business Administration – GPA: 9.44/10 (Mexico)
Work Experience: Currently working in financial factoring and asset-based lending and helping SMEs access credit through alternative financing tools.
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Congrats once again, DM me if you need help with the interviews
I tackled them in Feb :)
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When are interview invites expected?
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