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what is the GMAT score I should target as an Indian applicant for Stern?

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BUT YOUR OVERALL PROFILE ALSO MATTERS

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what is the GMAT score I should target as an Indian applicant for Stern?

For Indians i will recommend a simple formula which is kinda heartbreaking

Since Indians and Chinese come from a highly competitive pool, when it comes to GMAT scores , target 30-40 points above the average score to stay competitive

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I’d love to ask the reapplicants in the group a few questions and am eager to learn from your experiences.

Looking back, what do you think you would have done differently during your previous application?

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Get the GMAT out of the way before starting the application.

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Get the GMAT out of the way before starting the application.

Thank you 🙏

I already sorted it .

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following this thread - does anyone have the list requirements for reapplicants? I saw a page on the documents saying some are not needed (e.g., pick six, EQ endorsement), but somehow could not find it again.

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following this thread - does anyone have the list requirements for reapplicants? I saw a page on the documents saying some are not needed (e.g., pick six, EQ endorsement), but somehow could not find it again.
> I’d love to ask the reapplicants in the group a few questions and am eager to learn from your experiences.
> Looking back, what do you think you would have done differently during your previous application?

I hope reapplicants come forward with answer for this question

None the less it will also be in your best interest to reach out to the ad com via email or you can attend their QnA session online and get all your doubts sorted and probably you will also be able to help other reapplicants having similar doubts.

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Hey hi anyone here applying to NYU without the score.. I am planning for GMAT waiver

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me with a 3.26 gpa lol

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