Riteshchauhan
Is 690 GMAT good enough for Vanderbilt MBA.
I have 5 years of we as a software developer, leading multiple teams and projects.
I also tried my own startup for a year.
I'm Indian engineer from IIT.
Just craft your narrative in a way that's unique to you.
Dude, just apply. You're not only a GMAT score, or the IT profession, or your nationality. While you might face some competition, I bet something (just need one thing) about your WE or extracurriculars stands out. If not, work on the art of storytelling. Find insightful lessons from mundane experiences and present them in a way that no other similar candidate from your demographic will be able to replicate. Use examples of critical thinking, self-accountability/humbleness, and innovative thinking. Also, don't just apply based on rankings. Business School is a business at the end of the day. They are looking at how EMPLOYABLE you'll be once you graduate based on your background, previous WE, and post-MBA goals. That's why test scores are just one factor in admissions. Hope this helps, and good luck!