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06 Feb 2017, 11:22
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Hi All,
I gave my first attempt this weekend and scored 760 (Q50/V42). A lot of the credit goes to this forum and the amazing people and posts
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I am considering the option of submitting an application to schools for Round 3 as I am not comfortable with waiting for a year and joining in 2018. I had initially scheduled my exam for fall 2016, but fell sick and spent a bunch of time at the hospital, so things went off track and had to reschedule the exam.
I have about 5 years of experience in Financial Research, consulting and Business Development including a stint on a US Hedge fund as a Buy side analyst, followed by a couple of entrepreneurial ventures. 63% in Undergrad, but have loads of non academic activity to show for the low %. I am inclined to consider investing two/one years in an MBA only if I get an admit in a tier 1 college.
Based on what I have read, chances of getting a call in Round 3 are slim and trends are indicative of very less likelihood, now that puts me in two minds about applying now.
I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences and advice on this end. How would you rate the chances for a 760 score with my profile?
Cheers
I gave my first attempt this weekend and scored 760 (Q50/V42). A lot of the credit goes to this forum and the amazing people and posts
.I am considering the option of submitting an application to schools for Round 3 as I am not comfortable with waiting for a year and joining in 2018. I had initially scheduled my exam for fall 2016, but fell sick and spent a bunch of time at the hospital, so things went off track and had to reschedule the exam.
I have about 5 years of experience in Financial Research, consulting and Business Development including a stint on a US Hedge fund as a Buy side analyst, followed by a couple of entrepreneurial ventures. 63% in Undergrad, but have loads of non academic activity to show for the low %. I am inclined to consider investing two/one years in an MBA only if I get an admit in a tier 1 college.
Based on what I have read, chances of getting a call in Round 3 are slim and trends are indicative of very less likelihood, now that puts me in two minds about applying now.
I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences and advice on this end. How would you rate the chances for a 760 score with my profile?
Cheers
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06 Feb 2017, 13:27
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Hi there,
Seriously nice job on the GMAT! Now the hard work begins So the truth about round 3 is that it’s very challenging, especially if you’re an international applicant (which I think you are?) Now you do have a compelling reason why you waited until round 3, which helps, but it’s still a wild card in terms of admissions chances. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like your profile is a bit of a mixed bag – great GMAT, below average GPA, great extra-curriculars, choppy work experience (although the details are what matter when it comes to your work experience). In my experience, round 3 acceptance at the top 10 schools is reserved for unique and/or truly exceptional candidates. It’s not to say that you don’t fit that bill – but the odds are tough. With that said, if round 1 next year is 100% off the table and it’s “round 3 or bust”, then you might as well apply to a few schools and see what happens. There’s minimal downside and you’ll never know until you try.
Alternatively, have you considered a couple of the European MBA programs? They tend to have higher acceptance rates in the later rounds on average. INSEAD also has a January intake that could be a good match for your timing. Or how about the Columbia J-Term program?
I hope this wasn’t too direct! If you’d like to chat through the specifics of your profile, I’ll be able to better advise you on round 3. Absent more details, I can only provide general feedback on overall round 3 outcomes and chances.
Best of luck to you either way!
Kindly,
Melody
Seriously nice job on the GMAT! Now the hard work begins
So the truth about round 3 is that it’s very challenging, especially if you’re an international applicant (which I think you are?) Now you do have a compelling reason why you waited until round 3, which helps, but it’s still a wild card in terms of admissions chances. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like your profile is a bit of a mixed bag – great GMAT, below average GPA, great extra-curriculars, choppy work experience (although the details are what matter when it comes to your work experience). In my experience, round 3 acceptance at the top 10 schools is reserved for unique and/or truly exceptional candidates. It’s not to say that you don’t fit that bill – but the odds are tough. With that said, if round 1 next year is 100% off the table and it’s “round 3 or bust”, then you might as well apply to a few schools and see what happens. There’s minimal downside and you’ll never know until you try. Alternatively, have you considered a couple of the European MBA programs? They tend to have higher acceptance rates in the later rounds on average. INSEAD also has a January intake that could be a good match for your timing. Or how about the Columbia J-Term program?
I hope this wasn’t too direct! If you’d like to chat through the specifics of your profile, I’ll be able to better advise you on round 3. Absent more details, I can only provide general feedback on overall round 3 outcomes and chances.
Best of luck to you either way!
Kindly,
Melody
07 Feb 2017, 05:21
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VantagePointMelody
Hi there,
Seriously nice job on the GMAT! Now the hard work begins So the truth about round 3 is that it’s very challenging, especially if you’re an international applicant (which I think you are?) Now you do have a compelling reason why you waited until round 3, which helps, but it’s still a wild card in terms of admissions chances. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like your profile is a bit of a mixed bag – great GMAT, below average GPA, great extra-curriculars, choppy work experience (although the details are what matter when it comes to your work experience). In my experience, round 3 acceptance at the top 10 schools is reserved for unique and/or truly exceptional candidates. It’s not to say that you don’t fit that bill – but the odds are tough. With that said, if round 1 next year is 100% off the table and it’s “round 3 or bust”, then you might as well apply to a few schools and see what happens. There’s minimal downside and you’ll never know until you try.
Alternatively, have you considered a couple of the European MBA programs? They tend to have higher acceptance rates in the later rounds on average. INSEAD also has a January intake that could be a good match for your timing. Or how about the Columbia J-Term program?
I hope this wasn’t too direct! If you’d like to chat through the specifics of your profile, I’ll be able to better advise you on round 3. Absent more details, I can only provide general feedback on overall round 3 outcomes and chances.
Best of luck to you either way!
Kindly,
Melody
Seriously nice job on the GMAT! Now the hard work begins
So the truth about round 3 is that it’s very challenging, especially if you’re an international applicant (which I think you are?) Now you do have a compelling reason why you waited until round 3, which helps, but it’s still a wild card in terms of admissions chances. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like your profile is a bit of a mixed bag – great GMAT, below average GPA, great extra-curriculars, choppy work experience (although the details are what matter when it comes to your work experience). In my experience, round 3 acceptance at the top 10 schools is reserved for unique and/or truly exceptional candidates. It’s not to say that you don’t fit that bill – but the odds are tough. With that said, if round 1 next year is 100% off the table and it’s “round 3 or bust”, then you might as well apply to a few schools and see what happens. There’s minimal downside and you’ll never know until you try. Alternatively, have you considered a couple of the European MBA programs? They tend to have higher acceptance rates in the later rounds on average. INSEAD also has a January intake that could be a good match for your timing. Or how about the Columbia J-Term program?
I hope this wasn’t too direct! If you’d like to chat through the specifics of your profile, I’ll be able to better advise you on round 3. Absent more details, I can only provide general feedback on overall round 3 outcomes and chances.
Best of luck to you either way!
Kindly,
Melody
Thanks for your response Melody, it was very helpful. To answer a few of your questions - Yes I am in International Candidate (from India). Round 1 Next year is not 100% off the table, but is still something i'm not 100% comfortable with. I haven't considered INSEAD or Columbia so far, but will look into these schools. However, I would still want to try some of the Tier 1 schools in the US if I choose to apply for an MBA. Thank you once again for your help.
