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Dec 19 Chat with ARINGO: Round 2 this year or Round 1 next year? 16 Dec 2021, 02:17
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Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here.
My name is Shimri Winters
I hold a BA in computer science and an MBA from the London Business School

I head the strategey at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting (https://www.ARINGO.com) we help candidates get accepted into top business schools, even with lower-than-average GMAT scores (I have a 660 😊 )

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Dec 19 Chat with ARINGO: Round 2 this year or Round 1 next year? Updated on: 19 Dec 2021, 09:05
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Question ............ R2 this year vs R1 next year. for Indian IT Male.

Question ........... Sometimes colleges go for round 3, is it any good to apply for round 3?
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I can ask and answer some questions on my own
Q: some schools are allowing to apply with a GMAT waiver, is this a good idea? What are the chances? What are the advantages? And what are the downsides?

A: yes, if you want to apply this year, and can’t get your GMAT score in time, then, this is a good idea (and probably your only valid option).
- What are the chances? Probably 50% lower than if you applied with a 730.
- What are the downsides? Time, and money.
- Any admissions issue if I want to try this year, and worst-case apply next year? No! worst case, you reapply next year, with a good GMAT score
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Hi I have around 4 years of experience and a masters degree in Engineering. I am confused between round 2 this year and round 1 next year. I am yet to finish drafting my applications very well. I am Indian male working in Canada now. I have a GMAT 700 but also plan to attempt again soon to increase to 740 +. What is your suggestion?
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Question ............ R2 this year vs R1 next year. for Indian IT Male.
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"Who knows vs. who knows"
It is a tough year. But there are no signs of it changing next year
If your application is "maximised" this year, (professional experience, GMAT, good apps etc.) then R2, if not, then next year
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I have a 620 on GMAT but think time’s running out for a next attempt before R2. Should I apply to decent colleges now or wait for R1 with another attempt (targeting 700). I have around 7 years of experience now and believe I am running out of time for pursuing MBA
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Indian,Female
Age:28
Education : Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Year of Graduation : 2013

I gave CAT immediatley after my under graduation to pursue MBA in India and scored 89 percentiel. I got admissions form IIM Shillong, IIM Trichy among others but did take any of those as I was aiming for top 5 schools.
GPA: 3/4

Anticipated test score : 720+

Work Experience : Worked for an NGO to raise funds for SAVE THE CHILDREN Org for 6 months after my under graduation.
Currently,Working with startup for past 3 years and working as System Administrator with IBM for 5 years now.

Extra curricular activites : I am a yoga trainer, currently taking online yoga sessions.
I also take online Spoken English classes.
And I am a Carnatic Vocalist and painter. I have led a club in my college to encourage artist in students.

Goals Post MBA : Strategic Management ; Long term : Entrepreneur

Target Business Schools : HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISB. Could you please suggest other programs
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International candidates’ chances are quite low in last rounds. in this case, I usually suggest going for R1. Again, this depends on your profile, years of experience, GMAT, schools in question etc. but as a rule of thumb, international candidates should stay away from last rounds

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Hi I have around 4 years of experience and a masters degree in Engineering. I am confused between round 2 this year and round 1 next year. I am yet to finish drafting my applications very well. I am Indian male working in Canada now. I have a GMAT 700 but also plan to attempt again soon to increase to 740 +. What is your suggestion?
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I don’t know which schools you are aiming for and what the deadlines are
But, if your GMAT is not maximized, and your apps are not ready, and you don’t have to apply this year, it sounds smarter to apply next year...
But again, I might be missing some of the info
Why don’t you send me your CV, GMAT score and next GMAT plan and schools in question and I will look into this in greater detail? I am on Shimriw@ARINGO.com
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I don’t know which schools you are aiming for and what the deadlines are
But, if your GMAT is not maximized, and your apps are not ready, and you don’t have to apply this year, it sounds smarter to apply next year...
But again, I might be missing some of the info
Why don’t you send me your CV, GMAT score and next GMAT plan and schools in question and I will look into this in greater detail? I am on Shimriw@ARINGO.com
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Thank you. I will send you and email will the details. Thanks!
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7 years or 8 years are both fine
620 is considered low. for nearly any school.
I don’t know which schools you are targeting, maybe elaborate on that? and also more on your profile
BUT just don’t the basis of the GMAT, I think you might want to wait, vs. not getting in

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Question .......... East Asian Male/29/Canada, graduated from a top 3 Canadian uni (3.0 Econ Major). GMAT: 730. Post-MBA goal: Investment Banking. WE: 4 years Capital Markets exp at a top 3 Canadian bank, 2 yrs in a rotation program, 2 yrs senior analyst position. Responsible for market/credit/liquidity risk oversight for trading business. Schools: Cornell, UCLA, Stern, Columbia, Darden
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I have a 620 on GMAT but think time’s running out for a next attempt before R2. Should I apply to decent colleges now or wait for R1 with another attempt (targeting 700). I have around 7 years of experience now and believe I am running out of time for pursuing MBA
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I’ve GRE Score of 320 (155V 165Q) and I would be applying to R2. My post MBA goal is Corporate Finance. WE (64 Months handling USD 9.08Mn portfolio - 44 months management experience- 4 people reporting to me directly), 8.41/10 Undergrad, 8.44/10 (Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance). Target Schools Rice, Owen, Emory, Kelley, Foster, Cornell, Duke, McDonough. Are they realistic to get an admit in R2?
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Education : Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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GPA: 3/4

Anticipated test score : 720+

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Currently,Working with startup for past 3 years and working as System Administrator with IBM for 5 years now.

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And I am a Carnatic Vocalist and painter. I have led a club in my college to encourage artist in students.

Goals Post MBA : Strategic Management ; Long term : Entrepreneur

Target Business Schools : HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISB. Could you please suggest other programs
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Sajjad1994 hi,
Sounds like you have a good profile.
Maybe send me your CV once you have a GMAT and I will try to help further (to: shimriw@ARINGO.com)
The schools you mentioned seem to be on par, but it really depends on your GMAT and on your profile (do you have managerial experience? do you have international experience?)
Other schools? Maybe Oxford / IESE (if the GMAT is 680-710) or LBS if the GMAT goes up a bit (and lots of American options)

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Once I’ve an admit, I’d be preparing for GMAT to get 700 as for finance roles before program commence in August next year, I’ve heard it becomes prerequisite to have GMAT. Also should I inform this to interviewer at the time of Interview?
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Question .......... East Asian Male/29/Canada, graduated from a top 3 Canadian uni (3.0 Econ Major). GMAT: 730. Post-MBA goal: Investment Banking. WE: 4 years Capital Markets exp at a top 3 Canadian bank, 2 yrs in a rotation program, 2 yrs senior analyst position. Responsible for market/credit/liquidity risk oversight for trading business. Schools: Cornell, UCLA, Stern, Columbia, Darden
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Not sure what the question is here :)
But this sounds like a very strong candidate! and the school list Is definitely a good one (with NYU and CBS as harder to get into and the rest as more competitive) happy to answer a question, otherwise, good luck!
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Question ......... Hi, I am working as an Assistant Manager at KPMG, India with almost 2 years’ experience. Had started with a mid-size CA firm after graduation in May 2015. During past 6 years, I got 2 promotions and now working as one of the leads of the team. My specilisation is in Statutory Audit of Financial Sector. I have not yet given GMAT but planning to attempt. My target areas are Consulting and Investment Banking.
Educational background – Chartered Accountant with May 2015 clear-out, 7/10 - Bachelor in Commerce, K J Somaiya, University of Mumbai
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I’ve GRE Score of 320 (155V 165Q) and I would be applying to R2. My post MBA goal is Corporate Finance. WE (64 Months handling USD 9.08Mn portfolio - 44 months management experience- 4 people reporting to me directly), 8.41/10 Undergrad, 8.44/10 (Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance). Target Schools Rice, Owen, Emory, Kelley, Foster, Cornell, Duke, McDonough. Are they realistic to get an admit in R2?
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In terms of your GRE - these schools are realistic
But , as I know so little about you, hard to say
IT is all down to the applications - if you do a good job, then your chances are high! :)
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Once I’ve an admit, I’d be preparing for GMAT to get 700 as for finance roles before program commence in August next year, I’ve heard it becomes prerequisite to have GMAT. Also should I inform this to interviewer at the time of Interview?
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I don’t think this is relevant for your interviewer
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In terms of your GRE - these schools are realistic
But , as I know so little about you, hard to say
IT is all down to the applications - if you do a good job, then your chances are high! :)
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May I email my CV to you for review along with my detailed profile? If that helps.

Thanks

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I don’t think this is relevant for your interviewer
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That helps!

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