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20 Sep 2023, 21:53

Welcome! We have quite a vibrant group from Vietnam here. Just search for some of the profiles in the last couple of weeks and you’ll see quite diverse group group. You’re definitely in good company!

PS. I don’t know a whole lot about NUS but I think it’s definitely one of the top programs in Asia. I guess NTU could be another option. Are you applying to any other programs? Are you planning to work in Singapore in the ideal state?

20 Sep 2023, 21:54

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Phuong5

20 Sep 2023, 22:00

Yes, I will apply to NTU. The reason I choose Singapore because I intend to return to Vietnam to work post-MBA (may be not immediately, but definite after graduation about 2 years). Actually, I want to go deep into digital transformation and innovation; given Singapore is the Asian innovation hub and the school's tie to the APAC market (also low cost as well), I want to go to NUS or NTU MBA.

20 Sep 2023, 22:02

Makes sense. There is a decent MBB presence in Singapore or I would rather say strong.

Coming from consulting/Big for background is great so you’ll definitely get picked for the interviews but keep in mind that interviews are really tough for MBB consulting. They’re pretty selective and very competitive. Often they start just a few months after you start school so very quickly.

I guess another option would be INSEAD. Singapore campus.

cup_vt

21 Sep 2023, 00:43

Hi, we do have a group of Vietnam applicants for next year intake. PM me if you would like to join. We share info/lesson/exp to apply.

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20 Sep 2023, 20:52

Hi. Just a quick note about the 720 - it will be a tad of a reach to break through as an Asian engineer. We have been seeing folks with 750 and higher scores. Check the latest decision tracker reports - with filters right here in another tab.

I would add Darden. It is a nice sleeper program with good MBB consulting. UNC may be a good option as well just in case the score holds you back.

Auror_07

20 Sep 2023, 22:42

Thanks for your response bb! Yes I am not very confident about my prospects as well with my current GMAT score, but I just wanted to start with building my applications while trying to have another go at the GMAT. Hopefully it'll all come together well before round 2, if not will have to wait till next year to apply. However, I wanted to know if with this score and with a decent application, would it also be a reach to try some of the European schools, Oxford, Cambridge, etc. I checked that the median GMAT for these schools are well below 720.

20 Sep 2023, 14:38

Hello and welcome to GMAT Club.

To be very frank, 640 for one with demographic from Asia is a tough sell. If you have taken GMA multiple times and hit a wall, try the jury. You may be able to hit much closer to the average or perhaps even above. Otherwise you’re looking at schools with the average of about 600 or 620 and that’s pretty low down the list. At least in the US. I wish I had much better news but I figured no reason to blow smoke and waste your time.

MBAGuide

20 Sep 2023, 19:33

Hi,

The silver lining, I see is your Quant score of 49. However, with a V28, not only are you less competitive within your demographic, but the V28 also highlights a fundamental issue with your verbal abilities across multiple attempts (at least that is how it may appear to the admissions committees). Consequently, they may be concerned that you would be at a significant disadvantage in a global cohort, where discussion-based pedagogy is fundamental to the curriculum. They may also think you would struggle with networking or at recruitments eventually.

If I were in your position, I would aim for a top business school in India, submit a strong application, and work toward international career opportunities gradually. I would not compromise with a Tier 3 school in the US with a GMAT score of 640, that has a poor brand recall elsewhere (especially if you ever have to move back to India).
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