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4 years
India
2027
Female
Score: 645 GMAT Focus
GPA: 9.5
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 1,
2027
18 days ago
4 Apr 2026 05:04
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
18 days ago
4 Apr 2026 05:04
4 months ago
10 Dec 2025 10:12
GMAT Focus:
Attempts: 575 → 635 → 645
Latest split:
Quant: 80 (67th percentile)
Verbal: 83
Data Insights: 82
My sense is that Quant has been more of an execution/timing issue than a conceptual gap, and I’ve been able to perform at a higher level in mocks.
Academics:
10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 97.5%
Undergrad: 9.5 CGPA
Work Experience (~4 years):
Strategy consultant at a boutique firm (BFSI / fintech focus)
Strong client-facing role with international exposure; have traveled abroad to present work
2 fast-track promotions
Additional responsibilities beyond core consulting:
Leading strategy and business development initiatives for the firm
Led a full firm rebranding effort and currently manage client communications
Leadership & Extra-Curriculars:
Project Head at Entrepreneurship Cell; founded a pro-bono consulting initiative for NGOs
Ran a small design/branding business during COVID, reflecting a parallel interest in marketing/branding
Post-MBA Goals:
Fintech / VC / strategy roles
Questions:
With a 645, how competitive am I for:
M7
INSEAD / LBS
T10–T15 US schools
How do adcoms typically view a slightly lower but balanced Quant score in the context of strong academics and consulting experience?
Attempts: 575 → 635 → 645
Latest split:
Quant: 80 (67th percentile)
Verbal: 83
Data Insights: 82
My sense is that Quant has been more of an execution/timing issue than a conceptual gap, and I’ve been able to perform at a higher level in mocks.
Academics:
10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 97.5%
Undergrad: 9.5 CGPA
Work Experience (~4 years):
Strategy consultant at a boutique firm (BFSI / fintech focus)
Strong client-facing role with international exposure; have traveled abroad to present work
2 fast-track promotions
Additional responsibilities beyond core consulting:
Leading strategy and business development initiatives for the firm
Led a full firm rebranding effort and currently manage client communications
Leadership & Extra-Curriculars:
Project Head at Entrepreneurship Cell; founded a pro-bono consulting initiative for NGOs
Ran a small design/branding business during COVID, reflecting a parallel interest in marketing/branding
Post-MBA Goals:
Fintech / VC / strategy roles
Questions:
With a 645, how competitive am I for:
M7
INSEAD / LBS
T10–T15 US schools
How do adcoms typically view a slightly lower but balanced Quant score in the context of strong academics and consulting experience?
Was your quant score higher in any of the prior attempts?
If your goal is M7/ INSEAD/ LBS, my suggestion would be to go for a retake, or consider switching to GRE if you believe you can score well there.
One of our recent INSEAD admits had a 615 GMAT - she had a consulting background too, along with international exposure. She had to retake the exam 6 or 7 times, and unfortunately couldn't score higher. Since the rest of her profile was strong, we gave it our best shot, and it worked.
So, whilst you might stand a chance with your current score, these are highly competitive programs, and if you do have time to retake, a higher score will help improve your chances. Also because you mention you scored higher in mocks.
Feel free to reach out with your CV for a more detailed assessment.
Regards,
Arvind (Founder, admitStreet)
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