Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 5.4/7
Pre-MBA industry: Other
Post-MBA industry: Technology
2 months ago
19 Feb 2026 01:02
I am a Civil Engineer from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (1st ranked University in Latam).
I graduated on the top 15% of my class in terms of GPA, and obtained the highest score in the graduation exam among 100+ participants.
I have experience as an engineer in the mining industry, and I also had a startup and aquired a 140k USD Government fund for Technology development.
I am pretty confident I will get a 1% top GMAT score.
I would like to apply to a business school in Europe with focus on innovation and entrepenuership, and get a 100% scolarship.
I would like to use my MBA to start a new business or to join a startup.
With your kind of acads, pedigree, diversity and WE, you are underaiming in terms of MBA programs. Assuming that you can get a high GMAT/GRE score, you are therefore in a position to go for super selective programs. (Remember: High GMAT/GRE scores would be extremely helpful)
It's great however, that you have started to think about the application even before you have taken your GMAT, since crafting compelling essays and stories will take time, but are very needed to help you highlight your initiatives pitted against the challenges you have faced.
Your planned goals would need to be clearer though; well crafted description of ECs can also help you differentiate yourself.
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