Score: 710 GMAT
GPA: 3.56
Pre-MBA industry: Energy and Utilities
Post-MBA industry: Energy and Utilities
6-year Oil and Gas management professional looking to step into Portfolio Management in Renewables Energy post-MBA either in the US or Europe. First generation college student, official Red Cross volunteer, Union president at departmental-level at work, and a certified PMP, RMP, PMI-SP by PMI.
Long term would like to go back home to involve in the renewable transition of the country. Has been involved in some major renewable projects in my current jobs but expect an MBA will provide more leadership/ network/ and global perspectives.
I highly value the community contribution so want to go to schools such as HBS, Wharton, Booth, Ross.
AppliedSep 19, 23
DeniedOct 14, 23
AppliedSep 2, 23
DeniedOct 4, 23
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I think you’re doing really well by connecting with other applicants and talking to the current students and learning what it takes.
A big part of the application is to show yourself as a top 5% performer in everything you do.
You don’t want to come off arrogant or anything like that but instead you use results to paint the picture. For example, someone may have volunteered for Red Cross but you’ve done more than just volunteer, perhaps you made some recommendations or suggestions or you took initiative beyond the expected. and all of your examples and essays you want to clearly exceed expectations at work, and everywhere else.
Looking at other applicants, it seems like Vietnam the ground 700 may be totally cool score. I’m not sure if you need to give any (s) these are explanations, anyone coming from India definitely would have to, because it’s just too competitive but looking at your other successful countrymen, or women, it seems the score works.
Finally I would say it’s very awesome and fantastic that you are planning to continue to work in a similar industry and that you already have taken steps to enter the renewables sector. It’s a great confirmation that you’re not just sitting on your butt and you’re taking initiative and not just waiting for business school to help you get there so I think you’re doing all the right things 👍
PS. It seems we have quite a number of folks from Vietnam playing this year. I am pleasantly surprised 😎
I am considering retaking my GMAT because 1. the IR in my last attempt was terrible (was exhausted and wanted to end the test) and 2. I'm consistently scoring around 710-740 in my practice exams and my gut instinct told me I'm not going to score higher. Do you think I should give it another shot?