Hi. Great professional background. It is probably going to be a bit tricky with 640 and some of these MBA programs that have 700 as their average - there is just little chance of getting in. Some of them do offer a test waiver, and likely better to waive in that case.

If you have a strong academic background (which sounds like you do), you ideally want to have a strong score for consistency sake. 640 is an old score, is there a chance you can do better on the GMAT Focus or GRE? if those are out of question, then I think you will be likely limited to Imperial out of your options. Maybe Ivey or Fisher but I would try to apply without a score even to those.

P.S. Keep in mind that many of your classmates will have 5-7 years of work experience in the MBA which will give them an edge. Masters will be more of your age but the jobs after Masters are slightly different than after an MBA, so one option could be to wait a year when you have 4 years at matriculation and more seasoned with a higher score. In that case if you can summon a 655+ score, or higher, you will be looking at scholarship opportunities as well potentially.

Thank you, this is very insightful. I already set my mind to join the 2025 session, so I thought of pivoting to a Masters in Finance instead. It would take a bit more time to improve my GMAT or get a good GRE score. I have sort of changed my preferences, do you think I stand a chance for a masters in fin?

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I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your chances, your work experience is slightly on the lower end. Adcoms usually look for applicants with about 4-5 years of experience for a FT MBA. Plus, a 640 is another concern. If you are more inclined towards an MBA, I would recommend applying for the 2026 intake and giving another attempt on the FE version of the GMAT exam. A 675 on the FE version would be a strong score, anything above that would be a plus.

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Looking at your profile, you have a strong GPA, which really highlights your academic abilities and commitment. However, with a GMAT score of 640 and some limited work experience, you might face a few challenges in the competitive MBA admissions landscape. To make your application stand out, consider gaining more relevant work experience. This can really showcase your leadership and teamwork skills. Additionally, I would suggest you retake the GMAT and aim for a higher score, which could significantly boost your application.

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