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6 years
Hungary
2025
Male
Score: 675 GMAT Focus
GPA: 4.46
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
McCombs
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedDec 12, 24
InterviewedFeb 4, 25
9 months ago
11 Feb 2025 09:02
CEIBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedOct 24, 24
AcceptedNov 27, 24
Scholarship50%
9 months ago
10 Feb 2025 06:02
Harvard
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedDec 12, 24
DeniedJan 29, 25
9 months ago
3 Feb 2025 08:02
Sloan MIT
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedDec 15, 24
11 months ago
15 Dec 2024 02:12
Stanford GSB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedDec 12, 24
11 months ago
13 Dec 2024 01:12
1 year ago
26 Aug 2024 01:08
Short term goals - moving into a PM position in Health Tech company

Long term goals - having my own health tech startup

Been working as a Software Engineer for 5+ years (6+ years at matriculation), without a formal degree (mostly for health tech companies, that's why I studied medicine and chemical engineering before becoming a software engineer, the health field interests me very much)
Graduated this June with a Bachelors in Business administration and management, GPA 4.46

My main EC is that I'm a two time national champion powerlifter

I'm quite unsure about my GMAT score, especially the quant one.
675 QR:81 VR:86: DI:84
I feel that this quant score would give way to questions, rightfully so. Should I defer my application to round 2 and retake the gmat?
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1 year ago
26 Aug 2024, 03:34
Hi. Could you please elaborate your experiences?
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1 year ago
27 Aug 2024, 03:46
I elaborated my experiences, I hope I included everything useful
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1 year ago
27 Aug 2024, 05:01
Hey, Merthen


Your GMAT FE score 675 puts you in a good spot for many top MBA programs. This score shows you did well in verbal and DI, which means you communicate and analyze well. But your quant score might worry some adcoms for programs emphasizing quantitative proficiency. I would suggest including your quantitative skills in the applications and their impact.

Boosting your GMAT quant score could boost your application, but your 4.46 GPA, six years in health tech, and unique extracurriculars make your profile rock-solid. Your MBA goals align with leveraging your skills for innovation and show your entrepreneurial drive to impact the industry positively. If you think a better GMAT quant score would boost your application, consider retaking it before applying. But if you feel sure that your strong GPA, work experience, and well-defined career goals make up for the quant score, you can go ahead and send in your applications now.


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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 06:22
Thank you for your insight
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1 year ago
27 Aug 2024, 10:33
Hey! That's fantastic profile. your GMAT is just fine - it is right where your average would be and GMAT is not what gets you into the M7's. The only reason to get over the average is if you want to cover up some issues with GPA but it looks like your GPA is solid (assuming on a 5-point scale?). The biggest question will be your professional growth / career. Have you been able to stand out among peers, etc.

One aspect I am not sure about is having just completed your Undergrad. This may be a weakness as you have had a job pre-Undergrad and for an employer and AdCom as well that may signal that your job was not that great perhaps so you will definitely need to explain this aspect as it has some risk associated for the AdCom/school with it so you need to make them feel very comfortable there.
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 06:20
Thank you for your reply, it never crossed my mind, that my work experience would be an issue, as I'm on the brink of becoming a senior software dev, so my job would usually be considered something people do after undergrad, just that I never graduated until now (and in a different discipline). Could that really be an issue? The only reason I actually got a degree, so that I can move up in my career, which is the same reason I'm applying for MBAs.
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 18:04
Hi. I don't think it is an issue as a problem but I would explain it, esp if it is not a global brand. You want it to be clear from your essays that you were not a junior developer and make sure that your recommenders are talking about your level of seniority so that concern is eliminated. Think about it this way - your background is not fitting a typical mold. This means there is more scrutiny, attention and risk for AdCom to take you compared to a typical applicant. AdCom have little tolerance for risk in Admissions unfortunately.
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1 year ago
29 Aug 2024, 00:37
Hi bb. I ran a full-time business during undergrad and want to include it to consider me a strong candidate. But, no one can write a letter to strengthen the claim. What do you think I should do? Thanks
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1 year ago
27 Aug 2024, 11:31
Hi Merthen
I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, GPA and GMAT looks decent. See a higher GMAT would definitely enhance your chances of getting an admit, but your current score is decent too. Now the important part is to present an overall strong profile.
Apart your GMAT score, your application should also highlight some skills that adcoms look for- like leadership experience, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in groups. Being a national power lifter will add value to your application. Have you ever been involved in some social activities/ NGO work?

Now my main concern is your work experience, adcoms usually consider experience after your undergrad, and since you have mentioned completing your graduation a few months back, I would recommend reaching out to schools and getting clarity over this. We can also connect for a detailed discussion regarding your profile, specifically regarding your work experience.

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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 06:22
Thank you for your reply, I never thought that being a software engineer, on the brink of becoming a senior, wouldn't be considered after grad work experience, if not for the technicality that I haven't finished my chem engineer degree.
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 09:36
Interesting background. Just to ensure, you attended school for your bachelor while working at your current company?
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 10:02
Well, technically I switched companies in the meantime, but yes, I got my bachelors part time while working full time.
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 10:38
Wow, that is even more interesting. I got my bachelor while working full-time too. Something may hinder is that sometimes some school requires you to have 2 years post-undergrad experience. However, I am unsure whether the condition can be compensated by having 6+ years working experiences.
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1 year ago
28 Aug 2024, 10:39
Reaching out school representatives will help a lot
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10 months ago
02 Jan 2025, 11:44
Hey, how was your interview experience at CEIBS?