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Algeria
2026
Male
Score: 555 GMAT Focus
GPA: 17/20
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
LBS
Master in Financial Analysis
Master in Financial Analysis
1 month ago
2 Mar 2026 03:03
8 months ago
10 Aug 2025 01:08
Planning to apply in Round 3 with this profile:
I ranked 2nd out of 90 in my cohort at a mid tier French business school (top 10 nationally), in a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
I completed three full time internships (6 months each): private equity (c. €1bn AUM), corporate development, and M&A at a well known boutique.
On the extracurricular side, I have several meaningful experiences (charity fundraising, student societies, sports), though nothing particularly exceptional.
My main weakness is my GMAT score. I read that 555 is the minimum accepted, so I’m wondering whether that still makes my application viable for Round 3, or whether you’d recommend retaking the GMAT and applying with an improved score.
Thanks a lot for your help.
I ranked 2nd out of 90 in my cohort at a mid tier French business school (top 10 nationally), in a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
I completed three full time internships (6 months each): private equity (c. €1bn AUM), corporate development, and M&A at a well known boutique.
On the extracurricular side, I have several meaningful experiences (charity fundraising, student societies, sports), though nothing particularly exceptional.
My main weakness is my GMAT score. I read that 555 is the minimum accepted, so I’m wondering whether that still makes my application viable for Round 3, or whether you’d recommend retaking the GMAT and applying with an improved score.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks strong on the surface. I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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