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29 Mar 2022, 14:08
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After studying for the GMAT and trying the official practice tests, I realise I might not be able to achieve a sufficient score for top deferred MBA programmes. Wanted to ask for some opinions from you guys who are more experienced!
Some background:
Final year university student at a top 5 UK university, STEM degree with first class honours. I have an IB internship completed and an IB full-time role lined up. GMAT practice tests were 670 and 690 and I'm running out of time to do any more revision (most deadlines are ~10 April);
Extra curriculars wise, I have some leadership experience at university but by no means strong not extensive; Have personal interests as well but definitely not super unique;
Come from an average ethnic/social representation.
I'm looking at the M7 business schools and am unsure if I'm being too ambitious with my current GMAT score.
What do you guys think? I've studied for about 2 weeks so far and took the two prep tests, one on my first day(670) and one yesterday(690). Should I pay the £270 for GMAT and submit an application or should I spend some more time studying for the GMAT and take it when I'm ready, to get a good score for a normal round application in a couple years time?
I am tempted to pay the fees, take the test and submit an application because everyone says that there's no harm in applying and they wished they did when they were undergrads.
But on the other hand I am also apprehensive for a couple reasons: I believe I have some potential for marginal improvements as I was mostly focusing on SC the last two weeks; I am also quite reluctant to pay the GMAT and application fees; I've heard that deferred admissions are more competitive than regular round admissions, I don't know if I'll just be wasting my time and money by rushing an application now.
All opinions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks all
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Some background:
Final year university student at a top 5 UK university, STEM degree with first class honours. I have an IB internship completed and an IB full-time role lined up. GMAT practice tests were 670 and 690 and I'm running out of time to do any more revision (most deadlines are ~10 April);
Extra curriculars wise, I have some leadership experience at university but by no means strong not extensive; Have personal interests as well but definitely not super unique;
Come from an average ethnic/social representation.
I'm looking at the M7 business schools and am unsure if I'm being too ambitious with my current GMAT score.
What do you guys think? I've studied for about 2 weeks so far and took the two prep tests, one on my first day(670) and one yesterday(690). Should I pay the £270 for GMAT and submit an application or should I spend some more time studying for the GMAT and take it when I'm ready, to get a good score for a normal round application in a couple years time?
I am tempted to pay the fees, take the test and submit an application because everyone says that there's no harm in applying and they wished they did when they were undergrads.
But on the other hand I am also apprehensive for a couple reasons: I believe I have some potential for marginal improvements as I was mostly focusing on SC the last two weeks; I am also quite reluctant to pay the GMAT and application fees; I've heard that deferred admissions are more competitive than regular round admissions, I don't know if I'll just be wasting my time and money by rushing an application now.
All opinions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks all
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29 Mar 2022, 19:55
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Hi and welcome to GMAT Club.
The Deferred MBA applications are competitive as there are only a few programs with limited spots (you are technically recruiting as a part of a future class). I have looked up a few profiles on the decision tracker and was only able to find decent info about Columbia - most admits seemed in the mid 700's
https://gmatclub.com/forum/decision-tra ... &status=10
I am not super familiar with deferred programs but seems it is a bit late in the game. Are they following different rounds? Are you potentially applying in R3? That's a very tough round to try to break into it
Unless I am really messing it up with deferred programs, it would seem it may be that you don't have enough time to put enough focus into the test prep for the application. I am not sure if it is an option or not but some FT programs (not deferred) have been fairly generous with test waivers. Is there a possibility one of the programs is offering that? Have you checked their program requirements/opportunities to waive the standardized tests? This maybe the last year...
Here is the full listing of deferred programs: https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-program-options-for-college-seniors-293110.html
The Deferred MBA applications are competitive as there are only a few programs with limited spots (you are technically recruiting as a part of a future class). I have looked up a few profiles on the decision tracker and was only able to find decent info about Columbia - most admits seemed in the mid 700's
https://gmatclub.com/forum/decision-tra ... &status=10
I am not super familiar with deferred programs but seems it is a bit late in the game. Are they following different rounds? Are you potentially applying in R3? That's a very tough round to try to break into it
Unless I am really messing it up with deferred programs, it would seem it may be that you don't have enough time to put enough focus into the test prep for the application. I am not sure if it is an option or not but some FT programs (not deferred) have been fairly generous with test waivers. Is there a possibility one of the programs is offering that? Have you checked their program requirements/opportunities to waive the standardized tests? This maybe the last year...
Here is the full listing of deferred programs: https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-program-options-for-college-seniors-293110.html
29 Mar 2022, 21:32
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Jjjjjjjjhhhhhhhh:
You should hold off and apply in 2-3 years. The GMAT aside, I don't think your profile right now is strong enough for these top deferred MBA programs. Since they take so few people and tend to target non-traditional folks, the margin is really thin. Then, adding the GMAT score, you're going to be filtered out pretty much from the get-go.
However, since you have an IB job lined up, you will be in much better shape to apply after you have accrued experience there and potentially at a second role. Plus, you can take a deep breath and work on getting that GMAT score to at least a 700 if not higher.
Whiel there's no harm in applying, your application/profile may still be on file by the time you re-apply. While your profile will be entirely different in a few years time, it would be better to have a clean slate.
The deferred MBA programs are a great option for some, but keep in mind that most don't get in that way.
You should hold off and apply in 2-3 years. The GMAT aside, I don't think your profile right now is strong enough for these top deferred MBA programs. Since they take so few people and tend to target non-traditional folks, the margin is really thin. Then, adding the GMAT score, you're going to be filtered out pretty much from the get-go.
However, since you have an IB job lined up, you will be in much better shape to apply after you have accrued experience there and potentially at a second role. Plus, you can take a deep breath and work on getting that GMAT score to at least a 700 if not higher.
Whiel there's no harm in applying, your application/profile may still be on file by the time you re-apply. While your profile will be entirely different in a few years time, it would be better to have a clean slate.
The deferred MBA programs are a great option for some, but keep in mind that most don't get in that way.
