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Indian male mechanical engineer working since 2 years at leading metal producer of the world in India : part of many teams which are important for the industry

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Internship at automobile industry
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Haven’t given GMAT yet : want to know how can I make my profile stronger

Want to know how can I make.my profile stronger

work more years, get promotions, work with international clients/teams, manage teams, and get a great GMAT score
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I think i am likely to get around 660 in gmat but i can get about 325 in GRE. Which one should i opt for ? I am really confused.
can you answer this one please
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Up next...received from a member......What are the profiles that would get the most schoarships? Any pointers that always adds value to scholarships would be most welcome
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Hi Shimri ,Good to have you here. Had a general question on LORs. Due to reasons,if a direct supervisor is unable to provide it , should it be necessarily mentioned in the optional essay; And how should the essay be tackled. Any pointers would help!
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can you answer this one please

325 in the GRE is a better score without a doubt vs. 660 in the GMAT...
For example, here are some averages:
Booth GMAT: 731, GRE 324
NYU GMAT:721 GRE:324
Ross: GMAT 720 GRE 321
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How is applicant with military service considered, serving officer from India aspiring for business school in US / top EU colleges. How relevant is GPA (I have about 74% from an Indian University)
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Up next...received from a member......What are the profiles that would get the most schoarships? Any pointers that always adds value to scholarships would be most welcome

a perfect applicant will also receive a scholarship :)
So, the criteria for a scholarship is often similar to an applicant:
Diversity, management experience, international exposure, great academics, excellent GMAT, interesting hobbies, lots of community experience and of course a kick-ass application!

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How is applicant with military service considered, serving officer from India aspiring for business school in US / top EU colleges. How relevant is GPA (I have about 74% from an Indian University)

We work with MANY Army applicants. generally speaking, schools love this background... but like any other candidate, you will need a good GMAT and great applications...
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Hi Shimri ,Good to have you here. Had a general question on LORs. Due to reasons,if a direct supervisor is unable to provide it , should it be necessarily mentioned in the optional essay; And how should the essay be tackled. Any pointers would help!

This is a common issue. I don’t want to use my direct manager as my recommender (because he will fire me, not promote me, not give me a bonus, etc.) schools know this situation... and yes, I would mention it, straightforwardly in the optional essay (something like: "I decided not to give my direct manager as a referee as he only knows me 6 months or as I am looking at a big promotion, etc. I would be glad to send over his details and a recommendation from him at a later stage of the application")

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Good luck in the GRE Vivek. interesting profile (Especially the Chile part!) but need to see your entire profile and GRE score and school wish list.
I suggest you focus now on the GRE and talk to me after that? Send me your CV, GRE score and slipt, the school wish list, and any additional information to ShimriW@ARINGO.com and we can take it from there

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Hi Shimri, in all your responses you mentioned excellent GMAT for good chances of scholarship. So, if we have excellent GRE then also do we have the equivalent opportunity to get scholarship?
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Hi Shimri, in all your responses you mentioned excellent GMAT for good chances of scholarship. So, if we have excellent GRE then also do we have the equivalent opportunity to get scholarship?

yes yes. GRE or GMAT same same!!!
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I also read that some companies ask for GMAT score. And I read it on a top school’s website. So is that true? That will make finding employment difficult right?
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I also read that some companies ask for GMAT score. And I read it on a top school’s website. So is that true? That will make finding employment difficult right?

vivek0805 thanks for being persistent on this topic.
but my answer won’t change.
Schools are indifferent to GRE or GMAT. get the highest score possible. for acceptance or scholarships for Harvard or for IESE. All schools. same same.
And the same goes for the very very few employers who ask for your GMAT score. they ALL know what a GRE is
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Thanks Shimri..Now i can focus on GRE.
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Hi Aringo, does a candidate age matter when pursuing top 10 schools? Are there schools with age limits for their full-time MBA program? I’m 32.
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