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26 May 2018, 12:36
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Hello everyone,
So I have taken the GMAT twice after a few months of studying and have only managed to land a score of 610. Underwhelming, I know. I'm retaking the GMAT but don't feel I'll do much better unless it's out of sheer luck.
I understand that the GMAT score is only one data point, so considering that I have strong work experience (5-6 years), albeit in a mid-sized company, a relatively impressive upwards salary trajectory (current total compensation $100k+), and a high GPA, albeit from a no-name university, do I stand a chance at a top-tier university for an MBA?
Some of my shortcomings may include a mediocre GMAT score, a no-name undergrad university, a no-name company (but again, the work experience and exposure within the company could be relatively impressive), and a lack of "extracurricular activities."
I am a U.S. citizen, male, in my late 20's, of Asian descent, and current work in IT/Management Consulting for a mid-sized company in a mid-sized city in the U.S.
Some dream schools: UCLA, USC, CMU, Duke, Univ. of Washington
Looking at my profile, would you say that these schools are within reach?
Thanks!
So I have taken the GMAT twice after a few months of studying and have only managed to land a score of 610. Underwhelming, I know. I'm retaking the GMAT but don't feel I'll do much better unless it's out of sheer luck.
I understand that the GMAT score is only one data point, so considering that I have strong work experience (5-6 years), albeit in a mid-sized company, a relatively impressive upwards salary trajectory (current total compensation $100k+), and a high GPA, albeit from a no-name university, do I stand a chance at a top-tier university for an MBA?
Some of my shortcomings may include a mediocre GMAT score, a no-name undergrad university, a no-name company (but again, the work experience and exposure within the company could be relatively impressive), and a lack of "extracurricular activities."
I am a U.S. citizen, male, in my late 20's, of Asian descent, and current work in IT/Management Consulting for a mid-sized company in a mid-sized city in the U.S.
Some dream schools: UCLA, USC, CMU, Duke, Univ. of Washington
Looking at my profile, would you say that these schools are within reach?
Thanks!
26 May 2018, 14:36
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Hi theiceman9081,
You're ultimately asking Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admission ... tants-124/
If you do choose to retest, then you should post back here - we can then discuss your prior studies, timeline and goals.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're ultimately asking Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admission ... tants-124/
If you do choose to retest, then you should post back here - we can then discuss your prior studies, timeline and goals.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
28 May 2018, 05:18
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theiceman9081
Hi theiceman9081,
Thanks for writing in.
It is good to see you analyze your profile so well
Certainly, the work experience, career progress, and high GPA will have their own weight and will help your case provided these are well-represented in your essays. Of course, how well your existing experience is woven with your career goals will also play a major role in determining the strength of your profile. Hence, do ensure that your professional experience, short-term goals, and long-term aspirations are in sync.Having said the above, with a 610, all the schools mentioned by you are Dream-Stretch schools as your GMAT will be a lot under the average and the positives in your profile may not be able to offset the negatives. We suggest that you approach your upcoming GMAT with greater preparation and confidence and you will surely be able to boost your score up. Even something upwards of 650 may give you a reasonable chance.
Hope this helped.
All the best!
