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19 Jul 2025, 11:31
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Hi, I am starting to feel a bit scared about my MBA applications and I’m looking for advice. I recently scored a 635 on the GMAT, which is similar to my usual mock scores (645-655). My quant score, in particular, dropped from my typical 90th percentile to around 60th. With Round 1 deadlines approaching, I’m concerned if this score is competitive for the top 15 U.S. business schools.
For context, I’m originally from Nepal, completed my undergrad in Computer Science in the U.S. 2 years ago and currently work as a software developer II at a small-mid company with about 400 employees. I have promoted once in 2 years. I also founded a nonprofit focused on mentorship in Nepal and was actively involved in extracurriculars during undergrad.
Are these experiences strong enough to offset my score? Or should I aim for a higher GMAT to be considered competitive?
Thank you!
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For context, I’m originally from Nepal, completed my undergrad in Computer Science in the U.S. 2 years ago and currently work as a software developer II at a small-mid company with about 400 employees. I have promoted once in 2 years. I also founded a nonprofit focused on mentorship in Nepal and was actively involved in extracurriculars during undergrad.
Are these experiences strong enough to offset my score? Or should I aim for a higher GMAT to be considered competitive?
Thank you!
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19 Jul 2025, 19:18
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Ultimately, if you are confident you can score higher and have the flexibility to retake, the question may be: why not? In a sense, you have a 635 score already in the bag.
Replaying what happened as you look over your score report may provide some helpful insight. Perhaps there were a few questions you thought you got correct (e.g. Q2 Quant) but, looking back, may have made a careless error on.
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Replaying what happened as you look over your score report may provide some helpful insight. Perhaps there were a few questions you thought you got correct (e.g. Q2 Quant) but, looking back, may have made a careless error on.
5 Quant tips
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