GMAT score for top b schools

Question

Hi, I gave gmat focus edition exam yesterday. I got

Total: 685 (96th percentile)

Quant: 83 (81 percentile)
Verval: 83 (86 percentile)
DI: 86 (99 percentile)

I am worried that this overall score especially my quant score is not good for top b schools like INSEAD, MICHIGAN ROSS.

For my education and profession, I have bachelor's degree in Agriculture, masters's degree in Agriculture biotechnology. I am working as research scholar for the past four years, with 5 international research publications

International experience: I have been on student exchange program for learning agricultural technology in France (3 months).

Please share your thoughts, should I retake the exam and if so, what should be my target?

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hi kamali18ks , I hope you are doing well! Your GMAT score of 685 (96th percentile) is good for top B-Schools like INSEAD & Ross. Your Quant score (81 percentile) could be a concern for programs, however, it could be compensated if you exhibit quantitative aspects in your profile.Your unique academic background in Agriculture and Biotechnology and your research experience, including international publications and an exchange program in France, add a distinctive value to your profile.What is your total work experience and do you have any ECs? To further enhance your candidacy, you will need to showcase leadership roles you have undertaken in your organization. It will also be great if you could share contributions outside your academic work, as top programs value a holistic profile that includes strong leadership, impact, and a clear career trajectory. We would like to know more about your profile to gauge your chances as we don’t have much information now. If you’d like, we are happy to get on a 1:1 call with you to discuss your profile in detail and gauge your chances better. Feel free to schedule a call according to your convenience. “Join Our Exclusive Webinar!" Cheers! Shantanu Sharma Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond Email: valuecreation@mbaandbeyond.com

kamali18ks · Answer

Hi, Shantanu Sharma and MBA&Beyond team,

Thanks for your reply. I would like to connect with your team for one-to-one profile assessment after 2 weeks. I have booked for the retake since I am worried about my quant score. I will connect with you guys once i finish my exam.

admitStreet · Answer

kamali18ks - some thoughts/ clarifications: 1. Which universities were your Bachelor's/ Master's (Tier-1/2 etc.) in, and how were the grades? 2. The composite GMAT score sounds alright, and can help compensate for the sectional splits, as long as your work-ex and overall narrative are robust. For example, this candidate got into INSEAD with a 655 GFE (skewed more towards Quant). Having said that, if you believe you can improve your score, you should- it's always advisable to put your best foot forward! 3. What are your career goals post MBA? The selection of schools, and the overall narrative would depend on this, and how/ why an MBA fits in at this juncture in your career. I'd also like to understand your work-ex in more detail, to assess the strength of the professional arc. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet | Request a free chat W: https://admitstreet.com | LinkedIn | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com

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