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Hi, I am planning finance master in University of St. Gallen and I am currently senior year econ student. I am planning to take GMAT in following months before graduation. There is few questions I wanna ask... I will be very thankful for you guys help!

Firstly, do you guys courage to take exam before graduation?
( I still have one month in summer before school start so I think it is good to try now maybe)

Secondly, my GPA will be 2.7 or stg when I graduate so I should stand out with GMAT , is there anyone can give me information about application process in University of St. Gallen. Is the GMAT score 700+ will be enough to compensate GPA 2.7

Lastly, which sources I should use for 700+
Is Manhattan Prep, Gmat official enough or are they too easy?

Thank you for your time!!!

Also I will be very happy if someone who masters or planning to master in University of St. Gallen...

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi buseisil34,

Keep in mind that  the score scales have changed . Scores above 700 (705, 715, 725...) are all 99% scores. The "new 700" is currently 645.

GMATinsight · Answer

1) A GMAT score in the range of 655 should place you well for your target school with setting off your low GPA effect 2) You are already late, the students in prefinal year take GMAT these days which is the perfect time to take GMAT 3) Refer only official Guides, Review guides for Verbal and DI. For quant, OG+Manhattan should give you good exposure but can't be called enough still. For 1100+ Videos on Quant and DI, visit and subscribe www.Youtube.com/GMATinsight

kingbucky · Answer

Hi there!

It's great to hear that you're planning to pursue a finance master's at the University of St. Gallen! Here are my thoughts on your questions:

1.  Taking the GMAT Before Graduation:  I think it's a good idea to take the GMAT before graduation, especially if you have a month of summer to prepare. This way, you can focus on your studies during your final year without the added pressure of the exam. Just make sure you feel adequately prepared and confident in your study plan.

2.  Compensating for a Lower GPA:  A GMAT score of 645(equivalent to old GMAT 700) can certainly help strengthen your application and compensate for a lower GPA. Admissions committees often look at the whole application, so a strong GMAT score, along with a well-crafted personal statement and relevant experience, can make a significant difference. It might also be helpful to reach out to the admissions office for specific insights on how they weigh GPA versus GMAT scores.

3.  Study Resources for a 645 Score:  Both Manhattan Prep and the Official GMAT materials are excellent resources. Manhattan Prep offers comprehensive strategies and practice questions, while the Official GMAT materials provide a good sense of the actual test format and question types. Additionally, consider using resources like TTP or Magoosh for more practice and strategies. It's important to find a study plan that works for you, so try a few different resources to see what resonates best.

Best of luck with your GMAT preparation and your application to St. Gallen!

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