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Hjort,

I recently took the GMAT exam and got 550. I was obviously not ver happy with it. While i got a good 45 on my quant, my verbal went for a toss. The reason being this guy behind me(while taking the test) was taking another test and his incessant typing broke my concentration completely. I know i am not bad at Verbal considering i have been a copywriter (advertising) for almost a year now. Also my past academic records show an excellent base in English.

Everyone recommends me to take the exam again but i cannot do that because of lack of time and want to go next year(fall 2006) itself.
I have had 1 and a half(2 by the time MBA starts)and have pretty good academic records. Also i have been pretty active in extra curriculars.

I wanted to know the chances i have of getting into a good university. By good i mean top 50. Also if i do not get into the top 50 but in the second tier of 50 to 100(closer to 50), is it helpful? i mean what are the chances of me getting picked by a good company for work.
I am so confused. please help.
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Hi,

How is your undergrad record (major, GPA/class standing)?

What was the V/Q breakdown for the GMAT?

What are your ST and LT goals?
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hey,
thanks for replying.
Well i have graduated from one of the good colleges in my city and have done my advertising.
I was among the top 10 in my class with a percentage of 75%(the highest being 78%).
As for my short term goals, right now i want to get into a university where i get good marketing education and hopefully work with a well known consumer marketing company.
Ultimately i would like to see myself, again, working for a good marketng company and maybe a heading a team(as a mktg manager).

Awaiting your reply. Thanks.
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hey,
sorry forgot to add that my GMAT quant was 44 and Verbal was 22(i am surprised myself!)
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Thanks for the additional info. I think that it is crucial for you to re-take the GMAT. While it is possible to be admitted to one of the better marketing programs with a 550 your chances of doing so are remote. Just getting into the 600s would give you a significantly better shot at most of the NEF schools.

If you want to apply immediately, you can apply to a few schools now as you prepare for the GMAT, and apply to a few schools early next year in one of the later rounds.

Have you considered MS Marketing programs?
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Hi Hjort,

I did think of doing an MS in Marketing but many people tell me that it is more difficult to get a job with an MS than with an MBA.
Thus i thought of opting for an MBA.

As for the GMAT, i am not getting dates before January 2006 and because of personal commitments i will not be able to give it tell the end of February. Is it too late to take the exam in March and still be able to go for the fall 2006 semester.

I was hoping not to waste this year(2005-06). Isn't there anything else i can do to get into a decent, if not good universities.

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Hi,

First look at your EASDL risks

The two most salient are the "A" and "S" factors. You must demonstrate how you can minimize these two factors for the schools you apply to.

Next, let's look at the Big 6 components of your admit file and what you can do with them in the next few months:

Essays- variable- you need to write extraordinary essays
GMAT- fixed
Interview variable- prepare for outstanding interviews
LOR- unknown but let's assume you still have time to obtain great letters
Undergraduate Record/Coursework- essentially fixed- you have little time to complete any additional courses
Work Experience - essentially fixed

If you max out the remaining "variable" components and thereby address the academic and social communication risks you have a shot at some of the more selective schools.

Specialized marketing programs need not be a dead end if you plan carefully. Take a look at the Rochester MSBA which can be used as a the first year of the MBA program.

https://www.simon.rochester.edu/programs ... rs_ms.aspx

Hjort