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  • For M7 / top US schools (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg): aim for GMAT ~720–740 (or GRE ≈ 325–330+) to be comfortably within median ranges. A 700+ is competitive but may need stronger non-test elements. Admits exist below that range when the rest of the profile is exceptional.
  • For leading European schools (INSEAD, London Business School, IESE): aim for GMAT ~700–720. INSEAD’s middle 80% range is roughly 670–750.
  • For top Asian/global schools (ISB, CEIBS, NUS, HKUST): averages vary, but many top Asian programs report GMAT averages ~700–720 (ISB ~716).
  • Context matters more than a single number. If you’re under the median, compensate with outstanding work experience, leadership, international exposure, or an exceptional SOP and LORs. Candidates with ~700 have been admitted to multiple M7s when other parts of their profile were strong.
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