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18 Feb 2016, 08:59
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Hi
I would start by giving my background. I graduated in 2009 with an engineering degree and then worked in a big MNC for 5 years before quitting the job and moving to another country. This move was a personal one and I miscalculated my employment chances. I'm taking GMAT to get in a good school and finish my MBA finally. I'm listing down my queries for the experts, should they choose to answer it:
1. Is having a 2 year gap after quitting my job a bad thing for applications to top schools like INSEAD?
2. I'm trying to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program the second round of admissions for the same will start by April. Looking at my mock score is it possible for me to aim for a better score by then?
What else do I need to keep in mind? I dont know if this post makes it clear, but I'm pretty desperate to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program as I believe it will be too late for me if I stay unemployed any longer.
I would start by giving my background. I graduated in 2009 with an engineering degree and then worked in a big MNC for 5 years before quitting the job and moving to another country. This move was a personal one and I miscalculated my employment chances. I'm taking GMAT to get in a good school and finish my MBA finally. I'm listing down my queries for the experts, should they choose to answer it:
1. Is having a 2 year gap after quitting my job a bad thing for applications to top schools like INSEAD?
2. I'm trying to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program the second round of admissions for the same will start by April. Looking at my mock score is it possible for me to aim for a better score by then?
What else do I need to keep in mind? I dont know if this post makes it clear, but I'm pretty desperate to get in INSEAD Jan'17 program as I believe it will be too late for me if I stay unemployed any longer.
18 Feb 2016, 11:59
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Hi MathildaBagshot,
You've asked a number of Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As far as your GMAT score is concerned, you certainly have the opportunity to improve a 650 to a 700+, but that will depend on how you choose to study, the materials you use and the amount of time you invest in the process.
1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used so far?
3) Have you scheduled an Official Test Date yet?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You've asked a number of Admissions questions, so you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As far as your GMAT score is concerned, you certainly have the opportunity to improve a 650 to a 700+, but that will depend on how you choose to study, the materials you use and the amount of time you invest in the process.
1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used so far?
3) Have you scheduled an Official Test Date yet?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
18 Feb 2016, 19:31
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First of all, thank you for replying
1. I have been studying since January this year.
2. I have used OG for quant, Powerscore & OG for CR, and Aristotle & OG for SC but I realised Aristotle was a mistake so I'm doing SC from MGMAT again.
3. I have not yet set a date but I want to apply for the second round of admissions at INSEAD which is first week of April so I've time till then to give the exam. I just want to be confident in my test taking ability before I set a date. As I'm giving a timed exam in the longest of times, I am getting extremely nervous and it affects the way I think. So I'm working on resolving that at first. Is there a chance for me to improve from now till mid-March?
1. I have been studying since January this year.
2. I have used OG for quant, Powerscore & OG for CR, and Aristotle & OG for SC but I realised Aristotle was a mistake so I'm doing SC from MGMAT again.
3. I have not yet set a date but I want to apply for the second round of admissions at INSEAD which is first week of April so I've time till then to give the exam. I just want to be confident in my test taking ability before I set a date. As I'm giving a timed exam in the longest of times, I am getting extremely nervous and it affects the way I think. So I'm working on resolving that at first. Is there a chance for me to improve from now till mid-March?
