Is a 690 in the GMAT enough?

Hi abhir00p,

The good news is that GMAT is just one of the parameters that a B-school looks at while evaluating your application. We're not sure why you feel that GMAT is not your cup of tea, we see a steady improvement in your score and you've at least hit a neutral point, where the GMAT will neither make or break your application. Yes, you can definitely apply with a score of 690. With a good application that demonstrates professional maturity and traits of leadership, you definitely stand a chance.

Having said that, the GMAT is also a method for the B-school to determine if you're academically proficient and you would be able to keep up with the rigour that comes with their course. Since you haven't mentioned your academic credentials here, please do reflect on your undergraduate GPA, the reputation of your undergraduate college etc. If you're determined to give GMAT again, focus on improving the verbal score and a bump of 20-30 points would make it extremely competitive.

On a side note, we noticed that ISB is missing in your target list of B-schools. Over the past few years, ISB has developed a huge focus towards operations, both in its course curriculum as well as placements. You should definitely consider applying to ISB. For more suggestions on schools that match your profile, we'd like to understand your profile a little better, try our free B-school selector here

Do reach out in case of further queries.

Hey dude!
So... a few things to keep in mind.

First of all, whatever happens, you will try and get the best score you can. If you come away with a higher GMAT, awesome! If not, a 690 is still a very good score, with which you could for sure apply to those schools (although you might want to add a few more).

To your benefit, keep in mind that European and Asian schools are generally far more flexible about the GMAT than US schools, so if you get your story down and give an awesome application you will STILL have a shot.


One way or another, there's no cause for you to despair

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Jon

Hi Abhir,

You have made quite an improvement in your latest GMAT score (a 40 point jump), so you are on the right track as far as your prep goes. As you are already planning to retake, I'd ask you to put that last effort into your verbal prep, while maintaining the Q50-51.

We have regularly been working with people with your profile (off shore drilling) over the past three years so I'd not call your work experience "out of normal", but yes, I will add there are a whole lot of opportunities to showcase your leadership in a difficult environment. Offshore drilling is rated as one of the most difficult jobs in the world and I am sure you'd have some amazing stories to tell of how you made an impact.

You may also want to add some US b-schools that specialize in Operations and supply chain. Check these:
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/production-operations-rankings
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/logistics-rankings

The Main question: Is a 690 in the GMAT enough for the targeted universities with my profile?

Here is the important information of schools you have mentioned above

Your GMAT 690 score and schools of your choice are simply matching
690 is good considerable score for these Schools
apply with confidence

Good Luck

Hi abhir00p,

A 690 is a phenomenal score. I think you will be able to make it to all the business schools on your list provided you focus on and present a strong application. You have some great experience under your belt and will surely set you apart from the completion. Try to make your application as strong as possible. If, however you feel comfortable giving another attempt, you have a good enough time between now and your application to improve your score.

As for verbal, if you are looking for some great practice, try out the e-gmat Scholaranium. The e-gmat Scholaranium is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas. Further to improve your score, taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have a good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.

Hope this helps. All the best.

I think that your verbal has been coming up clearly, and your accompanying AWA score is a 6 (a helpful data point that schools will use to evaluate your English/writing), so I would say yes, you can go to war with that score! Of course, after such a nice verbal jump, you may achieve another!

Good Luck!
Alex

Nice improvement on your last attempt I know the GMAT is a pain so you will have to make the determination whether you think you can improve any further. Your score should have you in play for your schools with the exception of INSEAD, that one may be tough for you