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GMAT 1: 640 Q42 V37
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27 Sep 2016, 08:46
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Hi All,
I'm at a point in my life, where I need to make a decision. Whether it's worth pursuing a top school Mba.
Most would say, why not?
For me, I start with a 5.1/10 Undergrad GPA at a top 10 Canadian University in Business with Mis.
I didn't value grades then, I see where I made a mistake. I currently work for Nielsen in the CPG industry and I am killing it here, in line for a promotion within the first 10 months {3 months in right now, manager has said he wants to promote me as soon as my project (which I was hired for and no one in Nielsen has ever done) }
I did the GMATPrep CAT yesterday with no prep got a 530 (Q32, V31).
I feel like I can max out the Gmat to a ridiculous score (quite confident since I've reviewed some questions of super high levels and feel with great diligence I can achieve it)
I'm just not sure if I will ever be admitted to schools that value their GPA average, my targets are below
Columbia (early)
Booth
Kellogg
Cornell
Tuck
(maybe Ross)
I guess I'm just looking for input. I've read multiple stories of people overcoming a 2.7, 2.8 but 2.33 (5.1/10) just seems insurmountable.
I have considered taking courses at University of Toronto (quant) to exhibit my skills (I can get A's I just didn't value it in UG).
Little more background, I just turned 25 in September and it took me 5 years to graduate from UG(weak quant grades). I'd be looking to apply earliest for Fall 2018, more likely Fall 2019.
I just know that if I want to do something, it must start now.
I'm at a point in my life, where I need to make a decision. Whether it's worth pursuing a top school Mba.
Most would say, why not?
For me, I start with a 5.1/10 Undergrad GPA at a top 10 Canadian University in Business with Mis.
I didn't value grades then, I see where I made a mistake. I currently work for Nielsen in the CPG industry and I am killing it here, in line for a promotion within the first 10 months {3 months in right now, manager has said he wants to promote me as soon as my project (which I was hired for and no one in Nielsen has ever done) }
I did the GMATPrep CAT yesterday with no prep got a 530 (Q32, V31).
I feel like I can max out the Gmat to a ridiculous score (quite confident since I've reviewed some questions of super high levels and feel with great diligence I can achieve it)
I'm just not sure if I will ever be admitted to schools that value their GPA average, my targets are below
Columbia (early)
Booth
Kellogg
Cornell
Tuck
(maybe Ross)
I guess I'm just looking for input. I've read multiple stories of people overcoming a 2.7, 2.8 but 2.33 (5.1/10) just seems insurmountable.
I have considered taking courses at University of Toronto (quant) to exhibit my skills (I can get A's I just didn't value it in UG).
Little more background, I just turned 25 in September and it took me 5 years to graduate from UG(weak quant grades). I'd be looking to apply earliest for Fall 2018, more likely Fall 2019.
I just know that if I want to do something, it must start now.
28 Sep 2016, 07:41
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VarunW
Hi All,
I'm at a point in my life, where I need to make a decision. Whether it's worth pursuing a top school Mba.
Most would say, why not?
For me, I start with a 5.1/10 Undergrad GPA at a top 10 Canadian University in Business with Mis.
I didn't value grades then, I see where I made a mistake. I currently work for Nielsen in the CPG industry and I am killing it here, in line for a promotion within the first 10 months {3 months in right now, manager has said he wants to promote me as soon as my project (which I was hired for and no one in Nielsen has ever done) }
I did the GMATPrep CAT yesterday with no prep got a 530 (Q32, V31).
I feel like I can max out the Gmat to a ridiculous score (quite confident since I've reviewed some questions of super high levels and feel with great diligence I can achieve it)
I'm just not sure if I will ever be admitted to schools that value their GPA average, my targets are below
Columbia (early)
Booth
Kellogg
Cornell
Tuck
(maybe Ross)
I guess I'm just looking for input. I've read multiple stories of people overcoming a 2.7, 2.8 but 2.33 (5.1/10) just seems insurmountable.
I have considered taking courses at University of Toronto (quant) to exhibit my skills (I can get A's I just didn't value it in UG).
Little more background, I just turned 25 in September and it took me 5 years to graduate from UG(weak quant grades). I'd be looking to apply earliest for Fall 2018, more likely Fall 2019.
I just know that if I want to do something, it must start now.
I'm at a point in my life, where I need to make a decision. Whether it's worth pursuing a top school Mba.
Most would say, why not?
For me, I start with a 5.1/10 Undergrad GPA at a top 10 Canadian University in Business with Mis.
I didn't value grades then, I see where I made a mistake. I currently work for Nielsen in the CPG industry and I am killing it here, in line for a promotion within the first 10 months {3 months in right now, manager has said he wants to promote me as soon as my project (which I was hired for and no one in Nielsen has ever done) }
I did the GMATPrep CAT yesterday with no prep got a 530 (Q32, V31).
I feel like I can max out the Gmat to a ridiculous score (quite confident since I've reviewed some questions of super high levels and feel with great diligence I can achieve it)
I'm just not sure if I will ever be admitted to schools that value their GPA average, my targets are below
Columbia (early)
Booth
Kellogg
Cornell
Tuck
(maybe Ross)
I guess I'm just looking for input. I've read multiple stories of people overcoming a 2.7, 2.8 but 2.33 (5.1/10) just seems insurmountable.
I have considered taking courses at University of Toronto (quant) to exhibit my skills (I can get A's I just didn't value it in UG).
Little more background, I just turned 25 in September and it took me 5 years to graduate from UG(weak quant grades). I'd be looking to apply earliest for Fall 2018, more likely Fall 2019.
I just know that if I want to do something, it must start now.
I don't think it is insurmountable, but you would need to nail the apps and the GMAT. I mean nail.
What are your goals? If you have any interest in a brand management role, Kellogg would be the obvious fit and I think you have a great shot there. It's quite fortunate that you have broken into CPG and if you like it, I would stick with it.
JourneyToTheTop
Joined: 23 Sep 2016
Last visit: 04 Nov 2020
Posts: 46
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Given Kudos: 23
Location: Canada
Concentration: Strategy, Technology
Schools: Ivey '21 (A$)
GMAT 1: 640 Q42 V37
GPA: 2.7
28 Sep 2016, 10:21
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I don't think it is insurmountable, but you would need to nail the apps and the GMAT. I mean nail.
What are your goals? If you have any interest in a brand management role, Kellogg would be the obvious fit and I think you have a great shot there. It's quite fortunate that you have broken into CPG and if you like it, I would stick with it.
What are your goals? If you have any interest in a brand management role, Kellogg would be the obvious fit and I think you have a great shot there. It's quite fortunate that you have broken into CPG and if you like it, I would stick with it.
Thanks for the belief, I'm in the process of studying for the GMAT, I have a fair bit of time hence I think I can labour my way to a 720+ (at least 10-20 above school average).
I think you hit the nail on the head with Brand Management, it's definitely a career path that seems a viable choice for me. I do enjoy the data we deal with at Nielsen, my manager tells me every week that as soon as I'm done my project (which I was hired for), I'll be moving up.
Its encouraging in some aspects, I think it's going to a long journey that I've started with my first steps (studying for GMAT). I'll keep this thread updated on my progress as a sort of blog, or maybe I'll start a blog haha.
Your input is invaluable!
