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I recommend looking into one-year programs that waive GMAT requirements.
That would be a better option.
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just scored a low 550 again second time.
not planing to retake now.
please suggest schools
work experience- 8 years as marine engineer.

Hi AnujL,

A low score on your second attempt, especially after good preparation, is definitely disheartening. However, before completely ruling out the possibility of retaking the test, we would encourage you to take some time off from test preparation to refresh your mind. Then reassess your options. You can also consider taking GRE or Executive Assessment (in this case target only those programs that accept EA scores)

If you want to go ahead with a 550, there are some schools that you can target. However, before we suggest schools, we would love to understand the rest of your profile.

One of Admit Expert's top consultants recently placed a Marine Engineer with a low GMAT score and similar work experience at Fisher, Simon, Clemson and Pittsburg Univ. For a more detailed 1-1 strategy session, please write to [email protected] or fill the form at http://www.admitexpert.com

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please suggest schools

Hi AnujL,

Hope this finds you well.

Your current score limits your options tremendously; ideally, therefore, you should look at improving your score.

However, if, for a certain reason, you are unable to retake the GMAT, you make consider low-ranked Canadian and US schools.

Good luck!