Low Gpa 3.4 from Imperial College ldn in Eng 338 Gre, HBS Chances?

Question

I am African, 25, I have graduated from Imperial College London which is 2nd in QS University Ranking Global, and 8th for engineering. I got a Bachelor Of engineering (Bioengineering), I have 2 years of experience in Biotech. Do you guys think its realistic to apply for Harvard Business School?

I have a pretty low GPA with only 3.35, but have a pretty good grade in GRE 338, and 760 GMAT.

Thank you for your help in advance.

I have a pretty low GPA with only 3.35, but have a pretty good grade in GRE 338, and 760 GMAT.

Thank you for your help in advance.

supremekai · Answer

Your strong GMAT (760) and GRE (338), along with an Imperial College London degree and biotech experience, make you a competitive HBS applicant. Focus on crafting compelling essays, leadership impact, and career vision to strengthen your profile. Go for it!

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  ab619 ,

Considering you have a strong GRE and GMAT score, you should go ahead and apply; focus on putting forth a strong application.

All the best!

ARINGO · Answer

Hi ab619
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your GMAT and GRE scores are amazing. Apart from that your graduation from Imperial College will further strengthen your chances. Your years of experience slightly concerns me. For a FT MBA, 2 years of experience falls on the lower end. Make sure you highlight impact at workplace and your leadership skills adequately to the adcoms.

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NextstopISB · Answer

You have a good gmat score, most college look at GMAT score rather than gpa

Gmat750aspirant · Answer

Focus more on SA and interview, you have good GMAT score

bhargavhhhhhhhh · Answer

As aringo mentioned, you can highlight your work that have created Impact in SA, as you have good GMAT score, you need to look at SA and interview

TheRedPen · Answer

Hi  ab619 ,

Your profile demonstrates a strong foundation, with strong GMAT (760) and GRE (338) scores and an undergrad degree from Imperial College London. However, your two years of work experience is on the lower end compared to the average (~5 years) for top-tier MBA programs including HBS, which may present a challenge.

Place strong emphasis on showcasing your leadership skills and the impact you've made in the workplace to make up for your limited work experience. Demonstrate impact by using specific examples and quantifying achievements with data to illustrate contributions effectively. Obtain strong letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your leadership abilities, work ethic, and potential.

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ab619 · Answer

The thing is that right now i only got 1 year exp, and will be at 2 years by the time i enter the program if accepted. Do you think i should wait a year to apply?

Low Gpa 3.4 from Imperial College ldn in Eng 338 Gre, HBS Chances?

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