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Hi fellow MBA aspirants,

I hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.6 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Management from an R1-designated university in the U.S., where I earned a GPA of 3.06. I completed a summer internship at a multinational energy company, which provided me valuable exposure to global operations and project environments.

I took the GRE back in 2022 and scored 319 (Verbal: 155, Quant: 164), but I’m currently preparing to take the GMAT within the next six months to strengthen my application.
Additionally, I have 2 years of full-time work experience in the retail sector. Given my academic background and professional experience, what are my realistic chances of getting into a Top 30 MBA program in the U.S.?

Any insights, suggestions, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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Hello DevKandala,

Ideally, you should aim for at least 3+ years of work experience at the time of joining the school and a GMAT score in excess of 665 to have a good shot at making it to schools ranked US top 20-30; needless to say, a strong set of application essays and recommendations is a given.

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Hi fellow MBA aspirants,

I hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.6 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Management from an R1-designated university in the U.S., where I earned a GPA of 3.06. I completed a summer internship at a multinational energy company, which provided me valuable exposure to global operations and project environments.

I took the GRE back in 2022 and scored 319 (Verbal: 155, Quant: 164), but I’m currently preparing to take the GMAT within the next six months to strengthen my application.
Additionally, I have 2 years of full-time work experience in the retail sector. Given my academic background and professional experience, what are my realistic chances of getting into a Top 30 MBA program in the U.S.?

Any insights, suggestions, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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Hi DevKandala
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your master's from an R1 university and exposure to global operations via your internship are definite positives. However, your undergraduate GPA, GRE, and limited full-time experience may make top 30 programs more competitive, especially if not offset by a strong GMAT score. Also, top schools usually look for applicants with 3+ years of FT work experience.

That said, if you can push your GMAT into the 705+ range and clearly articulate your goals and impact at work, you’ll improve your chances meaningfully. You will also have to quantify your contributions in your retail role to highlight leadership and analytical thinking.

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Hi fellow MBA aspirants,

I hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.6 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Management from an R1-designated university in the U.S., where I earned a GPA of 3.06. I completed a summer internship at a multinational energy company, which provided me valuable exposure to global operations and project environments.

I took the GRE back in 2022 and scored 319 (Verbal: 155, Quant: 164), but I’m currently preparing to take the GMAT within the next six months to strengthen my application.
Additionally, I have 2 years of full-time work experience in the retail sector. Given my academic background and professional experience, what are my realistic chances of getting into a Top 30 MBA program in the U.S.?

Any insights, suggestions, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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A few points for you to consider:
- If you are an ORM, then your weak GPA needs to be offset by a strong GRE, say, 330+, if not 335+. For T25-35 schools, this could be a bit lower, say, 325+.
- By Sep 2026, the start of the MBA, you would have 3+ YoE. This is slightly lower than the typical 4+ YoE, but since there is an expectation that international applications will see a decline, your chances could improve (provided you have the score).
- Your goals post-MBA will matter a lot. While your retail experience is less common, retail may not be a possible post-MBA career in the US. So, even if you have a strong score, if you get the goals wrong, then your chances will be bleak.
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Hi fellow MBA aspirants,

I hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.6 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Management from an R1-designated university in the U.S., where I earned a GPA of 3.06. I completed a summer internship at a multinational energy company, which provided me valuable exposure to global operations and project environments.

I took the GRE back in 2022 and scored 319 (Verbal: 155, Quant: 164), but I’m currently preparing to take the GMAT within the next six months to strengthen my application.
Additionally, I have 2 years of full-time work experience in the retail sector. Given my academic background and professional experience, what are my realistic chances of getting into a Top 30 MBA program in the U.S.?

Any insights, suggestions, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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DevKandala - some thoughts and clarifications on your profile:

  1. Your Bachelor's GPA is on the lower side, but your Master's GPA and pedigree shows an upward academic trend. The GRE (319) is on the lower side, hence a strong GMAT score (ideally 685+) can help strengthen your case.
  2. Your work experience (2 years) is on the lower side for most MBA programs (stats here). I'd like to understand your experiences e.g. which companies, functions/ domains, progressions/ promotions, etc. to assess better. It'd also be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences, career goals and how the MBA would help bridge the gaps.
  3. The right mix of schools across Ambitious, Reach, and Safe buckets will be critical once you have your GMAT score and career goals defined.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hi fellow MBA aspirants,

I hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.6 and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering Management from an R1-designated university in the U.S., where I earned a GPA of 3.06. I completed a summer internship at a multinational energy company, which provided me valuable exposure to global operations and project environments.

I took the GRE back in 2022 and scored 319 (Verbal: 155, Quant: 164), but I’m currently preparing to take the GMAT within the next six months to strengthen my application.
Additionally, I have 2 years of full-time work experience in the retail sector. Given my academic background and professional experience, what are my realistic chances of getting into a Top 30 MBA program in the U.S.?

Any insights, suggestions, or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
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