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08 Jun 2019, 05:14
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I have been reading many of the posts from GMAT Club, and it seems that there are different GMAT "Target Scores" recommended for different demographics for M7 competitiveness. I can see that this is due to the representation, competition, and statistics from the pools that the applicants are in, but the "Target Scores" generally seem to be provided for the two most over-represented applicants (Indian and Chinese). I was wondering what the "Target Scores" are for Koreans and Caucasians because I have read that they are over-represented as well, but I cannot find the "Target Scores" attributable to these demographics as often:
Indian - 760
Chinese - 760 (some posts say 750+)
Korean - ?
Caucasian - ?
I realize that there will be various opinions on the "Target Scores" and numerous other factors are taken into consideration for the admissions decisions and that the GMAT score - even within the same demographic - depends on the individual case and story, but I would like a reference point from which I can gauge my competitiveness and relative "safety" from a GMAT standpoint.
Thank you in advance.
Indian - 760
Chinese - 760 (some posts say 750+)
Korean - ?
Caucasian - ?
I realize that there will be various opinions on the "Target Scores" and numerous other factors are taken into consideration for the admissions decisions and that the GMAT score - even within the same demographic - depends on the individual case and story, but I would like a reference point from which I can gauge my competitiveness and relative "safety" from a GMAT standpoint.
Thank you in advance.
10 Jun 2019, 13:26
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2118kool I would say 750, for Caucasians, possibly 740 if you have sources of diversity from other areas such as your work experience, your background your hobbies or extracurriculars.
The GMAT is often a tiebreaker between people who have similar profiles, the key is to not have a similar profile. do the application well enough so it will distinguish you.
That isn't to say that we can move mountains with regards to the GMAT, but that's what you can do to maximize the situation.
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The GMAT is often a tiebreaker between people who have similar profiles, the key is to not have a similar profile. do the application well enough so it will distinguish you.
That isn't to say that we can move mountains with regards to the GMAT, but that's what you can do to maximize the situation.
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It is far better to focus on differentiating yourself than trying to reach a "target" score. One of the most difficult things to overcome is the "overrepresented demographic." This often includes candidates from China, India, and Caucasian males in Finance. There are simply more people applying from these group vis a vis others so the stakes are higher. However, that doesn't necessarily mean your GMAT needs to be higher. It means your entire application needs to shine. You need to show how you are different from every other person applying from the same background.
Do you need to hit at least average if you are an overrepresented demographic? Most of the time - yes. Could the GMAT potentially be a tiebreaker between two identical candidates? Potentially yes. Schools want to keep their averages high so all else being the same, they are more likely to admit the candidate with the higher GMAT.
However, this is an unlikely scenario. The best way to distinguish yourself is to focus on developing your profile, taking on more projects at work, and increasing your participation in activities outside of work. If you are more than a year away from applying - think about how you can make yourself standout. Invest time in your interests. This wil pay off in spades and is far more important than continuing to study for the test.
At the end of the day, the GMAT is cost of entry. It can keep you out - it rarely gets you in.
Any questions, feel free to contact me at pamela@jaffeadvantage.com.
Do you need to hit at least average if you are an overrepresented demographic? Most of the time - yes. Could the GMAT potentially be a tiebreaker between two identical candidates? Potentially yes. Schools want to keep their averages high so all else being the same, they are more likely to admit the candidate with the higher GMAT.
However, this is an unlikely scenario. The best way to distinguish yourself is to focus on developing your profile, taking on more projects at work, and increasing your participation in activities outside of work. If you are more than a year away from applying - think about how you can make yourself standout. Invest time in your interests. This wil pay off in spades and is far more important than continuing to study for the test.
At the end of the day, the GMAT is cost of entry. It can keep you out - it rarely gets you in.
Any questions, feel free to contact me at pamela@jaffeadvantage.com.
