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You could also request for a profile evaluation here - decision-tracker/register.html
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Hi, I took the GMAT and scored 665. I’m planning to apply in Round 1 for the 2027 intake, primarily targeting European business schools. I have over 5 years of experience in software engineering and am aiming to pivot into marketing.

I’d appreciate any suggestions on schools that would be a good fit for my profile, as well as recommendations for platforms or resources that can help with essay writing and interview preparation. Any guidance would be very helpful.

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Before you reach the school-fit question, you may want to assess some of the following questions: a) Do you offer any language skills for a career in EU? b) Do you believe a bridge between SE and marketing is possible through an MBA alone? c) Has your due diligence helped you build a shortlist of schools? These are many more such questions need to be tackled before you converge on your shortlist of schools. Hope this gives you a good starting point. - Dee
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Folks - I hope none of you face/have faced a rejection to your candidacy in R1/R2. Should someone be in that position and wish to get an independent point of view (I don’t like the phrase ’ding analysis’) on their submissions, I welcome the opportunity to offer you my two pence. There are no commercials involved in this effort. - Dee
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Pro-bono ding analysis!

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kartickdey A balanced profile that meets the INSEAD criteria (international focus, leadership potential, ability to contribute, and academic capacity) is more important than just the GMAT score. If you meet the other factors, then for the GMAT, I would suggest keeping it above 675. The school will also evaluate your sectional scores individually, with a preference for candidates who have strong quantitative scores, as that is representative of the demographic average.

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I have a small query. Can anybody please tell me what is a considerable Gmat score for an Indian male to apply to Insead
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The single most important aspect you will be evaluated on is your career growth progression. If the same is competitive within your peer group/demographic, then your GMAT/GRE and academics come into consideration.
You also need to establish a clear connection between your past experience as a software engineer and your goals in marketing. For example, you may have worked on building customer analytics or recommendation systems and developed an interest in understanding consumer behavior, which naturally led you toward marketing or you may have collaborated closely with product and marketing teams on go-to-market strategies, sparking your interest in positioning and growth.

If you are only getting started, you need to do a lot of research on what the schools look for, along with your own deliberations, to build a strong pitch for “Why MBA.” I would say you should start with getting your profile evaluated either on this platform or one to one with someone who understands the process.

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Hi, I took the GMAT and scored 665. I’m planning to apply in Round 1 for the 2027 intake, primarily targeting European business schools. I have over 5 years of experience in software engineering and am aiming to pivot into marketing.

I’d appreciate any suggestions on schools that would be a good fit for my profile, as well as recommendations for platforms or resources that can help with essay writing and interview preparation. Any guidance would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance!
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Which MBA schools are best for shipping (Merchant Navy) professionals?
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You need to reverse the question: ’Which schools are best for the post-MBA career I want to take?’ Looking backwards into your pre-MBA career while wanting to drive forward may not be a conducive approach.
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You need to reverse the question: ’Which schools are best for the post-MBA career I want to take?’ Looking backwards into your pre-MBA career while wanting to drive forward may not be a conducive approach.
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Yes, that is correct.
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Is there a way to create forum quiz based on only Gmat Prep as source? Thank you.
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Unfortunately forum quiz and GMAT Club tests don’t contain official guide or prep questions.
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I took my GMAT on March 27, and my score got released the same day. I didn’t send the free score reports within 48 hours because I genuinely thought I had more time (since scores usually take a few days to come out). Right after my exam, I had to rush back to work and travel to Bangalore due to a family emergency, so I barely had stable internet access.

Now I’ve missed the window, and sending scores to 5 schools will cost me around $175, which is honestly a lot for me right now.

My application deadline is March 31, and I’ve already mailed them requesting a 24-hour extension, but I’m really stressed.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Do they ever make exceptions? Is there anything else I can do at this point?

Would really appreciate any guidance 🙏
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Hi. I have not heard of any. Sorry.
But always worth trying.

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I took my GMAT on March 27, and my score got released the same day. I didn’t send the free score reports within 48 hours because I genuinely thought I had more time (since scores usually take a few days to come out). Right after my exam, I had to rush back to work and travel to Bangalore due to a family emergency, so I barely had stable internet access.

Now I’ve missed the window, and sending scores to 5 schools will cost me around $175, which is honestly a lot for me right now.

My application deadline is March 31, and I’ve already mailed them requesting a 24-hour extension, but I’m really stressed.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Do they ever make exceptions? Is there anything else I can do at this point?

Would really appreciate any guidance 🙏
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Thankyou BB

I have mailed the authorities, let’s see what happens.
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