Hi
hassanT,
First, about your concern of a low GMAT, I would say retake the exam if you feel you can enhance your score with a great margin (like 650+) and if a year gap can help improve your profile any better. Else, focus on the other aspects of your apps which, I believe, are rather strong. The adcoms access the career progression of the applicants and how they have contributed towards their respective organisations. Apart from that your values, beliefs and future goals will be taken into account to judge if you are a right fit. So, a low GMAT is not an end of the story (especially considering your diverse background).
I genuinely believe your outstanding work-experience and the ECs together are major highlights of your resume. Your work-experience should bring a plethora of great leadership experiences that you can talk about. You are at a high managerial position in just a span of three years, which actually is a great deal. You should talk about your experience of student clubs and organizations in detail and how that shaped you in a positive way.
I also find your WWF Green Card a very different and interesting achievement. This points out the socially responsible character of yours.
You have English proficiency which most of the colleges of UK/Canada stress upon.
So you see, all this comes together and supersedes your GMAT score. Also, your profile is strong, keeping aside the GMAT score, and I believe Rotman and Ivey in Canada can be good choices for you. Also, there are many top schools waiving GMAT. This can go in your favour if you want to apply to some top-notch schools and can prove your academic potential without a GMAT.
You can see the
list of schools who waived GMAT and if you should apply to these schools without GMAT. If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call some time this week to discuss your chances in further detail and address your concerns better. Feel free to
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hassanT wrote:
Pakistani, male, 25 years.
GMAT - 600 (Q44, V28, IR 7)
Olevel - 7A*1A
Alevel - 4A*
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - 3.50 CGPA - National University of Sciences and Technology. Graduated top 15% of the batch. This is the top ranked engineering school in Pakistan.
Active participation in student clubs and organizations, leading a couple of them and holding major positions in arranging key events.
Work Exp - 03 years (as of August 2020) in product management across 2 organizations and several product portfolios.
1st being Dawlance, a local leader in the consumer electronics industry. I was actively involved in several innovative products' launches and the introduction of an entire portfolio altogether. Collaborated with teams in Turkey, China and Pakistan.
The 2nd, and current, organization is samsung electronics. Currently working as a product manager for LED TVs for the country, having previously been the product manager of refrigerator and washing machine. Not a promotion per say, and more of a role change, but could be taken as one if one considers the appointment at the core division.
Social work:
Worked for StreetStore - a charity organization. Assisted them in fundraising and sat up a street store event where clothes were distributed among underprivileged families.
Worked as a writer for Humans of Pakistan for over an year - helping portray a positive image of the society.
Currently a Green Card holder for WWF - a donation membership that works towards improving atmosphere and the needy people associated with it. I'm part of the Air project, where projects are carried out to improve air quality.
Reasons for MBA - At my current career stage, and the path I've chosen, a management degree (read MBA) makes a lot of sense for further growth and career development, and learning - given that I come from a technical background. An MBA would add on to my current experience and better equip me to take on senior positions in strategy/consulting/management.
Post-MBA goals - Move into management consulting. Also open to staying in project management.
I understand that the GMAT score is extremely low so I'd appreciate your feedback on the profile and suggestions towards next steps, if I should go ahead with the application with any realistic chances or I'm better off improving my GMAT, and potentially take a one year gap.
Also, what would be alternate decent schools (UK/Canada)?
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