Hey,

Here is my profile:

-Bachelor's degree in a TOP 10 European business school with a decent GPA (top 20%)
-Studied in the US and France for high school - also MUN
-Part of a very big finance association - organized case competitions in the US
-Two Investment banking internships in Shanghai
-Decent amount of recommendation letters (2 academics and 2 pro) - but I guess this doesn't matter much
-Speak fluent English and French, decent in Spanish and Chinese (I'm French citizen btw) - My plan is also to take a one year intensive Chinese class in China after my Master's degree. I don't know if I should mention this as it's just a plan..

HOWEVER
-GMAT score: 580...

So, I'm planning to go back to France for my Master's and I would like to know if I have my chances for ESSEC or ESCP MiM... I definitely don't have my chances for HEC with this GMAT score, and I'm not even sure I do for ESSEC...
A friend of mine, with a similar international background, got accepted to ESCP (through Joint a school in France) with the same GMAT score so maybe I have my chances...
Honestly, I think my background is ok because I'm French and have a very international background, which is what French business schools are looking for. BUT my GMAT score is just too bad... I think i can ace the interview because I am good at job interviews/public speaking, however will I even get to the interview round?



Just what are your thoughts?

PS: My plan B is Rotterdam School of Management Master's in Finance and Investment - I'm already accepted. That's a solid back up plan, but as I maybe want to start my career in France, I think I should go for a French school.

Thanks

Thanks for the reply.
I was thinking maybe I can take the in-house test that is made by ESCP for students that did not take the GMAT or GRE. From what I saw, it looks pretty easy (i mean easier than GMAT).
Also, for ESCP, the test score only accounts for 10% of your total applicant score... so I guess it isn't too much

Yes, that is an option as well. If you don't want to go for GMAT/GRE, you can take up the Internal ESCP test which is conducted on their campus. They accept CAT Scores as well - For ESCP a 98%tile plus score is considered to be competitive.
Nonetheless, I would suggest not to downplay the GMAT/Internal test weight-age. Being round 2, about 25% of spots will already be filled in, however and so it is ideal to try for a high score (660+ if you are aiming for GMAT)
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