Need to know cut off score for following B schools

Question

I have 12 yrs of experience as a Business Analyst in India with 3 months in site experience in US. Already hold one MBA in finance. from tier 2 B school in India I am retaking gmat after multiple attempts. I need to know the score I will have to get for a good chance of admission to the following b schools for product mgmt/consulting or.other suitable roles:

ISB
INSEAD
IED SWITZERLAND
IE
Cambridge
Judge
Melbourne business school
HEC
Oxford

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ISB
INSEAD
IED SWITZERLAND
IE
Cambridge
Judge
Melbourne business school
HEC
Oxford

Posted from my mobile device

ARLeeConsulting · Answer

Hi  kreel11 ,

the rule of thumb for Indians is to score at least 20 points above the average of the class. So, for example, if the average of the class at INSEAD is around 710, Indians are encouraged to score at least 730. Likewise, if the average of the class at HEC Paris is 690, then Indians are encouraged to score at least 710.

With this being said, with 12 years of experience now, and potentially 13-14 years at the time the program starts, you'll be on the older side of the applicant pool. Keep in mind that the usual age range for EU schools like INSEAD goes from 26 to 32, with IMD's being a bit higher.

So, it would be important for you to score even a bit higher than those 20 points extra to leave no doubt that you will be able to cope with the academic rigor of the program.

Also, on a side note, older applicants must demonstrate that they have accomplished much more in their careers than the average 27-28-29-year-old applicant. For example, they have received several promotions and already have several years of people-management experience leading teams. So, make sure your application presents you in such a way.

I hope this helps.

Warm regards
Alex

admitStreet · Answer

@kreel11 - The latest published GMAT (Classic) averages of the top B-schools, which includes most in your above list, are here . As an Indian applicant, it'd be ideal to aim for 20+ points above the average (GFE equivalent) of your target programs. Ofcourse, the other elements of your profile such as work-ex, extracurriculars, career goals, etc. would also play an important factor. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet | Schedule a free chat W: https://admitstreet.com | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com | LinkedIn

MBAGuide · Answer

kreel11 Happy to advise you. If you have a super solid profile (happy to evaluate), the top schools on your list would make every effort to evaluate your GMAT score holistically. An 80th percentile and above in individual sections is recommended, with a high quant score. If you are targeting INSEAD, try to aim close to 705 or above on the GMAT Focus Edition. For others, sub-700 is alright if you execute the application well and if you have a solid professional track record. The schools' published GMAT scores can be somewhat misleading for Indian candidates because the average for the Indian demographic is quite high. You may add 10 points to the class average, and that becomes the average for Indians, so you must do better than the average. The general understanding is that for every 20 points above average you almost double your chances for an admit. Since you have a first MBA in finance, the schools will want to see a high quant score from you. At the same time, just as Alex mentioned, there are several other nuances to consider while strategizing for the application or selecting the schools given you are a much older candidate and this is your second MBA. You should get your profile evaluated so that your efforts can be more focused toward schools for which you would be a better fit. Happy to do that. Feel free to speak should you want professional advice Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) Founder, MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

TheRedPen · Answer

Hi  kreel11 ,

You need to have overall scores above the 80th percentile, as that will help you crack one of these schools for sure.

However, universities are also looking at your overall profile which will help you convert one of these business schools. 12 years of work experience will surely have a good story and learnings to reflect upon which will bring out your short and long-term goals for a second MBA.

Our MBA consulting team can connect with you on a one-to-one basis and conduct a free profile evaluation session which will help you gain clarity on your chances at these business schools. 
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AugustAcademy · Answer

First the answer to your direct question:

For ISB - 675+
INSEAD, IMD, etc. - 695+

As an aside, you will need to think through your post-MBA goals while applying to business school.  It has to align with your background.

Reach out if you want to chat more:  https://bit.ly/GM_AugAcd_Profile_Evaluation

Best,
Karthik

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  kreel11 ,

Hope this finds you well.

You should aim for a score in excess of 685 on the GMAT to have a strong chance. That said, the GMAT is only one aspect of the application; your overall profile, career goals, and, very importantly, the reason for pursuing a second MBA will also play a crucial role in determining your chances of getting into your target schools.

Hope this helps.

All the best!

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