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Vaisakh hi, Profile sounds ok, but GMAT is a bit low. I don’t know which schools you are applying to... so hard for me to give you a chance assessment... The GMAT won’t be enough for a top 10 EU school, sorry, but might be enough for the ones that interest you... I agree! 30 is the new 28 Talk to me when you have a new GMAT! shimriw@ARINGO.com I think you have at least 6 months to work on this, and then, we will have 3 months for R1 kick-ass applications hello to you to

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Updated on: 28 Nov 2021, 09:30

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Hi, This is Vaisakh from India. I am a B.Tech graduate with 4 year work experience in Petroleum PSU. I have currently a score of 640 in GMAT, and I am aiming for European B schools Sep 22 admissions.
I am planing to apply in R2/ R3, what are my chances?

Vaisakh hi,
Profile sounds ok, but GMAT is a bit low.
I don’t know which schools you are applying to... so hard for me to give you a chance assessment...
The GMAT won’t be enough for a top 10 EU school, sorry, but might be enough for the ones that interest you...

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Thanks, that helps. So if I understood you correctly, keeping everything else constant, adding 1 more year to my age (29 years) and work experience (6 years) won’t jeopardize my chances for Round 1 in 2022 but it would better my chances if I better my GMAT score...right?

I agree! 30 is the new 28

Talk to me when you have a new GMAT! [email protected] I think you have at least 6 months to work on this, and then, we will have 3 months for R1 kick-ass applications

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Hi there, I am aiming for RSM, ESMT, Copenhagen School of Business and Frankfurt School of Management. Also, I resigned my job on October. How much GMAT score should I aim to improve my chances on later rounds?

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Hello sir,

Apology for the last incomplete question.

As you had mentioned, You did your MBA From LBS, would like to know about luxury brand management course of LBS.
I am aiming to apply in R2/ R3 as my GMAT is yet to be done.
I come from an engineering background ( past experience of 32 months in a Oil Industry ( PSU ))

Should I apply in R2/R3 or work on resume focusing fields of fashion & luxury work or internship until R1 2022.
Aiming colleges : HEC, LBS, NYU, INSEAD, COLUMBIA
Any suggestions or feedback ?

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Hi there, I am aiming for RSM, ESMT, Copenhagen School of Business, and Frankfurt School of Management. Also, I resigned my job on October. How much GMAT score should I aim to improve my chances on later rounds?

In terms of the GMAT the higher the better

but even with the 640, with some stellar applications (We can help with that if interested) you have a chance...
So, if you quit your job, work on the GMAT, and on the apps, and apply ASAP to AL the above schools
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Hi! I am a 27/F/Indian, with a GMAT score of 760; B.E. (8.8/10); PGDM (7/10 from an IIM); 3.5 years of work ex as the Learning product lead for an edtech firm; Multiple promotions; Decent ECs(multiple awards, some volunteer experience in e-learning); Would I have a realistic shot at M7 in R2?

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1. if you come from an engineering background and your entire career has been in the oil industry, your story of wanting an MBA for luxury brands won’t sound so good (unless you have a hobby or a family business or some connection to this industry)
2. as you are still young, and with no GMAT, yes, you could focus on that, and also on changing your career, and then apply next year in R1, that makes sense

send me your CV and GMAT score once you take the test ([email protected]) and I will try to help...

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Hi ManDan
sounds to me like you have a very interesting profile!!!
a unique background , good GPA, EdTech is always great, nice ECs...and high GMAT
yes, with some amazing applications, you have a chance at every shcool in the world!

Obvioulsy, I need to know more about you... but a lot will be riding now on the applications...
(happy to assist if you want... I am on [email protected])

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Hii! I am a 23/ M/Indian, with 7.9/10 gpa in engineering and now working in family business and I want to persue MIM from top universities in UK or France and I am giving GMAT in next month so should I apply for round 2 or round 3 and what are my chances of admit

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you should apply in the first chance you have when your profile is maximised (=if you score the GMAT score you wish, and your apps are ready on time, go for R2, if you need more time for GMAT or apps, wait for R3)
what are your chances? once I see a GMAT and CV I can tell you , sorry...

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