Resh16First of all it's too early to really discern what's going on with any of these schools yet.
But apart from that yes I would strongly encourage you to retake the GMAT as soon as possible. I encourage Indians to have a GMAT that is at least 20 points higher than the class average and that in the 730s for Kellogg.
Yes it's interesting that you have a medium unusual job and that you are female so maybe we could dial that back to something that is similar to the class profile but again that's 732.
I'm afraid I don't think your GMAT is going to put you in contention for US schools. So I would make that your first order of business. If GMAT is not working out for you you might consider taking the GRE, even without prep sometimes it comes out better for people.
As for your application strategy, with your current score.
I would urge you to apply to March deadlines for European schools, where your current GMAT score will be still a bit low but not a deal breaker if the applications are compelling.
INSEAD,January batch round 1 or 2, maybe even LBS & IESE Round 3 of 4. HEC Jan batch, early, like March (strong choice for entrepreneurs). IMD is also Jan batch.the earlier the better.
Resh16 wrote:
MBAPrepCoach and others on this thread - Id like to hear your thoughts on a conundrum I’m facing.
I’m an Indian applicant ( GMAT 690 q48,v37 female - architect - Design entrepreneur - currently heading the branding vertical for a non-profit org)
I haven’t heard from Kellogg as yet. Do you think it’s worthwhile to re-write the GMAT next weekend (25th Jan) in an attempt to bring my score up? Do they consider these scores once the apps have been submitted? PS / I’ve also applied to Yale & Haas and haven’t heard from either, so asking this question with regards to those schools too
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