indigoleaf wrote:
plantladykt wrote:
Hey! Just received my acceptance to Ivey and I'm excited to be part of the class of 2022. I'm happy to answer any questions anyone might have.
For the video essay, the two questions I had were "tell me about a time you failed?" and "what's something you're not good at?".
Hi! Fellow Canadian. I plan on re-taking my GMAT since it is low, and I hope to land in tech consulting.
I'm at home a lot because of COVID and thinking of retaking the GMAT.
I have extensive experience in the Toronto Tech Startup community (2 years) and in research/development (3 years). Founded my own not for profit in Toronto, lot's of leadership experience.
Any advice for someone like myself who has a low GMAT? Am nervous.
Hey!
Don't think you should fret about the GMAT for a few reasons: (Would help if you could share your current score):
1) GMAT is one of the many data points that they would look at. A lot of the other factors matter equally as well. Trust me, I have a 660 and I fall under a common pool (Indian + Male).
2) Having been part of the startup ecosystem myself, for the last 6 years, I know that the learning is immense. Its easily 5+ years of experience and learning in any other domain, relatively. Make sure this comes across in your essays and application.
3) Running your own non-profit has a LOT of value. Worth its weight in gold, almost.
4) Ivey looks at learnability + leadership + impact/value you can create. Tailor this well enough, and I think you should be good to go.
If you haven't already, you should submit your profile for assessment and check with the team as to what they think about your profile. You can ask them straight up if the GMAT would be a concern. Worst case scenario, if incase they do decide to take things ahead and you clear all rounds, and in a case where its you versus another student and the only deciding factor would be the GMAT - they'll probably ask you to take it again - before the offer can be released.
Would highly recommend you work on some kickass essays, and a well done application. You should be good!
Cheers.