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I'd ditch Maryland from that list.

I'd consider adding Kellogg (common brand management and its not on your list?).
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Thanks for your replies guys,

Sad thing is that I didn't bump my GMAT. In fact I somehow got 640 the second time. I guess I just got spanked by the GMAT, so 660 will have to do for me. I know that all but takes me out of the running for some top unis but so be it. I've spent way too much time on that monster already.

The reason why I didn't include Kellogg or some other top marketing schools is that I am somewhat restricted geographically. My wife is an attorney so I can only really consider locations where she can practice law. We currently live in NC, thus the inclusion of UNC and Wake. We used to live up in the DC area though and she is barred in DC and Maryland, hence the inclusion of Gtown and Maryland.

I'm a little curious though, why do you guys think I can aim that high? I mean it sounds great and all but I'm still worried that my international background does not weigh up for my less than stellar work experience and average GMAT score.

The worst part about the GMAT is that I KNOW I can get over 700. I'm just a bad quant test taker. Always have been, always will be. Don't have a problem with the verbal part though, which is ironic since I'm a foreigner.
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Thanks for your replies guys,

Sad thing is that I didn't bump my GMAT. In fact I somehow got 640 the second time. I guess I just got spanked by the GMAT, so 660 will have to do for me. I know that all but takes me out of the running for some top unis but so be it. I've spent way too much time on that monster already.

The reason why I didn't include Kellog or some other top marketing schools is that I am somewhat restricted geographically. My wife is an attorney so I can only really consider locations where she can practice law. We currently live in NC, thus the inclusion of UNC and Wake. We used to live up in the DC area though and she is barred in DC and Maryland, hence the inclusion of Gtown and Maryland.

I'm a little curious though, why do you guys think I can aim that high? I mean it sounds great and all but I'm still worried that my international background does not weigh up for my less than stellar work experience and average GMAT score.

The worst part about the GMAT is that I KNOW I can get over 700. I'm just a bad quant test taker. Always have been, always will be. Don't have a problem with the verbal part though, which is ironic since I'm a foreigner.


Welcome to the GMAT pain club.

First time I took the GMAT I got about even on math and verbal, I forget exact breakdowns but something like 70% on each, and got a 640.

The second time I took the GMAT I got 98% verbal, and whoops, 41% math. Ouch. 640 again.

The third time I took the GMAT I got a 99% verbal, and a 78% math.

Why is your work experience less than stellar?

I dont think a 660 precludes you from any top schools, it just makes it harder to get in. One option is to take a local course in accounting or statistics and get an A, it'll 'beef up' your app.
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Welcome to the GMAT pain club.

First time I took the GMAT I got about even on math and verbal, I forget exact breakdowns but something like 70% on each, and got a 640.

The second time I took the GMAT I got 98% verbal, and whoops, 41% math. Ouch. 640 again.

The third time I took the GMAT I got a 99% verbal, and a 78% math.

Why is your work experience less than stellar?

I dont think a 660 precludes you from any top schools, it just makes it harder to get in. One option is to take a local course in accounting or statistics and get an A, it'll 'beef up' your app.


My work experience isn't stellar because when I came to the U.S I was faced with a dilemma: I was overqualified for entry-level positions and didn't have enough experience for manager-level positions. Plus my education is kind of unusual (mix between engineering and business) so most employers didn't know in which "box" to put me.

So I kind of had to take what I could get to get some real experience. So I haven't really had any REAL leadership roles, except for some project management work in my current position (the one with the less than awe-inspiring title). Should be said that I have always had analytical and demanding roles however and I can also show some leadership experiences through some extra currs..

Oh, and did I say I took the GMAT twice? Make that three times. Results: First time: 660 (Q:67%, V:90% AWA: 5.0)
Second time: 660 (Q: 67%, V: 85%, AWA: 6.0)
Third time: 640 (Q:67%, V: 80%)

So my scores actually went down. Ain't that a *complain*? Pardon my language, I'm just frustrated. At the same time I did get over 700 on GMATprep. I just kind of get paralyzed during the math part at the actual test. Feels like I can only think in one track, if that makes sense. The funny thing is, I'm never nervous though and I actually felt like I did ok this last time, so imagine my shock when that 640 popped up.
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We currently live in NC, thus the inclusion of UNC and Wake. We used to live up in the DC area though and she is barred in DC and Maryland, hence the inclusion of Gtown and Maryland.

That makes more sense then. Have you considered Darden and Duke?
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Dukes has wisely mentioned Darden and Fuqua. Many commute from DC to Philadelphia so that might open up some options for you as well.

I have encounrtered very few people who are actually bad test takers- generally their test scores approach their ability once they are comfortable with the test format.