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04 May 2010, 15:21
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Hi Alex,
I attempted GMAT for the second time yesterday and scored a pathetic 610 (Q:47, V:28). In my first attempt I got 640(Q:46, V:32, E:5.5). I don't know what went wrong in the exam. I was scoring around 700 in all my practice tests. I have put in a lot of effort and time in preparing. And for my second attempt I put close to 90% of my time in Verbal preparation. I guess, I just don't do good on the verbal section for some reason.
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I have a Masters degree in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.89/4.0
I did my undergrad in India and scored 81% (Top 10% of the class)
I have decent volunteer work and currently I am a project coordinator at a volunteer organization.
I have been working for the past 4 years in a top tech firm and was promoted recently. Currently I am leading a project and managing an international team(3 members).
I plan to apply to the following schools:
1) Columbia
2) Stern
3) Tuck
4) Wharton
5) MIT
6) Darden (may be)
What are my chances? Should I take any courses at some community courses in order to strengthen my profile?
What else can I do in order to strengthen my application? How can I offset the low verbal score?
Thanks for your time
I attempted GMAT for the second time yesterday and scored a pathetic 610 (Q:47, V:28). In my first attempt I got 640(Q:46, V:32, E:5.5). I don't know what went wrong in the exam. I was scoring around 700 in all my practice tests. I have put in a lot of effort and time in preparing. And for my second attempt I put close to 90% of my time in Verbal preparation. I guess, I just don't do good on the verbal section for some reason.
Profile:
30/M
I have a Masters degree in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.89/4.0
I did my undergrad in India and scored 81% (Top 10% of the class)
I have decent volunteer work and currently I am a project coordinator at a volunteer organization.
I have been working for the past 4 years in a top tech firm and was promoted recently. Currently I am leading a project and managing an international team(3 members).
I plan to apply to the following schools:
1) Columbia
2) Stern
3) Tuck
4) Wharton
5) MIT
6) Darden (may be)
What are my chances? Should I take any courses at some community courses in order to strengthen my profile?
What else can I do in order to strengthen my application? How can I offset the low verbal score?
Thanks for your time
05 May 2010, 09:22
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To be honest, your chances are slim at all the schools you listed with that GMAT score. You really need at a minimum a 680 and more likely at least a 700 if you want to stay competitive. Taking extra courses won't really do much -- you really need to find a way to boost that GMAT score. Yes, retaking it many times won't be looked upon favorably, but it's the lesser of two evils if you can end up with a 700+ score. Do whatever it takes - enroll in a GMAT course (don't ask me for a recommendation - there's enough out there that you can probably figure out which ones are a good fit for you) or hire a private GMAT tutor. Before even thinking about schools, this should be your sole focus.
06 May 2010, 13:44
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Thanks for the reply!
I will try to improve my GMAT.
I will try to improve my GMAT.
