NothinImPossible wrote:
Hi All,
I gave my GMAT exam today and have scored 610 (61%). Quant (47,63%),Verbal (28,52%) and IR (2,12%). I acknowledge the fact that 610 is not a very competitive score but I would still like to go ahead with the 2018 application process for colleges that are best recommended for my profile.
Can you please evaluate my profile and advise what are the B schools in US and Canada that I can apply considering my current profile and GMAT score.
I am looking forward to apply for either full time MBA or an executive MBA. I am planning to do either general MBA or MBA in MIS.
Profile
Work Exp : Indian Female with 8+ Years in 3 Big CMMi level 5 IT companies
GPA : 3.3 (81%)
Work Profile : Business Analyst
Note -> I am yet to start my application process,essays, etc. and I have sent my score to below mentioned colleges:
1) Kelley School of Business, US
2) Rotman, Canada
3) Ivey, Canada
4) Queens, Canada
5) Schulich, Canada
Thanks!
Unfortunately I have to agree with the others that 610 is just not going to get the job done for an Indian. For a top business school that is. Which would be the best way to Leverage The Experience obviously. I would find a verbal tutor and really just put your emphasis on that for the time being. Are you married to going to school in Canada?
It seems like maybe you're a little bit flexible because you're also putting Kelley in the mix. If that's the case then Executive MBA programs in the US have a GMAT waiver for many of them including Kellogg Ross NYU and MIT. If you feel that an Executive MBA might be more appropriate for your age and an altogether better fit, then that might be the direction you want to go.
For Kellogg in Miami they only meet once per month so I'm not really sure where you live or whatever but if you could figure that out once per month that it might make it worth it for you. Same for Ross in LA.
The trick is you do need to have a job to be competitive in that process so that's kind of the sticking point about getting a job of us and also doing the program in the US. I help people who have their own business or whatever so if you have some ties to that in your home country that could ostensibly be a way to go.
Also wanted to add that many of the schools that you listed which are Canadian actually have a January term. So before applying I would really strongly urge you to maximize your ability to get a better score and then if you feel the urgency to apply soon go for the J Term.. you're just not going to like what happens if you apply with a 610 to a top business school as an Indian, I'm sorry.
Just too overrepresented and they can take their pick of who they want,you just won't be competitive unfortunately my dear. There is very good likelihood that somebody else will have your profile but then a better GMAT on top of that.
hope this helps!
https://MBAPrepCoach.comThanks a lot... I was really apprehensive on my next action plan and needed right direction and advice on this. This forum and your kind attention have been very helpful.
Yes I am married and my husband is working in Canada now.
As suggested, I will work on my verbal skills and overall profile and give a better shot next time.
Having said that,I am still trying for De Groote and HEC and working on essays for R2.