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Then work on medium- hard level questions.

But I need 695 , else my chances are bleak.

You don’t need a 695 for any school. Anything above 655 is a good score.

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You can leave it if you want. Just go through the basic formulas.

Hi all – I’m targeting IIM A PGPX and IIM B EPGP for Round 1 and would appreciate a quick profile evaluation, GMAT target score suggestion, and prep/course advice with ~60 days left. Thanks in advance! Personal Info: Male, Indian Education: B.Tech (Computer Science), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar Graduation CGPA: 6.4 Class 10 (State Board): 92% – State Rank 12th Class 12 (State Board): 88% – Highest in English across the state Professional Background (7 years total): Deloitte US India– 3 years (Tech + Initial exposure to analytics) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) – 2 years (Advanced analytics roles) VISA Inc. – 2 years and ongoing (Currently a Senior Engineer in Payments and Data Engineering) Industry Exposure: Technology, Analytics, and Payments Current Compensation: ₹30–40 LPA Executive Education: Post Graduation Certificate in AI/ML for Leaders from Texas McCombs School of Business (Company-sponsored) MBA Goals: Pivot into Strategy & Consulting roles in the AI and Analytics space. Leverage tech + data experience for high-impact business decision-making roles. Target MBA Programs: IIM Ahmedabad – PGPX (1-Year Program) IIM Bangalore – EPGP (1-Year Program) Targeting: Round 1 applications (July- Aug 2025) GMAT Prep So Far: Prep Time: 3 months (self-prep) First GMAT Official FE Mock : 625 First GMAT Club Mock: 585 Key Challenge: Time management Without time pressure: 80–90% accuracy even on 705+ level questions PS : Able to solve but taking more time than anticipated due to rudimentary methods. Verbal Confidence: Strong base (OG + LSAT practice) but struggle to complete 20+ Qs in 45 mins on GMAT Club Tests and Forum Quiz alike DI: Comfortable conceptually, but struggle to complete 20 Qs in 45 mins on GMAT Club Help Needed: Profile Evaluation: How competitive am I for IIM A PGPX / IIM B EPGP ? Areas I should highlight or address? Target Score Advice: What GMAT score should I aim for to stay competitive, assuming a 20–30 point buffer? Timeline Planning: Planning to apply in July (Round 1) – When should I aim to take the final GMAT considering a month for application prep with/without consultant help? Course Recommendation if any: Worth investing in a paid course now with ~60 days left? I need help improving speed under pressure.

My answer still remains the same. 655 is a good score for IIMABC/ ISB.

Understood !! Really appreciate your letting me know of the same. Will keep that in mind while deciding. My acads are a bit on th elower end though.

Oh yeah, you have a 6.4 CGPA. There must a reason for that, explain that in the additional question.

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