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Hi Admission Experts,

Greetings from me - 25 y.o, Vietnamese female

About me:
Ungr CGPA: 6.66/10 major in International Business Administration (i truly hate this satan number :() I know this is the number one obstable. But I was actually staying more focus and got higher grades in the last 2 years of the 4-year program.

WE: 2 years in market research (specialized in consumer insights), i've dealt alot with project coordinating, data analysis from which I think my passion for analytics growing stronger and I decided to take it to the next level. Thus, I've started self-learning a few programming languages for data manipulation as well.

I haven't took GMAT yet, but have done searching for a few schools with good MSBA program, listed in below:

- University of Colorado Denver
- University of Hartford, CT
- University of Texas at Arlington
- HEC Montreal in Canada

Could you all advise the safe GMAT score range for these schools? I know I have to do alot to make up the low GPA.

Thanks in advances guys!

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Elise

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Hi Admission Experts,

Greetings from me - 25 y.o, Vietnamese female

About me:
Ungr CGPA: 6.66/10 major in International Business Administration (i truly hate this satan number :() I know this is the number one obstable. But I was actually staying more focus and got higher grades in the last 2 years of the 4-year program.

WE: 2 years in market research (specialized in consumer insights), i've dealt alot with project coordinating, data analysis from which I think my passion for analytics growing stronger and I decided to take it to the next level. Thus, I've started self-learning a few programming languages for data manipulation as well.

I haven't took GMAT yet, but have done searching for a few schools with good MSBA program, listed in below:

- University of Colorado Denver
- University of Hartford, CT
- University of Texas at Arlington
- HEC Montreal in Canada

Could you all advise the safe GMAT score range for these schools? I know I have to do a lot to make up the low GPA.

Thanks in advances guys!

Regards,
Elise

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Hi 5hawne3,

Apart from these programs, you could also explore

https://jindal.utdallas.edu/faq/#ms-business-analytics
https://accounting.broad.msu.edu/academ ... uirements/
https://business.uic.edu/liautaud-progra ... -analytics

These programs are also pretty good. What you need is a good GMAT score and show your strength in analytics. Your GMAT Score will take care of your undergrad scores.
What matters most to the schools is to make sure you have the aptitude to go through the program without any academic concern.

Highlight your projects and exposure to working with data and make logical decisions. This would help.

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Shree
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Hello Shree,

Thank you for your suggested list.
I thought there were not many schools fit me as I dont have a strong background. Now you've given me more options to consider.

I've started referring to the official guide, planning for 2 weeks of reviewing the concepts then take a diagnosed test. I hope this sounds better than taking the diagnosed test straight away since the score might demotivate me :).

Again, Thanks a buch!

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Elise

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Hello Shree,

Thank you for your suggested list.
I thought there were not many schools fit me as I dont have a strong background. Now you've given me more options to consider.

I've started referring to the official guide, planning for 2 weeks of reviewing the concepts then take a diagnosed test. I hope this sounds better than taking the diagnosed test straight away since the score might demotivate me :).

Again, Thanks a buch!

Regards,
Elise

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Hi 5hawne3,

Why don't you consider taking a structured program ? It will save you some time and you will be in the right direction.
If you are planning to self prep make sure

1. You follow a proper preparation plan.
2. Make sure you are not getting better at a flawed approach - keep analyzing your mistakes
3. be in the scope of the test. - focus on official questions.

I am sure if you follow a disciplined approach and regularly practice with the right methods you should be able to score well.

All the best.

rgds,
Shree