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rohitmanglik
Joined: 24 Jul 2011
Last visit: 22 May 2025
Posts: 124
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Location: India
Schools: Tepper '18 McCombs '18 NUS '16
GMAT 1: 570 Q50 V19
GMAT 2: 650 Q49 V28
GMAT 3: 690 Q50 V34
WE:Information Technology (Finance: Investment Banking)
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24 Oct 2015, 13:01
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Today I gave my third GMAT attempt and secured 690 (Q50 v34).
Educational Background: B.Tech in IT from top 10 engineering colleges in 2012
Work Exp in IT of 3.3 years in following companies
• Fortune 100 IT product company (2years)
• One of the top 3 Investment Banks (1 year) in Risk Team
• One of the most reputed Hedge Funds (current) in Risk Team
I am also working part-time in a startup since 4 years.
GMAT: 690 (Q50 v34)
I am yet to give IELTS/TOEFL.
Nationality: Indian
CGPA (UG): 2.83
Final Goal: PhD in Economics/Finance from one of top 25 Schools.
Query:
With my low GMAT score, which I cannot improve any further, and pure technical background (except for domain of Industry I worked), I understand that my odds are substantially high to directly get into a PhD program. Therefore, the only path available for me is to get a Master's degree first and then look forward for PhD.
I am not sure whether I should apply for 15-25 rank MBA colleges or I should look forward for Master course in any other specialization from top 20 rank colleges? What type of path shall I look for?
Any leads is highly appreciated.
Educational Background: B.Tech in IT from top 10 engineering colleges in 2012
Work Exp in IT of 3.3 years in following companies
• Fortune 100 IT product company (2years)
• One of the top 3 Investment Banks (1 year) in Risk Team
• One of the most reputed Hedge Funds (current) in Risk Team
I am also working part-time in a startup since 4 years.
GMAT: 690 (Q50 v34)
I am yet to give IELTS/TOEFL.
Nationality: Indian
CGPA (UG): 2.83
Final Goal: PhD in Economics/Finance from one of top 25 Schools.
Query:
With my low GMAT score, which I cannot improve any further, and pure technical background (except for domain of Industry I worked), I understand that my odds are substantially high to directly get into a PhD program. Therefore, the only path available for me is to get a Master's degree first and then look forward for PhD.
I am not sure whether I should apply for 15-25 rank MBA colleges or I should look forward for Master course in any other specialization from top 20 rank colleges? What type of path shall I look for?
Any leads is highly appreciated.
25 Oct 2015, 11:03
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The most efficient thing to do would be to seek a top 25 PhD program where you could also obtain your MS along the way. There would not be any real advantage in getting MS first, since you seem academically qualified to go ahead and apply for PhD programs directly. A 690 is a good GMAT score, but as you point out, is not "great." Still, you don't have to have a "great" score to get in most programs. I would apply to several schools and seek out the ones which have research in your area of interest. This will ensure a good fit.
