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Joined: 24 Jul 2011
Posts: 127
Given Kudos: 93
Location: India
GMAT 1: 570 Q50 V19
GMAT 2: 650 Q49 V28
GMAT 3: 690 Q50 V34
WE:Information Technology (Investment Banking)
Profile Evaluation: 690, 3.3 yrs exp
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24 Oct 2015, 13:01
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.