Forum Home > GMAT > Quantitative > Problem Solving (PS)
Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Dec 1608:00 AM PST
-11:59 PM PST
GMAT Club 12 Days of Christmas is a 4th Annual GMAT Club Winter Competition based on solving questions. This is the Winter GMAT competition on GMAT Club with an amazing opportunity to win over $40,000 worth of prizes!
Dec 1511:00 AM EST
-11:30 AM EST
Meet Tuck at an informal student or staff-hosted coffee chat in a city near you!- Dec 18
10:00 AM PST
-11:00 AM PST
Here is the essential guide to securing scholarships as an MBA student! In this video, we explore the various types of scholarships available, including need-based and merit-based options. 
Dec 2007:00 PM PST
-08:00 PM PST
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Dec 2111:00 AM EST
-12:00 PM EST
Save 20% on your subscription to onTrack by mbaMission, a first-of-its-kind on-demand MBA application experience. Use code 20OFFDEC until Dec 31!
Dec 2109:00 PM IST
-10:00 PM IST
Dreaming of a successful post-MBA career? Explore the 2026 career pathways in consulting, tech, finance, and dive into the exciting opportunities and the potential ROI these industries offer, helping you make informed decisions and more.
Dec 2109:00 PM IST
-10:00 PM IST
Dreaming of a successful post-MBA career? Explore the 2026 career pathways in consulting, tech, finance, and dive into the exciting opportunities and the potential ROI these industries offer, helping you make informed decisions.
Dec 2201:00 PM EST
-02:00 PM EST
Targeting M7 schools this winter? Download Personal MBA Coach’s free M7 essays analysis e-book for expert tips on how to tackle each school's essays!
Hi,
I am an Indian IT professional with 4+years of experience as a Business Analyst. Currently working in India in a US based product management IT firm with opportunities of travelling onsite to US for projects.
I have done my undergrad in business management specializing in Finance with 7 GPA out of 10 and followed it up with an MBA Finance from one of the descent business schools in India with GPA of 6.3 on 10. Also have certifications in Financial Programs related to securities, equity research certified by the national stock exchange, India.
I want to give a boost to my profile and also looking to switch my profile hence last year I planned to prepare for GMAT in pursuit of an MBA from one of the top B schools. Currently I am hovering around the 650 score level for GMAT and plan to appear in a month or so. My target score is 700-740 and hence would be working towards it. Now I am yet to decide on the program that I would like to pursue but have a vague idea that it would be mostly in either Finance or Product Management owing to my experience. I am also considering the option of going for an analytics based program since that is one of the most sought after profiles at present and is a growing domain.
Kindly let me know based on my profile what would be the best options for me as far as the B schools to apply are concerned and what would be the suggested programs that I could pursue.
Would be interested to pursue an MBA in either US, Europe or India.
I am an Indian IT professional with 4+years of experience as a Business Analyst. Currently working in India in a US based product management IT firm with opportunities of travelling onsite to US for projects.
I have done my undergrad in business management specializing in Finance with 7 GPA out of 10 and followed it up with an MBA Finance from one of the descent business schools in India with GPA of 6.3 on 10. Also have certifications in Financial Programs related to securities, equity research certified by the national stock exchange, India.
I want to give a boost to my profile and also looking to switch my profile hence last year I planned to prepare for GMAT in pursuit of an MBA from one of the top B schools. Currently I am hovering around the 650 score level for GMAT and plan to appear in a month or so. My target score is 700-740 and hence would be working towards it. Now I am yet to decide on the program that I would like to pursue but have a vague idea that it would be mostly in either Finance or Product Management owing to my experience. I am also considering the option of going for an analytics based program since that is one of the most sought after profiles at present and is a growing domain.
Kindly let me know based on my profile what would be the best options for me as far as the B schools to apply are concerned and what would be the suggested programs that I could pursue.
Would be interested to pursue an MBA in either US, Europe or India.
VantagePointMelody
Joined: 19 Apr 2016
Last visit: 26 Jun 2024
Posts: 203
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 1
Schools: CBS '13 (A)
Expert reply
28 Feb 2017, 10:22
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi there,
First of all, our sincere apologies for the delayed response! Before I get into specific schools, I would ask you why you’re looking to get a second MBA. In other words, what do you hope to do professionally after graduation that you cannot do now without a second MBA? Without a crystal clear answer to that question, admission to any top MBA program is going to be very challenging, if not a non-starter.
I’d also like to point out that an MBA from a top program in the US or Europe is a general management degree. Although you will have opportunities to tailor your curriculum to your professional area(s) of focus (some schools even offer majors or specializations), the degree you graduate with will be an MBA plain and simple. If you’re looking for a more specialized degree in finance or data analytics, you might find an MFin or MS in Data Science (or Data Analytics) to be better aligned with your objectives. But again, it all depends on what you want to do professionally upon graduation and what the requirements of that job are.
Regardless of which path you take, you’re absolutely doing the right thing by focusing on bringing your GMAT score up. You’re part of a highly competitive pool of applicants who tend to score above average on the GMAT so you want to make sure that you don’t fall short there. Plus, your undergrad GPA is a bit on the lower end so a higher GMAT score will help offset that.
Once you have your GMAT score in hand, then you’ll have a better idea of the range of schools where your profile is competitive. Assuming you score a ~720 on the GMAT, I would encourage you to look at the top 15-25 schools – programs like Olin, Tepper, and Goizueta in the U.S. should be right down the fairway for you. A lot more will ultimately go into school selection than just GMAT score but that’s a great place to start. Here’s a more detailed guide to school selection, as case you’re interested: How to Decide Where to Apply.
Best of luck to you! Happy to chat further if you’d like. You can sign up for a free consultation through the link in my signature below.
Best,
Melody
First of all, our sincere apologies for the delayed response! Before I get into specific schools, I would ask you why you’re looking to get a second MBA. In other words, what do you hope to do professionally after graduation that you cannot do now without a second MBA? Without a crystal clear answer to that question, admission to any top MBA program is going to be very challenging, if not a non-starter.
I’d also like to point out that an MBA from a top program in the US or Europe is a general management degree. Although you will have opportunities to tailor your curriculum to your professional area(s) of focus (some schools even offer majors or specializations), the degree you graduate with will be an MBA plain and simple. If you’re looking for a more specialized degree in finance or data analytics, you might find an MFin or MS in Data Science (or Data Analytics) to be better aligned with your objectives. But again, it all depends on what you want to do professionally upon graduation and what the requirements of that job are.
Regardless of which path you take, you’re absolutely doing the right thing by focusing on bringing your GMAT score up. You’re part of a highly competitive pool of applicants who tend to score above average on the GMAT so you want to make sure that you don’t fall short there. Plus, your undergrad GPA is a bit on the lower end so a higher GMAT score will help offset that.
Once you have your GMAT score in hand, then you’ll have a better idea of the range of schools where your profile is competitive. Assuming you score a ~720 on the GMAT, I would encourage you to look at the top 15-25 schools – programs like Olin, Tepper, and Goizueta in the U.S. should be right down the fairway for you. A lot more will ultimately go into school selection than just GMAT score but that’s a great place to start. Here’s a more detailed guide to school selection, as case you’re interested: How to Decide Where to Apply.
Best of luck to you! Happy to chat further if you’d like. You can sign up for a free consultation through the link in my signature below.
Best,
Melody
Hi
Though i agree that once i get my score i will be able to have a clear picture of the set of schools i can target, but since we need to select schools to report scores in case i accept my score then what kind of schools to report my scores if i haven't decided on the target schools.
Also some time back i got in touch with a consultant via a free evaluation and he suggested that with my profile if i can score over 700 then i can have a look at the following schools:
Cornell
Mendoza
Emory
NUS Singapore
What do you think about the chance and the prospects of the aforementioned schools.
I am also looking at Australia as one of the options as i quite liked the culture and lifestyle so i also have Melbourne business school in consideration.
Kindly advise
Though i agree that once i get my score i will be able to have a clear picture of the set of schools i can target, but since we need to select schools to report scores in case i accept my score then what kind of schools to report my scores if i haven't decided on the target schools.
Also some time back i got in touch with a consultant via a free evaluation and he suggested that with my profile if i can score over 700 then i can have a look at the following schools:
Cornell
Mendoza
Emory
NUS Singapore
What do you think about the chance and the prospects of the aforementioned schools.
I am also looking at Australia as one of the options as i quite liked the culture and lifestyle so i also have Melbourne business school in consideration.
Kindly advise
