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- Masters in economics with 3.65 GPA from Kuwait University.
- BSc in finance with a 3.7 GPA from Kuwait university

I am intending to do a PhD in finance or economics. However, I have exhausted myself and could not score more than 460 in GMAT. I have 4 years of consultancy experience in a big four firm. I have reached a point where I cannot put in more efforts in GMAT prep with full time work.

Any suggestions what schools can I target in Canada or UK. Just wanted to have a real sense of what are my options at this stage? Many thanks
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- Masters in economics with 3.65 GPA from Kuwait University.
- BSc in finance with a 3.7 GPA from Kuwait university
Hi @Adnan1192, I think a 460 GMAT score is going to be a difficult situation for PhD programs in finance. The admissions process is much more relationship based as you will need an advisor for your research. I suggest you focus on reaching out to the professors you admire and would want to work with and get advice from them.
I am intending to do a PhD in finance or economics. However, I have exhausted myself and could not score more than 460 in GMAT. I have 4 years of consultancy experience in a big four firm. I have reached a point where I cannot put in more efforts in GMAT prep with full time work.

Any suggestions what schools can I target in Canada or UK. Just wanted to have a real sense of what are my options at this stage? Many thanks
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