Hi everyone, need your help in assessing if I should retake the GMAT. I’m planning to apply for Master's in Analytics programs this cycle.
Target school: McGill University, University of British Columbia, MIT Sloan
Profile: Male, 22 currently
Citizenship: Indian
GMAT: 730 (Q50, V39), IR 8, AWA 6 [Given in July 2019]
GPA: Graduated with 8.9/10 CGPA with a Bachelor's in Arts (Economics Hons.) from a top undergraduate institution
IELTS: 8.5/9 [L:9, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 8]
Work experience (latest first):
- Working at Bain & Co. in the Private Equity department, focusing on American funds [Joined as Analyst in Sep 2020, promoted to Senior Analyst in Apr 2021 and currently working as an Associate from Apr 2022]
- Interned at NITI Aayog, the Indian Government's think tank for 4 months in 2019
Extracurricular (from recent to older)
- Head of two college societies: Enactus and Economics Council
- Nominated as 1 of 4 Captains during High School for 4 consecutive years
Since I gave the exam 3 years ago, I am evaluating if I should retake the exam or focus on my essays recommendations.
Any feedback to the above would be appreciated!