Profile evaluation help: low GPA, high GMAT, age 30

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MBADecoder · Answer

I think you have a great GMAT sore with a perfect balance. And its a huge jump from your previous scores. Let it be and focus on the other parts of the application now. If you think your Quant score as less, rely upon the tough CFA, the undergrad marks and possibly the analytical aspects of your job to prove your comfort with heavy number crunching.

With seven years of work experience you are not too old to apply to the American schools. You should consider the two year v/s one year MBA difference between the American and the European programs. That can also be the deciding factor. The MSx program is for people with more work experience- 10+ years.

Your story- why MBA, why now, short term, long term goals needs to be very strong at any of these b-schools for you to have a shot.

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

Congrats on the GMAT improvement and thank you for the detailed profile.

You should not take the GMAT again as your overall score is great and you have enough data to prove your quant capabilities.

You are above the average for the U.S. schools in terms of age but certainly not outside the range. HBS and Stanford will be tough considering your age and GPA, but the other programs are reasonable depending on the rest of your story.

At this point, clearly telling your story including the reasons for your job changes along the way will be crucial for getting an interview. That said, if you put together a quality application, you should have a good shot at the programs you mentioned. I may recommend adding another one and if you want to discuss further, send me an email [email protected]

It's important to convey that your profile is more than that of a finance professional.

Also what companies have you worked for? This will be important in determining just how high you can reach.

Good luck!

blockman · Answer

One of the top Canadian mutual fund companies and currently one of the Canadian chartered banks

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

So I would say H/S/W is a stretch but if you apply to a nice set of schools under those as well, you would hedge yourself well.

blockman · Answer

What about Booth and other Ivy's, and LBS / Insead?

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

Those are good schools within your reach. They are by no means a sure thing, but are good schools for your profile.

blockman · Answer

thank you for your input

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

Congrats on a great GMAT score, at this point I would not retake. You have a very high score and the schools should be comfortable with your aptitude at this point. On the age front with 7 years of experience you should be fine for most of the schools you are targeting. With every candidate but even more so for the slightly more experienced candidate your rationale for pursuing a graduate education in business has to be spot on and make sense given your prior experience. So spend some time connecting the dots for admissions and having a clear story here and you should be in good shape!

Profile evaluation help: low GPA, high GMAT, age 30

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