jhh3000 wrote:
Hi,
I'd like a profile evaluation, specifically focusing on the merits of delaying my application and retaking the GMAT. This is a serious request, as I generally think that I have a solid application, but am aware that my GMAT score is dead average.
Work Experience:
Management Consulting Firm (the LEKs, Monitors, etc): Great experience in exclusively the healthcare industry: Numerous projects spread across operational strategy at large pharmaceutical companies, and private equity due diligence and exclusivity work. Good client interaction, leading client teams, directing workshops, creating IP and tools for client. Stellar recs from 2 VPs/Partners, 1 Principal (right below partner).
Other Leadership Experience:
Director of Business Development, A Healthcare Non-Profit: joined as a founding member in 2009, advising on business and financial aspect of nonprofit organization since its founding. Lately have been managing a strategic project w/ pro-bono support from BCG. Rec from CEO.
GMAT:
720 (95th) - 49 (88th) Quant, 39 (87th) Verbal, 6 AWA
College:
Top 10 private US University, 3.8 GPA in Biomedical Engineering, c/o 2009
Now the school list:
1. HBS
2. Sloan
3. Stanford
4. Kellogg (backup)
Post-MBA Goals:
Entrepreneurship (either starting up a company, or working for a VC) -- or back to Consulting, but potentially widening my industry exposure beyond just Healthcare.
Your GMAT is fine and your profile seems great. If you think you can study intensively for a couple of weeks and retake so that you can still apply round 1, then go ahead, but I see no reason to be concerned about your GMAT. Your GPA, experience, and leadership are all what these programs are seeking.