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mccalleg
Joined: 08 Oct 2014
Last visit: 12 Apr 2019
Posts: 4
Given Kudos: 16
Location: United States (IL)
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Schools: LBS '21 INSEAD Jan '20
GMAT 1: 680 Q47 V35
GPA: 3.25
WE:Account Management (Mutual Funds and Brokerage)
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22 Aug 2017, 07:40
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Hi
Thank you in advance for taking out time and helping me.
I scored a 680 (V35, Q47, IR8) on my second attempt at the GMAT. First attempt was lower, 640 (V39, Q35, IR6).
Profile:
White Male
Age 28
Education
- 3.3 GPA (Lower end, I know)
- Bachelors in Finance; Minor in Decision Sciences
- Graduation Year: 2011
Work Experience:
- 7 years by expected matriculation
- CFA Charterholder
- 3 years at investment manager working in operations - Twice promoted (intern>analyst>sr. analyst)
- 3-4 years at current investment manager working in strategic sales role - Promoted (associate>senior associate), management responsibilities
Extra- Curricular :
- Gala Fundraising Chair
- Business Philanthropy Member and Committee Member
- University career services center volunteer
- Camp Volunteer
Post MBA goals
Still TBD. Possibly considering strategy consulting or FinTech.
It would be great if you could gauge my chances at school such as Kellogg, Booth, Darden, Berkeley, Tuck?
Thank you in advance for taking out time and helping me.
I scored a 680 (V35, Q47, IR8) on my second attempt at the GMAT. First attempt was lower, 640 (V39, Q35, IR6).
Profile:
White Male
Age 28
Education
- 3.3 GPA (Lower end, I know)
- Bachelors in Finance; Minor in Decision Sciences
- Graduation Year: 2011
Work Experience:
- 7 years by expected matriculation
- CFA Charterholder
- 3 years at investment manager working in operations - Twice promoted (intern>analyst>sr. analyst)
- 3-4 years at current investment manager working in strategic sales role - Promoted (associate>senior associate), management responsibilities
Extra- Curricular :
- Gala Fundraising Chair
- Business Philanthropy Member and Committee Member
- University career services center volunteer
- Camp Volunteer
Post MBA goals
Still TBD. Possibly considering strategy consulting or FinTech.
It would be great if you could gauge my chances at school such as Kellogg, Booth, Darden, Berkeley, Tuck?
22 Aug 2017, 20:23
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Hi, and thanks for writing! It looks like you have some strong work experience and solid extracurricular involvement. For the top 15 schools, 700+ would definitely help given that you're applying from a heavily represented demographic. For consulting, you can't go wrong with any of the schools you mentioned, so take note of each program's culture, teaching style (Darden is 100% case), and geography when deciding which one is right for you. This perspective, and your research, will increase your chances by helping you make a strong case for why you're a fit for a specific program.
I hope that helps as a starting point! Let me know of any other questions
I hope that helps as a starting point! Let me know of any other questions
mccalleg
Hi
Thank you in advance for taking out time and helping me.
I scored a 680 (V35, Q47, IR8) on my second attempt at the GMAT. First attempt was lower, 640 (V39, Q35, IR6).
Profile:
White Male
Age 28
Education
- 3.3 GPA (Lower end, I know)
- Bachelors in Finance; Minor in Decision Sciences
- Graduation Year: 2011
Work Experience:
- 7 years by expected matriculation
- CFA Charterholder
- 3 years at investment manager working in operations - Twice promoted (intern>analyst>sr. analyst)
- 3-4 years at current investment manager working in strategic sales role - Promoted (associate>senior associate), management responsibilities
Extra- Curricular :
- Gala Fundraising Chair
- Business Philanthropy Member and Committee Member
- University career services center volunteer
- Camp Volunteer
Post MBA goals
Still TBD. Possibly considering strategy consulting or FinTech.
It would be great if you could gauge my chances at school such as Kellogg, Booth, Darden, Berkeley, Tuck?
Thank you in advance for taking out time and helping me.
I scored a 680 (V35, Q47, IR8) on my second attempt at the GMAT. First attempt was lower, 640 (V39, Q35, IR6).
Profile:
White Male
Age 28
Education
- 3.3 GPA (Lower end, I know)
- Bachelors in Finance; Minor in Decision Sciences
- Graduation Year: 2011
Work Experience:
- 7 years by expected matriculation
- CFA Charterholder
- 3 years at investment manager working in operations - Twice promoted (intern>analyst>sr. analyst)
- 3-4 years at current investment manager working in strategic sales role - Promoted (associate>senior associate), management responsibilities
Extra- Curricular :
- Gala Fundraising Chair
- Business Philanthropy Member and Committee Member
- University career services center volunteer
- Camp Volunteer
Post MBA goals
Still TBD. Possibly considering strategy consulting or FinTech.
It would be great if you could gauge my chances at school such as Kellogg, Booth, Darden, Berkeley, Tuck?
mccalleg
Joined: 08 Oct 2014
Last visit: 12 Apr 2019
Posts: 4
Given Kudos: 16
Location: United States (IL)
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Schools: LBS '21 INSEAD Jan '20
GMAT 1: 680 Q47 V35
GPA: 3.25
WE:Account Management (Mutual Funds and Brokerage)
Products:
23 Aug 2017, 13:17
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Thanks! This might be a stretch, but obviously in my second GMAT verbal was a bit lower than preferred. I know that most schools will receive your GMAT score report and see that you have taken it more than once, scores, etc. Do admissions ever, not necessarily combine scores, but give any consideration to the individual scores for each individual sitting? Effectively seeing that, while the V35 was lower on the second sitting, I am capable of something along the lines of a V39? Obviously I didn't, but had those been it been Q47 V39, I'd probably reach the 700 barrier...just luck of the draw.
Curious what you have to say! Thanks again for taking the time.
Curious what you have to say! Thanks again for taking the time.
