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07 Feb 2020, 02:52
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Hello, I would love to know what you think about my profile.
23 year old Italian male
Transferred from Clark university to Vanderbilt after my freshman year.
I studied abroad in Spain for six months my senior year.
Graduated in May 2019 from Vanderbilt University with a dual major in economics and psychology(GPA 3.92)
Just took the GMAT and I scored a 710 (V 41, Q 47)
Extracurriculars:
Rowing: club level Vanderbilt, varsity at Clark. I stopped halfway through sophomore year.
Greek involvement: New member educator for my fraternity my junior and senior year.
Tutoring: I tutored Latin at Vanderbilt my sophomore year and psychology at Clark my freshman year.
Work experience:
Going to work corporate for a retail firm at the end of the month.
I did a summer internship in the marketing department of a design firm between my sophomore and junior year.
I was planning on working for a couple of years in order to get some experience and then to apply for an MBA at a top tier school (HBS, Stanford, INSEAD etc.). I would like to do an MBA in order to open new career opportunities outside of Italy since, as of right now, I'm under performing compared to my class-mates.
Do you think I should try to retake the GMAT?
Am I competitive enough to enter into a top Bschool?
Thank you for your time!
23 year old Italian male
Transferred from Clark university to Vanderbilt after my freshman year.
I studied abroad in Spain for six months my senior year.
Graduated in May 2019 from Vanderbilt University with a dual major in economics and psychology(GPA 3.92)
Just took the GMAT and I scored a 710 (V 41, Q 47)
Extracurriculars:
Rowing: club level Vanderbilt, varsity at Clark. I stopped halfway through sophomore year.
Greek involvement: New member educator for my fraternity my junior and senior year.
Tutoring: I tutored Latin at Vanderbilt my sophomore year and psychology at Clark my freshman year.
Work experience:
Going to work corporate for a retail firm at the end of the month.
I did a summer internship in the marketing department of a design firm between my sophomore and junior year.
I was planning on working for a couple of years in order to get some experience and then to apply for an MBA at a top tier school (HBS, Stanford, INSEAD etc.). I would like to do an MBA in order to open new career opportunities outside of Italy since, as of right now, I'm under performing compared to my class-mates.
Do you think I should try to retake the GMAT?
Am I competitive enough to enter into a top Bschool?
Thank you for your time!
10 Feb 2020, 07:16
Kudos
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Hi there,
I agree an MBA will definitely offer advancement and opportunities. It is great that you are thinking ahead, as that will only benefit you in the long run. Your GPA looks great, congrats, and your involvement is strong in college. Coming from Italy to the US for university and gaining other international experience such as in Spain also gives you a different perspective from many applicants who have only lived in one country, so that is a plus. Regarding GMAT, the 710 is respectable but definitely lackluster and below average at top US schools. The good news is-- GMAT scores are valid for 5 years, and statistically people perform better the closer they take the exam to their time at university, so you have an advantage in taking it now/ working on it in the coming year, vs waiting several years when you are less focused on studying and quant questions etc, so YES I recommend trying again, or even multiple times if needed, to get where you want to be, and schools take the highest score so it's not a problem to try multiple times. In addition, obviously work hard at your job, and take advantage of any additional opportunities to step up, demonstrate leadership, and continue to grow and develop during your career. I would also recommend continuing your involvement outside work- identifying a community activity or cause you are passionate about and participating in that in the coming years. Feel free to keep in touch over time and good luck!
I agree an MBA will definitely offer advancement and opportunities. It is great that you are thinking ahead, as that will only benefit you in the long run. Your GPA looks great, congrats, and your involvement is strong in college. Coming from Italy to the US for university and gaining other international experience such as in Spain also gives you a different perspective from many applicants who have only lived in one country, so that is a plus. Regarding GMAT, the 710 is respectable but definitely lackluster and below average at top US schools. The good news is-- GMAT scores are valid for 5 years, and statistically people perform better the closer they take the exam to their time at university, so you have an advantage in taking it now/ working on it in the coming year, vs waiting several years when you are less focused on studying and quant questions etc, so YES I recommend trying again, or even multiple times if needed, to get where you want to be, and schools take the highest score so it's not a problem to try multiple times. In addition, obviously work hard at your job, and take advantage of any additional opportunities to step up, demonstrate leadership, and continue to grow and develop during your career. I would also recommend continuing your involvement outside work- identifying a community activity or cause you are passionate about and participating in that in the coming years. Feel free to keep in touch over time and good luck!
12 Feb 2020, 07:52
Kudos
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Hello Jen,
Thank you so much for your advice! I will definitely retake the GMAT.
Thank you so much for your advice! I will definitely retake the GMAT.
