Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Nov 2007:30 AM PST
-08:30 AM PST
Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
Nov 2010:00 AM EST
-10:30 AM EST
If you’re applying to Columbia, NYU Stern, or Yale SOM, you need more than strong stats. Each school defines “leadership” differently, and your essays must reflect that. Join Sia Admissions founder, Susan Berishaj on November 20th
Nov 2009:00 PM IST
-10:00 PM IST
Join our free expert-led Essay Workshops to discover how to choose impactful stories, highlight your core values, and align your background with each school’s distinct culture, making every word truly count.
Nov 2108:30 AM EST
-09:15 AM EST
Get the inside scoop on what makes Emory’s Goizueta Business School great, learn how you can present a strong MBA application, and connect with an Admissions Director to get your questions answered.
Nov 2112:00 PM EST
-12:30 PM EST
Join Assistant Dean for Admissions Laurel Grodman for a live walkthrough of the 2025–2026 MBA application. Laurel will provide insights into what the Admissions Committee looks for and offer tips on key components of the application.
Nov 2109:30 PM IST
-10:30 PM IST
Learn how to craft powerful, authentic essays by mastering the 3 “WHYs” every top MBA program looks for: Why MBA, Why Now, and Why This School.
Nov 2408:00 PM PST
-09:00 PM PST
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
31 Jul 2016, 16:13
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi I'm a 27 year old Asian American male planning on applying next year during round 1.
Profile
-5 years work experience as an engineer at a supermajor oil and gas company (think exxon, chevron, shell)
-Ranked in top 10% of all employees with < 5 yrs experience
- 3.67 GPA in petroleum engineering from UT Austin
- 700 GMAT Q47/ V39
- US citizen (Indian ethnicity)
- leadership position in company's young engineers network
- volunteer at a program tutoring inner city children (50 hrs / year)
Target schools: H/S/W, Booth, Kellog, MIT, Yale,
Backup: McCombs, Rice
-What are my chances at my target schools?
-Will being Asian American hurt my chances?
-is my 700 GMAT score high enough?
Profile
-5 years work experience as an engineer at a supermajor oil and gas company (think exxon, chevron, shell)
-Ranked in top 10% of all employees with < 5 yrs experience
- 3.67 GPA in petroleum engineering from UT Austin
- 700 GMAT Q47/ V39
- US citizen (Indian ethnicity)
- leadership position in company's young engineers network
- volunteer at a program tutoring inner city children (50 hrs / year)
Target schools: H/S/W, Booth, Kellog, MIT, Yale,
Backup: McCombs, Rice
-What are my chances at my target schools?
-Will being Asian American hurt my chances?
-is my 700 GMAT score high enough?
01 Aug 2016, 08:20
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us at mbaMission.
Your work experience sounds very strong -- large company, top performer, high potential leader, have you been promoted in the five years? I would assume so. Your GPA is excellent too. Your volunteer work sounds good too, enough to show some involvement but doesn't sound like anything stellar that will set you apart from other applicants. Perhaps that's an area to improve / add more to, or maybe you have other interesting things going on that you just didn't mention
Your GMAT is high enough to show you're capable of handling the curriculum at a top program. But given the caliber of schools you're looking at, your GMAT is going to fall below average and not do anything to help the schools from a rankings perspective. Were you practicing higher than 700? Did you only take it once? If so I would definitely give it another shot. You've got plenty of time too if you're applying next year.
The fact that you're a US citizen should help your chances, but in general, every applicant should seek ways to stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!
Kate
Your work experience sounds very strong -- large company, top performer, high potential leader, have you been promoted in the five years? I would assume so. Your GPA is excellent too. Your volunteer work sounds good too, enough to show some involvement but doesn't sound like anything stellar that will set you apart from other applicants. Perhaps that's an area to improve / add more to, or maybe you have other interesting things going on that you just didn't mention
Your GMAT is high enough to show you're capable of handling the curriculum at a top program. But given the caliber of schools you're looking at, your GMAT is going to fall below average and not do anything to help the schools from a rankings perspective. Were you practicing higher than 700? Did you only take it once? If so I would definitely give it another shot. You've got plenty of time too if you're applying next year.
The fact that you're a US citizen should help your chances, but in general, every applicant should seek ways to stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!
Kate
jobinv123
01 Aug 2016, 13:21
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi Kate,
Thanks for the quick reply.
1) based on my current profile and GMAT score, what schools are in my range and what schools would be considered stretch? If my GMAT score was a 730 instead of a 700, what would be my target schools and what would be stretch?
2) Does being an Asian American engineer make me an overrepresented minority therefore making competition more difficult?
Thanks,
Jobin
Posted from my mobile device
Thanks for the quick reply.
1) based on my current profile and GMAT score, what schools are in my range and what schools would be considered stretch? If my GMAT score was a 730 instead of a 700, what would be my target schools and what would be stretch?
2) Does being an Asian American engineer make me an overrepresented minority therefore making competition more difficult?
Thanks,
Jobin
Posted from my mobile device
