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02 Jun 2018, 19:55
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Hi,
I gave the GMAT recently and got a 710 though my goal was 750. I know the application process is holistic so I want to get my profile evaluated to have a better idea on whether I should retake the GMAT and what are my chances of getting in my preferred schools
Background: Indian , Age 26
Academics:
710 GMAT (91 percentile)
Bachelors: Electronics (BITS Pilani, GPA 8.0/10)
Masters: Electronics (IIT Bombay GPA 9.6/10)
Work:
Working in Japan as Senior Associate in R&D of a major Japanese healthcare company for 2 years.
Fastest Promotion among peers - in 1 year.
Leading a team of engineers in developing net generation core technology - patent in progress
Proficient in Japanese communication and good experience of Japanese culture
Extracurriculars:
Award from President of India - Scientific Innovation
Bronze Certificate- International Art Exhibition in China
GE Startup Venture Competition finalists
Inter-university quiz champion
Gave free art classes to HIV-AIDS slum children in Mumbai
Preferred Universities
1.HBS
2.Stanford GSB
3.Wharton
4.MIT Sloan
5 Berkeley-Haas
Please advise on
a) whether I should retake the GMAT and
b) what are my chances of getting into my preferred schools
Thanks in advance for your help.
I gave the GMAT recently and got a 710 though my goal was 750. I know the application process is holistic so I want to get my profile evaluated to have a better idea on whether I should retake the GMAT and what are my chances of getting in my preferred schools
Background: Indian , Age 26
Academics:
710 GMAT (91 percentile)
Bachelors: Electronics (BITS Pilani, GPA 8.0/10)
Masters: Electronics (IIT Bombay GPA 9.6/10)
Work:
Working in Japan as Senior Associate in R&D of a major Japanese healthcare company for 2 years.
Fastest Promotion among peers - in 1 year.
Leading a team of engineers in developing net generation core technology - patent in progress
Proficient in Japanese communication and good experience of Japanese culture
Extracurriculars:
Award from President of India - Scientific Innovation
Bronze Certificate- International Art Exhibition in China
GE Startup Venture Competition finalists
Inter-university quiz champion
Gave free art classes to HIV-AIDS slum children in Mumbai
Preferred Universities
1.HBS
2.Stanford GSB
3.Wharton
4.MIT Sloan
5 Berkeley-Haas
Please advise on
a) whether I should retake the GMAT and
b) what are my chances of getting into my preferred schools
Thanks in advance for your help.
03 Jun 2018, 04:45
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Hello sushiboy
As you rightly said the process is holistic and your candidature will be a combination of the following-
1. Academic Potential- Past scores + GMAT. The over represented Indian pool is generally expected to score high on the GMAT. Your shortlist of schools has an avg GMAT higher that yours, that means your must show spikes in other areas of your profile (see below). Retaking the GMAT is definitely recommended, but if you are sure of taking it up by 30 points at least.
2. Quality of Work ex- Your work ex looks different, but more than years and role these schools will be interested to know your career progression, key achievements and business impact. Difficult to say with missing information.
3. Diversity- Japanese language may help. Extracurricular activities look interesting, but what is the impact you have had in these? What transferable skills have you gained that make you a potential business leader?
4. Clarity of Goals- More than any other element of your profile this is the single most important. What are your future goals and why do you need an MBA to reach there? Why Harvard/Stanford etc? Unfortunately, you have not mentioned this critical piece of the puzzle.
To summarize, the listed schools seem a stretch (they are for everyone) and I would advise to re-take the GMAT to a 740+.
However success will finally depend on how well you tie the above 4 factors in your written application.
Best
Varun Sharma
+919137133507
Free Profile Review
MBAkarma.com
Quora
LinkedIn
[email protected]
As you rightly said the process is holistic and your candidature will be a combination of the following-
1. Academic Potential- Past scores + GMAT. The over represented Indian pool is generally expected to score high on the GMAT. Your shortlist of schools has an avg GMAT higher that yours, that means your must show spikes in other areas of your profile (see below). Retaking the GMAT is definitely recommended, but if you are sure of taking it up by 30 points at least.
2. Quality of Work ex- Your work ex looks different, but more than years and role these schools will be interested to know your career progression, key achievements and business impact. Difficult to say with missing information.
3. Diversity- Japanese language may help. Extracurricular activities look interesting, but what is the impact you have had in these? What transferable skills have you gained that make you a potential business leader?
4. Clarity of Goals- More than any other element of your profile this is the single most important. What are your future goals and why do you need an MBA to reach there? Why Harvard/Stanford etc? Unfortunately, you have not mentioned this critical piece of the puzzle.
To summarize, the listed schools seem a stretch (they are for everyone) and I would advise to re-take the GMAT to a 740+.
However success will finally depend on how well you tie the above 4 factors in your written application.
Best
Varun Sharma
+919137133507
Free Profile Review
MBAkarma.com
Quora
[email protected]
sushiboy
04 Jun 2018, 04:27
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sushiboy
Hi sushiboy,
Thanks for posting your query.
First things first - you have work experience in a slightly unconventional area, coupled with a fast promotion and fine leadership experience. To add to this, the extra-curricular activities also seem to be in decent shape. Each of these elements will definitely benefit your case.
Having said the above, a 710 is on the lower side of the average GMAT score of the schools you are targetting and it is strongly recommended that you achieve the score you were initially targetting. This will help you retain an edge in comparison to other applicants.
All the best!
