Hi, and thanks for writing! I think that with the Canadian schools, while the GMAT score is a bit concerning, you may have a shot at them given your good work experience and strong community involvement. However, if things don't work out this year, you can always reapply next year - reapplicants are not disadvantaged in any way, as long as they show progress since their last application. Since Oxford is your dream school though, and since you are relatively early in your career, you might just wait until next year and take another shot at the GMAT to get closer to the program's average, while continuing to build strong impact at work and solidify your relationship with potential recommenders.
Hope that helps!
hassanT wrote:
Hi, I recently wrote the GMAT and got an unexpectedly low score. I'd like an honest opinion on the profile and suggestions tonway forward.
Pakistani, male, 25 years.
GMAT - 600 (Q44, V28, IR 7)
Olevel - 7A*1A
Alevel - 4A*
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - 3.50 CGPA - National University of Sciences and Technology. Graduated top 15% of the batch. This is the top ranked engineering school in Pakistan.
Active participation in student clubs and organizations, leading a couple of them and holding major positions in arranging key events.
Work Exp - 03 years (as of August 2020) in product management across 2 organizations and several product portfolios.
1st being Dawlance, a local leader in the consumer electronics industry. I was actively involved in several innovative products' launches and the introduction of an entire portfolio altogether. Collaborated with teams in Turkey, China and Pakistan.
The 2nd, and current, organization is samsung electronics. Currently working as a product manager for LED TVs for the country, having previously been the product manager of refrigerator and washing machine. Not a promotion per say, and more of a role change, but could be taken as one if one considers the appointment at the core division.
Social work:
Worked for StreetStore - a charity organization. Assisted them in fundraising and sat up a street store event where clothes were distributed among underprivileged families.
Worked as a writer for Humans of Pakistan for over an year - helping portray a positive image of the society.
Currently a Green Card holder for WWF - a donation membership that works towards improving atmosphere and the needy people associated with it. I'm part of the Air project, where projects are carried out to improve air quality.
Reasons for MBA - At my current career stage, and the path I've chosen, a management degree (read MBA) makes a lot of sense for further growth and career development, and learning - given that I come from a technical background. An MBA would add on to my current experience and better equip me to take on senior positions in strategy/consulting/management.
Post-MBA goals - Move into management consulting. Also open to staying in project management.
I understand that the GMAT score is extremely low, and to be honest I'd given up on applying for this year's admissions. But I used the profile evaluation tool here and it actually showed I had above average chances for Said, Rotman, Ivey etc. I also found out that these schools have been accepting as low as in the 500s in the previous years. Hence the evaluation post with this GMAT.
My target schools are Said, Rotman, Ivey, Queens, McGill (yes, all Canadian except for Said - Oxford is a dream). I'd like to know if I have a decent shot at any of these schools.
Appreciate your feedback on the profile and suggestions towards next steps.
Also, what would be the best alternate schools with this profile if not the above targets(UK/Canada)?
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