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27 Jul 2024, 12:42
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Hi Everyone
I'm fairly new to this community. Please review my profile
I gave GMAT Focus this week, after 1.5 months of Preparation
GMAT FE Score - 695 (Q90 V81 D82)
Demographic - 25 years old Indian mal
Experience -
Working as a Senior Data Analyst with 4.5 years of experience
Have worked in IT Startups with 2 years of managerial experience
Education -
9.8 CGPA in 10th
95.6% in 12th
7.5 CGPA in College (Economics Hons from Delhi University)
Cleared 5 Actuarial Science Exams
ECs -
President of Sikh Martial Arts Society in College
Won Gold medal in Inter State Sikh Martial Arts Competition, won silver in National Level Competition
Participated in many other events in College
Participated in Zonal level chess competition in School
Conducted MS Excel Teaching Sessions in my previous job
1. Please suggest good college options for MBA for career in Data Analytics. My existing preference is US or India but I'm still researching
2. Please suggest if I should retake GMAT for better chances of admission or scholarship as I think I can score 725 or above with 2-3 weeks of more prep
Thanks!
I'm fairly new to this community. Please review my profile
I gave GMAT Focus this week, after 1.5 months of Preparation
GMAT FE Score - 695 (Q90 V81 D82)
Demographic - 25 years old Indian mal
Experience -
Working as a Senior Data Analyst with 4.5 years of experience
Have worked in IT Startups with 2 years of managerial experience
Education -
9.8 CGPA in 10th
95.6% in 12th
7.5 CGPA in College (Economics Hons from Delhi University)
Cleared 5 Actuarial Science Exams
ECs -
President of Sikh Martial Arts Society in College
Won Gold medal in Inter State Sikh Martial Arts Competition, won silver in National Level Competition
Participated in many other events in College
Participated in Zonal level chess competition in School
Conducted MS Excel Teaching Sessions in my previous job
1. Please suggest good college options for MBA for career in Data Analytics. My existing preference is US or India but I'm still researching
2. Please suggest if I should retake GMAT for better chances of admission or scholarship as I think I can score 725 or above with 2-3 weeks of more prep
Thanks!
27 Jul 2024, 12:55
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jksiingh
Hey, jksiingh
Welcome to the community, it is amazing to see you involved and asking for advice about your MBA journey. A GMAT Focus Edition score of 695 is considered quite competitive, especially in the context of the new scoring system. You are placed favorably in many MBA programs with this score. However, 695 is a good number, but it’s not bad to take another shot at trying to get a higher one. Some top United States institutions you can consider include the University of Chicago (Booth), Northwestern University (Kellogg), Columbia University, MIT (Sloan), and UC Berkeley (Haas). These five schools have great analytics curricula, which may be attractive to you due to your background in data analytics and interest in pursuing an MBA. In India, look at IIM Ahmedabad, ISB, and IIM Bangalore for their robust programs in business analytics.
As you evaluate these schools, reflect on the networking opportunities afforded by each school’s location, the availability of internships, and finally, the curriculum’s emphasis on data science and machine learning components. Achieving a 725 would help bolster your overall application, which could increase your chances of being awarded scholarships if you’re confident enough about raising it from its present level. Nevertheless, remember that your GMAT score is just part of your application; hence, other features such as work experience can influence admission decisions just as much or even more than test results alone, depending on each particular case. Good luck with your MBA journey; feel free to reach out if there is anything else we can assist you with!
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27 Jul 2024, 21:18
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jksiingh - some thoughts:
1. Your undergrad pedigree & GPA are good, and the GMAT looks strong too. If you believe you can score higher (e.g. if your mocks were higher), a retake is worth it. 20-30+ points increment can enhance chances of admit/ scholarship.
2. Which companies have you worked in? And what are your career goals post MBA? It'd be crucial to have a strong narrative linking these angles, and the motivation for an MBA. It's too early to suggest schools at this point (just based on an initial assessment), but here are some key factors to consider in this aspect
3. EC's look interesting, but any recent activities (i.e. past 2-3 years) you've been involved in?
Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.
Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | Request a free chat
W: https://admitstreet.com | E: [email protected] | LinkedIn
1. Your undergrad pedigree & GPA are good, and the GMAT looks strong too. If you believe you can score higher (e.g. if your mocks were higher), a retake is worth it. 20-30+ points increment can enhance chances of admit/ scholarship.
2. Which companies have you worked in? And what are your career goals post MBA? It'd be crucial to have a strong narrative linking these angles, and the motivation for an MBA. It's too early to suggest schools at this point (just based on an initial assessment), but here are some key factors to consider in this aspect
3. EC's look interesting, but any recent activities (i.e. past 2-3 years) you've been involved in?
Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.
Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | Request a free chat
W: https://admitstreet.com | E: [email protected] | LinkedIn
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