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06 Apr 2021, 17:50
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Hi,
I'm wondering if my profile is competitive enough to apply for deferred MBA programs at M7 schools. I am in my last semester of university and I have a strong GPA but I am very concerned about my GMAT score. I didn't think to apply to deferred MBA until last month, so I essentially had to cram the GMAT in 2 weeks. I didn't get my target score, so I'm wondering if I should hold off on applying via the deferred stream and spend more time on GMAT. Do you mind taking a look and providing some insights?
Demographics: Canadian, born in China, female
Education: University of Toronto, B.Comm with double major in Finance and Economics, 3.99/4.0 GPA
GMAT: 700 (45Q, 40V, 8IR)
Work experience: Incoming investment banking analyst at big 5 Canadian bank. Currently doing a co-op in data science as I finished my courses last semester. Other internships include finance/business analyst roles at other banks and one business development internship at a start-up.
Extracurricular activities: President of entrepreneurship club during university, started own company few years back (but mostly for fun), co-founded initiative to donate school supplies to underserved children in rural towns, volunteer consultant with an organization that provides pro-bono consulting services to Canadian non-profits, former member of school's case competition team and competed internationally
Post-MBA goals: likely private equity or venture capital in US
Target schools: MIT, Booth, Kellogg, Haas, HBS, Stanford, Colombia
Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
Is my profile competitive enough to warrant a shot? What are some things I can do to make up for the mediocre GMAT score?
Thank you so much!
I'm wondering if my profile is competitive enough to apply for deferred MBA programs at M7 schools. I am in my last semester of university and I have a strong GPA but I am very concerned about my GMAT score. I didn't think to apply to deferred MBA until last month, so I essentially had to cram the GMAT in 2 weeks. I didn't get my target score, so I'm wondering if I should hold off on applying via the deferred stream and spend more time on GMAT. Do you mind taking a look and providing some insights?
Demographics: Canadian, born in China, female
Education: University of Toronto, B.Comm with double major in Finance and Economics, 3.99/4.0 GPA
GMAT: 700 (45Q, 40V, 8IR)
Work experience: Incoming investment banking analyst at big 5 Canadian bank. Currently doing a co-op in data science as I finished my courses last semester. Other internships include finance/business analyst roles at other banks and one business development internship at a start-up.
Extracurricular activities: President of entrepreneurship club during university, started own company few years back (but mostly for fun), co-founded initiative to donate school supplies to underserved children in rural towns, volunteer consultant with an organization that provides pro-bono consulting services to Canadian non-profits, former member of school's case competition team and competed internationally
Post-MBA goals: likely private equity or venture capital in US
Target schools: MIT, Booth, Kellogg, Haas, HBS, Stanford, Colombia
Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
Is my profile competitive enough to warrant a shot? What are some things I can do to make up for the mediocre GMAT score?
Thank you so much!
07 Apr 2021, 13:44
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Hi kellyyy,
I think your intuition about your GMAT score is spot-on! Although your GPA is very strong, I think your GMAT could hold you back, especially because we see the average GMAT score for deferred applicants to be a shade higher than the regular intake. I suggest aiming to apply to the regular intake, rather than the deferred round.
That said, I like that you are starting your career at a big Canadian investment bank, and you have demonstrated strong student leadership in undergrad. In the next few years, be sure to excel at work, and continue to engage with your community through local nonprofits. Importantly, retake the GMAT to get a score that puts you in line with the averages at the schools on your list.
Wishing you all the best in your MBA journey!
Sincerely,
Debbie
I think your intuition about your GMAT score is spot-on! Although your GPA is very strong, I think your GMAT could hold you back, especially because we see the average GMAT score for deferred applicants to be a shade higher than the regular intake. I suggest aiming to apply to the regular intake, rather than the deferred round.
That said, I like that you are starting your career at a big Canadian investment bank, and you have demonstrated strong student leadership in undergrad. In the next few years, be sure to excel at work, and continue to engage with your community through local nonprofits. Importantly, retake the GMAT to get a score that puts you in line with the averages at the schools on your list.
Wishing you all the best in your MBA journey!
Sincerely,
Debbie
09 Apr 2021, 06:15
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Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for your insights. You confirmed exactly what I was thinking. I'll be sure to follow your advice and maintain involvement in the community while spending more time to retake the GMAT.
All the best!
Kelly
Thank you so much for your insights. You confirmed exactly what I was thinking. I'll be sure to follow your advice and maintain involvement in the community while spending more time to retake the GMAT.
All the best!
Kelly
