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Joined: 11 May 2019
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Schools: USC MBA.PM '22
GMAT 1: 580 Q33 V36
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Profile Review - Worth applying? 23 Aug 2019, 13:30
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Demographics: Male 25, "Two or More Races" (White/Indian but born in USA)
Education: Smaller private university in the midwest, 3.21, Economics major
GMAT: 570 - Q33 & V35 (highest and most recent). I took it a few years ago and got a 540 - Q29 & V35. Looking to take it one more time, but want to apply by round one.
Work Experience: 3+ years in economic consulting at a leading firm in the industry (Senior Analyst). Also interned at a healthcare company and in a Senator's office in college (collectively 1+ years of experience).
Extracurricular: General hobbies, but nothing in terms of clubs etc.
Post-MBA goals: work in more of a finance-related industry (private equity or asset management).
Target Schools: USC MBA.PM and UCAL FEMBA

Hopefully, this gives a brief overview of where I stand. I know my GMAT is low, especially for UCLA which is why I may skip that application. My thought was though my academic standing is on the low end of applicants, with some good essays I'd have a decent chance of getting in or waitlisted in round one. Should I strive for a better GMAT (e.g., 620+) and wait for round 2? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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Dude definitely strive for a better GMAT. It’s competitive out there
valuebro21
Demographics: Male 25, "Two or More Races" (White/Indian but born in USA)
Education: Smaller private university in the midwest, 3.21, Economics major
GMAT: 570 - Q33 & V35 (highest and most recent). I took it a few years ago and got a 540 - Q29 & V35. Looking to take it one more time, but want to apply by round one.
Work Experience: 3+ years in economic consulting at a leading firm in the industry (Senior Analyst). Also interned at a healthcare company and in a Senator's office in college (collectively 1+ years of experience).
Extracurricular: General hobbies, but nothing in terms of clubs etc.
Post-MBA goals: work in more of a finance-related industry (private equity or asset management).
Target Schools: USC MBA.PM and UCAL FEMBA

Hopefully, this gives a brief overview of where I stand. I know my GMAT is low, especially for UCLA which is why I may skip that application. My thought was though my academic standing is on the low end of applicants, with some good essays I'd have a decent chance of getting in or waitlisted in round one. Should I strive for a better GMAT (e.g., 620+) and wait for round 2? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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