thenine wrote:
I took the GMAT once. I got a 570. I am not too worried about the score as I had some outside circumstances which contributed the low score. However it has kind of shatered my confidence. I am going to take the test again but wanted to get an idea of what kind of numbers i need given my work experience.
I am applying to Harvard, Stanford, Columbia Texas-Austin, Michigan
Work
4 years of product management experience.
Started a company focusing on Digital Rights Management at the age of 23. Wrote business plan that closed 250k in seed funding. Software enabled the first Music Download store for the PC.
Developed first published pricing model in the industry
Published author in the area of digital rights management
Guest lectured an MBA course at Peperdine University. Topic was developing pricing models in emerging markets.
Currently product manger for for product with 6 million dollar budget.
Control all product development, pricing, strategic positioning, etc.
Led first leg of a $500,000 project to deploy our services into China
Education
3.3 in quantitative economics
3.7 in my major
Took numerous mathematics courses got all a's and a few b's
Lectured Natural Resources Economics Course
Was a Class Assistant for Advanced Linear Algebra
Took PHD courses in natural resource economics as an undergrad
Two Semesters made Chancelors List
One semester named to Dean's List
All this while working 40 hours a week to pay for school.
Extracariculars
Recieved scholorship to play Men's Soccer... Recieved all confrence honors
Competed Men's Tennis Team... Recieved Most Improved Player Award
Competed in CEDA debate. Finished Ranked Top novice speaker and team in state of missiouri. Finished top 16 novice nationals. Finished top 50 speakers.
Currently helping girlfriend build her own art studio. (should i mention that when i apply??)
Given this information what kind of test score do I need? Do I have a shot? Is this considered good experience?
Thanks for the help
Your experience is excellent and would be competitive at the schools you want to apply to. Like all applicants, you need the highest score you can get. However, if you earn a 680 or above and the scores are balanced, given your experience, the schools on your list would give you a fair shake. That number is slightly lower for UT and possible a little higher for CBS and Stanford.
My advice: Forget your previous score where apparently extenuating circumstances contributed to an off day. Prepare vigorously for the next test, take a course if you can, and earn the highest score possible.
Good luck!
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07 Dec 2004, 11:14
