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30 Jul 2022, 01:46
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Before I start, I know this is one of the most repeated questions in the forum, yet I feel I should specify my case and take advice.
Profile:
GMAT Story:
Potential Downsides:
Schools, applying to:
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
Profile:
- Indian,
Non-Engineer,
Male,
Tier 1 College,
President of the College Music Society,
College Football Team member,
Led an admission orientation initiative that helps students from backwards communities to secure admissions to top colleges in India,
Overall 6+ years of experience. All in fintech startups. An early member of a startup that became a unicorn recently. Currently working at a fintech platform that democratizes real estate investments,
Held Leadership positions and had multiple promotions,
Volunteering with a women empowerment organization,
Attending a pre-MBA program by one of the top programs in this category.
GMAT Story:
- First Attempt in Apr, 2022. Scored 710 (Q47, V40) IR 5, AWA 5 (GMATWhiz, OG)
Second Attempt in Jul, 2022. Scored 680 (Q47, V36) IR 8, AWA - (Cancelled) (GMAT Club, OG)
Target score: 740+
Potential Downsides:
- Low GPA: Was at a 40-50th percentile.
Highly represented cohort: I have seen in many forums that as an Indian, this score might not be considered good enough considering the applicant pool.
Schools, applying to:
- Saïd Business School (Oxford)
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
London Business School
Imperial College Business School
Warwick Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
01 Aug 2022, 05:45
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Hi, Anjoom,
Thank you for your post!
First, I would like to say backing a 710 in your GMAT; that's quite good! Also, you have a good amount of experience; that's definitely a plus point! Then, coming to your GPA, I would suggest adding more about your overall statistics and giving you brief information about any additional courses, certifications, and academic accolades to help you balance your academic front.
Coming to your work experience, since you worked in different startups, I would suggest highlighting your roles & responsibilities, critical projects, and any international experience and back them up with substantial examples of leadership, excellence in the field, briefing about promotions/professional accolades, and decision-making in your long tenure.
Most of your ECAs are at the college level; you need some recent ones, and even some interesting hobbies will do. It would help explore new horizons to help start an interesting conversation with the adcom! Then, give a brief account of your contribution, the challenges faced, leadership roles played, the impact generated, and the relevant skills developed through your ECAs so that it doesn't sound just like participation! Furthermore, I would suggest you add a relevant post-MBA goal and define both in terms of short-term and long-term goals and convince the admission committee that your future goals are relevant and bring about Collinearity in your post-MBA goals.
Overall, you have a decent profile; being a non-engineer, score extra points for diversity. You have a decent GMAT score of 710 for the schools you have mentioned. Therefore, I suggest focusing on the application. Furthermore, you have to be clear about why you want to pursue an MBA from the target school and how it will help you reach your goals & aspirations. Since you are targeting round 1, I suggest you go through our blog on How to strengthen your MBA application for Round 1 MBA? it will help you align your profile in accordance with the criteria for round 1. If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to your target MBA programs; feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.
7 essentials of a successful M7 MBA application!
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Thank you for your post!
First, I would like to say backing a 710 in your GMAT; that's quite good! Also, you have a good amount of experience; that's definitely a plus point! Then, coming to your GPA, I would suggest adding more about your overall statistics and giving you brief information about any additional courses, certifications, and academic accolades to help you balance your academic front.
Coming to your work experience, since you worked in different startups, I would suggest highlighting your roles & responsibilities, critical projects, and any international experience and back them up with substantial examples of leadership, excellence in the field, briefing about promotions/professional accolades, and decision-making in your long tenure.
Most of your ECAs are at the college level; you need some recent ones, and even some interesting hobbies will do. It would help explore new horizons to help start an interesting conversation with the adcom! Then, give a brief account of your contribution, the challenges faced, leadership roles played, the impact generated, and the relevant skills developed through your ECAs so that it doesn't sound just like participation! Furthermore, I would suggest you add a relevant post-MBA goal and define both in terms of short-term and long-term goals and convince the admission committee that your future goals are relevant and bring about Collinearity in your post-MBA goals.
Overall, you have a decent profile; being a non-engineer, score extra points for diversity. You have a decent GMAT score of 710 for the schools you have mentioned. Therefore, I suggest focusing on the application. Furthermore, you have to be clear about why you want to pursue an MBA from the target school and how it will help you reach your goals & aspirations. Since you are targeting round 1, I suggest you go through our blog on How to strengthen your MBA application for Round 1 MBA? it will help you align your profile in accordance with the criteria for round 1. If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to your target MBA programs; feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.
7 essentials of a successful M7 MBA application!
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Strategy Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com
Anjoom
Before I start, I know this is one of the most repeated questions in the forum, yet I feel I should specify my case and take advice.
Profile:
GMAT Story:
Potential Downsides:
Schools, applying to:
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
Profile:
- Indian,
Non-Engineer,
Male,
Tier 1 College,
President of the College Music Society,
College Football Team member,
Led an admission orientation initiative that helps students from backwards communities to secure admissions to top colleges in India,
Overall 6+ years of experience. All in fintech startups. An early member of a startup that became a unicorn recently. Currently working at a fintech platform that democratizes real estate investments,
Held Leadership positions and had multiple promotions,
Volunteering with a women empowerment organization,
Attending a pre-MBA program by one of the top programs in this category.
GMAT Story:
- First Attempt in Apr, 2022. Scored 710 (Q47, V40) IR 5, AWA 5 (GMATWhiz, OG)
Second Attempt in Jul, 2022. Scored 680 (Q47, V36) IR 8, AWA - (Cancelled) (GMAT Club, OG)
Target score: 740+
Potential Downsides:
- Low GPA: Was at a 40-50th percentile.
Highly represented cohort: I have seen in many forums that as an Indian, this score might not be considered good enough considering the applicant pool.
Schools, applying to:
- Saïd Business School (Oxford)
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
London Business School
Imperial College Business School
Warwick Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
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Hi Anjoom,
Thank you for your post. While a 710 is a solid score, I do think 730-740 as opposed to 710 would your profile quite competitive at the schools you have listed (on paper at least). Particularly due to your mention of a low GPA, it is important that you offset this with a strong GMAT. Of course, individual circumstances matter a lot and I would be happy to discuss this with you in more detail offline.
In short, I still think you can be a solid applicant with a 710 and the right angle, but a 730+ would give you a leg up at your target schools, particularly because you are coming from a competitive applicant pool.
Feel free to reach out to scott@personalmbacoach.com to discuss a plan of action for the GMAT or anything profile related!
Regards,
Personal MBA Coach
Thank you for your post. While a 710 is a solid score, I do think 730-740 as opposed to 710 would your profile quite competitive at the schools you have listed (on paper at least). Particularly due to your mention of a low GPA, it is important that you offset this with a strong GMAT. Of course, individual circumstances matter a lot and I would be happy to discuss this with you in more detail offline.
In short, I still think you can be a solid applicant with a 710 and the right angle, but a 730+ would give you a leg up at your target schools, particularly because you are coming from a competitive applicant pool.
Feel free to reach out to scott@personalmbacoach.com to discuss a plan of action for the GMAT or anything profile related!
Regards,
Personal MBA Coach
Anjoom
Before I start, I know this is one of the most repeated questions in the forum, yet I feel I should specify my case and take advice.
Profile:
GMAT Story:
Potential Downsides:
Schools, applying to:
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
Profile:
- Indian,
Non-Engineer,
Male,
Tier 1 College,
President of the College Music Society,
College Football Team member,
Led an admission orientation initiative that helps students from backwards communities to secure admissions to top colleges in India,
Overall 6+ years of experience. All in fintech startups. An early member of a startup that became a unicorn recently. Currently working at a fintech platform that democratizes real estate investments,
Held Leadership positions and had multiple promotions,
Volunteering with a women empowerment organization,
Attending a pre-MBA program by one of the top programs in this category.
GMAT Story:
- First Attempt in Apr, 2022. Scored 710 (Q47, V40) IR 5, AWA 5 (GMATWhiz, OG)
Second Attempt in Jul, 2022. Scored 680 (Q47, V36) IR 8, AWA - (Cancelled) (GMAT Club, OG)
Target score: 740+
Potential Downsides:
- Low GPA: Was at a 40-50th percentile.
Highly represented cohort: I have seen in many forums that as an Indian, this score might not be considered good enough considering the applicant pool.
Schools, applying to:
- Saïd Business School (Oxford)
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
London Business School
Imperial College Business School
Warwick Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School
Should I retake the GMAT one last time? Or is it better to focus on my other application processes for R1?
