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Updated on: 25 Jan 2017, 11:19
Originally posted by atticus936 on 04 Dec 2016, 13:55.
Last edited by atticus936 on 25 Jan 2017, 11:19, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi guys - So I just took the GMAT and received a 640 (Q44V34). I know I could have done at least 30 points better so I was a bit disappointed with the score but such is life. I'm now faced with the question whether or not to apply to B-School and to which programs. I was planning to apply to Yale SOM, UVA Darden, Darthmouth Tuck, Cornell Johnson, and NYU Stern. Here is a quick snapshot of my background:
GMAT: 640(Q44V34)
GPA: 3.42 in Accounting from a large state university (probably best university in its state)
WE: 2 years of Assurance at a Big4 and 1 year of Mergers and Acquisitions advisory (will be 4 years total by August 2017).
Nationality: Hispanic (male) Non-native, moved to the US during middle school and have been here since.
Extracurriculars: I do a fair amount of volunteering as a speaker / mentor for underprivileged high school kids, have dabbled with founding a couple "lemonade-stand" type of businesses (created a couple products, not yet on the market), and I recently got involved being a "mentor" for a startup hub / incubator in my city - basically I help any of the start-ups (mostly in tech) with finance/accounting questions, M&A, business plans, valuations, raising capital, etc.
GMAT: 640(Q44V34)
GPA: 3.42 in Accounting from a large state university (probably best university in its state)
WE: 2 years of Assurance at a Big4 and 1 year of Mergers and Acquisitions advisory (will be 4 years total by August 2017).
Nationality: Hispanic (male) Non-native, moved to the US during middle school and have been here since.
Extracurriculars: I do a fair amount of volunteering as a speaker / mentor for underprivileged high school kids, have dabbled with founding a couple "lemonade-stand" type of businesses (created a couple products, not yet on the market), and I recently got involved being a "mentor" for a startup hub / incubator in my city - basically I help any of the start-ups (mostly in tech) with finance/accounting questions, M&A, business plans, valuations, raising capital, etc.
09 Dec 2016, 02:17
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If you aren't in a tearing hurry, I would advise you to drop MBA plans for now and instead focus all your energies on getting a 710 + GMAT score, even if it takes a year or two more. With 640, you aren't near sniffing distance of any of the listed target schools, however much we attempt to up the cuteness and diversity quotient of application package and essays.
09 Dec 2016, 11:47
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Hi atticus936,
Sorry to hear you didn't get the score you had desired. It's a tough exam! It sounds like you have an interesting story to tell (you just have to tell it in the right way - not making it a sob story as you say) I've definitely worked with candidates with similar stories who were admitted - just need to frame it right. You've got some good work experience - I'm not sure of any leadership roles you've taken or any promotions/salary increases you've had (schools will be looking at career progression). And also sounds like you are well rounded and have some very interesting extra curriculars. For the US schools it will help being international as of course they are interested in making their classes diverse. So overall, it sounds like you've got an interesting diverse profile - of course I would need to know much more about yourself before saying 'go for it'. Your gmat score is ok but you'd be much more competitive if you could bump it up. Can you plan to write again before the next rounds? It could be worth a shot to get your applications ready and then write the test a few days before deadlines. If you don't think you can get it higher before the next round and the next test doesn't go well, I would wait until the next round 1s just to be sure. We'd be more than happy to speak with you over the phone for 30 minutes (for free) to give you a better assessment. You can sign up at www.fortunaadmissions.com/free-consultation.
Good luck and all the best,
Sorry to hear you didn't get the score you had desired. It's a tough exam! It sounds like you have an interesting story to tell (you just have to tell it in the right way - not making it a sob story as you say) I've definitely worked with candidates with similar stories who were admitted - just need to frame it right. You've got some good work experience - I'm not sure of any leadership roles you've taken or any promotions/salary increases you've had (schools will be looking at career progression). And also sounds like you are well rounded and have some very interesting extra curriculars. For the US schools it will help being international as of course they are interested in making their classes diverse. So overall, it sounds like you've got an interesting diverse profile - of course I would need to know much more about yourself before saying 'go for it'. Your gmat score is ok but you'd be much more competitive if you could bump it up. Can you plan to write again before the next rounds? It could be worth a shot to get your applications ready and then write the test a few days before deadlines. If you don't think you can get it higher before the next round and the next test doesn't go well, I would wait until the next round 1s just to be sure. We'd be more than happy to speak with you over the phone for 30 minutes (for free) to give you a better assessment. You can sign up at www.fortunaadmissions.com/free-consultation.
Good luck and all the best,
