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Shortlisting of schools [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2022, 13:10
Hi Gmatclub!
Can someone advise me on when I should have my shortlist of schools ready if I want to apply by R1?
I am taking my test in July end but a few of my seniors/bschool alumni have said that I should start shortlisting right now. Should I start shortlisting schools based on my mock scores then? Any advice is welcome. I apologize if this is not the right forum.
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Re: Shortlisting of schools [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2022, 17:51
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it’s really best for you to have two solid uninterrupted months to prepare your applications, more if your work hours are crazy. Given that you’re taking the exam in July I definitely agree that you should start working on the applications now. When it comes to shortlisting schools I don’t think you should do this just based on the GMAT. I really haven’t found that this is a good predictor of where people are admitted. I have clients who are accepted to Booth and then rejected at Ross. It’s not really so predictable like that. So think about the schools where you will best achieve your goals, where you are feeling a good fit, and also where you feel the essays allow you to highlight what is best about your candidacy. So for example a past client wanted to apply to Tuck but the question was about global leader ship and that really wasn’t an area where he could shine. Which essays bring out your best stories?

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Re: Shortlisting of schools [#permalink] New post   12 Jun 2022, 19:02
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Damien0:

Creating a shortlist shouldn't take too much time or modifying it. Bear in mind, GMAT score is one component. A low score can potentially keep you out of a school but can't guarantee you get into one. Candidates applying to HBS with 760s are frequently rejected.

If you feel confident that you will score around your mocks, then feel free to go ahead and create the list. The real question is when you decide to actually start putting together the applications and writing the essays. The number of schools is very subjective. Are you considering any schools for Early Decision? What about a school like Yale SOM which has an early deadline? What about later deadlines like Kellogg or MIT Sloan?

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Shortlisting of schools [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 14 Jun 2022, 03:38
Damien0 wrote:
Hi Gmatclub!
Can someone advise me on when I should have my shortlist of schools ready if I want to apply by R1?
I am taking my test in July end but a few of my seniors/bschool alumni have said that I should start shortlisting right now. Should I start shortlisting schools based on my mock scores then? Any advice is welcome. I apologize if this is not the right forum.


Damien0 hope this finds you in good health

With a baseline GMAT score (hoping you have given at least one mock) and an understanding of your profile's strengths and weaknesses, you should be able to put together a list of potential target schools. Other factors to take into consideration while shortlisting schools are your preference for location, MBA cohort size, culture, industry focus, and job opportunities to name a few. Getting the shortlist ready should not be a challenge if you wish to apply in R1, rather you should focus now on getting a decent GMAT score and prepping notes on your career trajectory, MBA motivation and goals which will come handy later. If you feel you are close to achieving your target GMAT score, you should engage with your target schools, talk to alumni and attend webinars to gather insights about the programs.

Best wishes

Originally posted by MBAGuide on 12 Jun 2022, 23:35.
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Re: Shortlisting of schools [#permalink] New post   14 Jun 2022, 03:30
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Damien0 wrote:
Hi Gmatclub!
Can someone advise me on when I should have my shortlist of schools ready if I want to apply by R1?
I am taking my test in July end but a few of my seniors/bschool alumni have said that I should start shortlisting right now. Should I start shortlisting schools based on my mock scores then? Any advice is welcome. I apologize if this is not the right forum.


Hello Damien0,

Hope this finds you well.

Shortlisting will not really take you much time. At this point, we would suggest you focus on GMAT while also having the base of your applications ready. For instance, think about the strengths and achievements you will be portraying, the theme of your applications, the career goals you intend to pursue, etc. You can also work on finalizing your resume.

The list can always be finalized once you have your GMAT score; yes, GMAT is not the only component but it is an important component. So, it isn't a bad idea to wait for a final score and proceed. Of course, if you can rely on your mock scores, you can always go ahead now as well.

In short, there are a number of things you can do at this point (to make use of time) besides just focusing on getting a shortlist ready.

Good luck!
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