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10 Jun 2022, 13:10
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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.
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.
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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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?
Happy to chat further. Let us know.
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?
Happy to chat further. Let us know.
