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Should I do MBA Math? 21 Jul 2024, 23:37
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­I just did my GMAT Focus Test and got 655 overall with 83 (81st percentile) in quant. For context, I did my bachelor in communications and have been working in mainly in a marketing role, so not a very strong quant background. Targeting top MBA programs in the UK, namely LBS & Oxbridge.

Am planning to retake my GMAT in September, but came across an advice to maybe take MBA Math course to bolster my application, should I take it instead of retaking the GMAT?
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­I just did my GMAT Focus Test and got 655 overall with 83 (81st percentile) in quant. For context, I did my bachelor in communications and have been working in mainly in a marketing role, so not a very strong quant background. Targeting top MBA programs in the UK, namely LBS & Oxbridge.

Am planning to retake my GMAT in September, but came across an advice to maybe take MBA Math course to bolster my application, should I take it instead of retaking the GMAT?
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­Hello, Nmcong95

Hoping you are doing well.

With a 655 on the GMAT Focus score and an 81st percentile in quant, you have a strong profile for top UK MBA programs like LBS and Oxford. Given your competitive score, retaking the GMAT may not be necessary, especially with application deadlines approaching. Instead, focus on enhancing other aspects of your application: craft compelling essays that highlight your unique marketing background, secure strong letters of recommendation from managers who can speak to your leadership skills, and prepare thoroughly for interviews. While an MBA Math course could strengthen your quantitative skills, it’s not essential given your current quant score. Prioritize creating a well-rounded application that showcases your strengths and experiences, as this will be key to your success in gaining admission to your target programs.

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655 is a fairly good score... check with adcom for course eligibility requirements ... for gmat quant you dont need any specific course to take practise OG + GC tests its more than enough
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­I just did my GMAT Focus Test and got 655 overall with 83 (81st percentile) in quant. For context, I did my bachelor in communications and have been working in mainly in a marketing role, so not a very strong quant background. Targeting top MBA programs in the UK, namely LBS & Oxbridge.

Am planning to retake my GMAT in September, but came across an advice to maybe take MBA Math course to bolster my application, should I take it instead of retaking the GMAT?
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­Nmcong95 - I'd rather be honest.

Depending on your competitive pool (e.g. whether you belong to an overrepresented demographic), a 655 may or may not be good enough for LBS/ Oxbridge.

I'd like to understand your overall profile i.e. work-ex, ECA's, post-MBA goals etc. in order to assess better.

Broadly, an 81st percentile seems alright, but if you feel you can improve it (based on your mock performance etc.), you should retake. If you feel a retake may likely not result in a higher score, MBAMath could be an option to look at.

Remember that the rest of the application i.e. essays, interviews also play an equally (if not more) important role.

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Hi,
Nationality plays a big role in MBA admissions. If you belong to an over represented pool such as Indians, you should simply retake GMAT. While I regularly suggest MBA Math to my applicants to boost their quant profile, I feel 655 is a tad lesser (if you belong to an over represented pool), especially if you have not had quant heavy coursework in undergrad. MBA courses in subjects including Marketing are quant focussed, so you would definitely want to prove your quant capability to the adcom.

MBA Math can not replace the high quant requirement from GMAT, but it can bolster it. So if you have it in you to reatake, that would be my suggested approach. You may then need to relook your application timelines.

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­I just did my GMAT Focus Test and got 655 overall with 83 (81st percentile) in quant. For context, I did my bachelor in communications and have been working in mainly in a marketing role, so not a very strong quant background. Targeting top MBA programs in the UK, namely LBS & Oxbridge.

Am planning to retake my GMAT in September, but came across an advice to maybe take MBA Math course to bolster my application, should I take it instead of retaking the GMAT?
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­Hi Nmcong95,

Your GMAT FE scores are decent. However, the admissions committee will take into consideration your overall profile to ensure a mixed cohort. You can consider pursuing an MBA math course as an extra value ad in your applications.

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­I just did my GMAT Focus Test and got 655 overall with 83 (81st percentile) in quant. For context, I did my bachelor in communications and have been working in mainly in a marketing role, so not a very strong quant background. Targeting top MBA programs in the UK, namely LBS & Oxbridge.

Am planning to retake my GMAT in September, but came across an advice to maybe take MBA Math course to bolster my application, should I take it instead of retaking the GMAT?
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I agree with Namita here. Nationality is (often) everything in global B schools. The B schools will compare your sectional scores with your country averages. GMAT scores are plotted on bell-shaped curves, and the adcoms have a good enough idea of where someone from a marketing background in your country/geography would fall on the normalized curve. Only take GMAT Math after discussing it with the Adcom department at the respective schools. Present yourself well and request candid feedback on your GMAT performance. Sometimes, if the schools come to love you as a prospective student, they may even ask you to improve your GMAT score or take MBA math at a later stage if they see your quant abilities as a risk. If you haven't already, it's high time you start engaging with the respective marketing teams of the B schools.


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