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11 Mar 2015, 07:39
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I'm currently 28 and I've been trying to apply for an MBA for awhile now, specifically from USC Marshall. Aside from their career resources, strength in marketing, and large focus on soft skills, the philosophy they implement about networking and supporting one another is definitely the environment I want to surround myself in. I strongly believe that USC is the ideal school for me.
I've consistently scored within the 690-720 range on my practice tests but for the actual GMAT I've always scored much lower. I'm embarrassed to say but I've taken the GMAT five times with the scores, in this order, 510, 540, 590, 610, and 640. I want to say it's a case of nerves that has made me score so low.
With that I'm wondering if I could get some of your thoughts on applying for the third round this year with my 640. I recognize it's low but at least it's within the 80% range of GMAT scores that USC has accepted for 2014.
I would like to address my score in the optional essay where it asks "Please provide any additional information that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will be beneficial for the Admissions committee in considering your application." I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks in advance, everyone.
I've consistently scored within the 690-720 range on my practice tests but for the actual GMAT I've always scored much lower. I'm embarrassed to say but I've taken the GMAT five times with the scores, in this order, 510, 540, 590, 610, and 640. I want to say it's a case of nerves that has made me score so low.
With that I'm wondering if I could get some of your thoughts on applying for the third round this year with my 640. I recognize it's low but at least it's within the 80% range of GMAT scores that USC has accepted for 2014.
I would like to address my score in the optional essay where it asks "Please provide any additional information that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will be beneficial for the Admissions committee in considering your application." I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks in advance, everyone.
11 Mar 2015, 18:02
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your GMAT experience.... as a long-time GMAT teacher and tutor, I'd agree just from a rough assessment that given your scores and practice test scores and self-assessment, it does sound like the nerves have been a challenge. With the 5 tests under your belt I probably wouldn't continue focusing on the exam. With the 640, it would still likely be somewhat of a reach but I also don't know much about you/your profile
.... obviously the GMAT is not everything and schools will be looking at your overall profile and application. 3rd round can be tough, but on the flip side if you are really determined and want to give it a shot, in some ways of looking at it, there's not a ton to lose by giving it a shot, knowing worse case you could re-apply in R1 for example. (And if really needed maybe try a GRE PT if Marshall accepts it and if it didn't work out this time around??). As for the optional essay, you can briefly address why you feel you are well qualified to handle the academics and quant etc of the program or similar. Good luck on your decisions and let us know if we can help further.
Thanks for sharing your GMAT experience.... as a long-time GMAT teacher and tutor, I'd agree just from a rough assessment that given your scores and practice test scores and self-assessment, it does sound like the nerves have been a challenge. With the 5 tests under your belt I probably wouldn't continue focusing on the exam. With the 640, it would still likely be somewhat of a reach but I also don't know much about you/your profile
.... obviously the GMAT is not everything and schools will be looking at your overall profile and application. 3rd round can be tough, but on the flip side if you are really determined and want to give it a shot, in some ways of looking at it, there's not a ton to lose by giving it a shot, knowing worse case you could re-apply in R1 for example. (And if really needed maybe try a GRE PT if Marshall accepts it and if it didn't work out this time around??). As for the optional essay, you can briefly address why you feel you are well qualified to handle the academics and quant etc of the program or similar. Good luck on your decisions and let us know if we can help further. 
