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As an Admissions Consultant, one of the first questions potential Clients ask me is whether their GMAT score is high enough to gain acceptance to the school of their choice. A good question for sure – but one that fails to address one of the many reasons schools use the GMAT in the first place – to determine whether a candidate has the capability to succeed in their program.
Schools are not solely focused on the total score - they want to understand the underlying breakdown as well.
Let's take an example. A 740 comprised of a 43 quant (50th percentile) and a 49 verbal (99th percentile) is not evaluated in the same manner as a 740 comprised of a 49 quant (75th percentile) and a 41 verbal (94th percentile). Business schools want to know candidates have the ability to do the work demanded. Many courses are quant heavy, especially the first year. The GMAT quant score is one indicator of whether a candidate will be able to do the work. A 740 is 97th percentile and above average at every business school – including Harvard and Stanford. However – if the Admissions Committee doesn’t think you can do the math, a 740 will not get you admitted.
Let’s unravel this further. Not all students need to have the same score. Do you have other proof points to show that you are capable of handling the work? An investment banker with a B.A. in Economics, a 3.6 GPA and a 50% on the quant portion of the GMAT likely won’t be a concern for the admissions committee. A branding expert, with a B.A. in Art History, a 3.8 GPA, and this same quant score might concern the committee. The AdCom will want to know if this person can handle the heavy duty finance work expected in an MBA program.
And....let's not forget verbal. While quant is generally weighted more heavily by admissions committees, the latter does want to know you can express yourself well. Is English your second language? Are you a data analyst who majored in math? I would recommend ensuring your qualitative score is high. Are you a journalist? It likely won’t matter that much. . .focus on the quant portion instead.
So….what can you do?
1) As you approach the test think about the scores you need for EACH section, not just the total score. Think about how an Admissions Committee will view your profile. What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses? Use the GMAT to balance this perception and provide a proof point that will counter the rest of your application.
2) If you’ve worked and worked on the test and just can’t nail that section – don’t give up. Think about other ways to show the admissions committee you DO have the skills. Let’s say you are the branding expert with an undergraduate degree in art history.
-----Go through your profile in depth to find any examples of quantitative rigor. Did you take one mathematically oriented class in college? Did you work on one analytical project? Be sure to bring these to the forefront of your application (optional essay is a good place to start).
-----Take a class. If you can’t nail the GMAT the best way to show you have the skills is to take a course and do very well.
Any questions about your GMAT score or other parts of the application? Feel free to email me at [email protected] for a free consultation.
Schools are not solely focused on the total score - they want to understand the underlying breakdown as well.
Let's take an example. A 740 comprised of a 43 quant (50th percentile) and a 49 verbal (99th percentile) is not evaluated in the same manner as a 740 comprised of a 49 quant (75th percentile) and a 41 verbal (94th percentile). Business schools want to know candidates have the ability to do the work demanded. Many courses are quant heavy, especially the first year. The GMAT quant score is one indicator of whether a candidate will be able to do the work. A 740 is 97th percentile and above average at every business school – including Harvard and Stanford. However – if the Admissions Committee doesn’t think you can do the math, a 740 will not get you admitted.
Let’s unravel this further. Not all students need to have the same score. Do you have other proof points to show that you are capable of handling the work? An investment banker with a B.A. in Economics, a 3.6 GPA and a 50% on the quant portion of the GMAT likely won’t be a concern for the admissions committee. A branding expert, with a B.A. in Art History, a 3.8 GPA, and this same quant score might concern the committee. The AdCom will want to know if this person can handle the heavy duty finance work expected in an MBA program.
And....let's not forget verbal. While quant is generally weighted more heavily by admissions committees, the latter does want to know you can express yourself well. Is English your second language? Are you a data analyst who majored in math? I would recommend ensuring your qualitative score is high. Are you a journalist? It likely won’t matter that much. . .focus on the quant portion instead.
So….what can you do?
1) As you approach the test think about the scores you need for EACH section, not just the total score. Think about how an Admissions Committee will view your profile. What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses? Use the GMAT to balance this perception and provide a proof point that will counter the rest of your application.
2) If you’ve worked and worked on the test and just can’t nail that section – don’t give up. Think about other ways to show the admissions committee you DO have the skills. Let’s say you are the branding expert with an undergraduate degree in art history.
-----Go through your profile in depth to find any examples of quantitative rigor. Did you take one mathematically oriented class in college? Did you work on one analytical project? Be sure to bring these to the forefront of your application (optional essay is a good place to start).
-----Take a class. If you can’t nail the GMAT the best way to show you have the skills is to take a course and do very well.
Any questions about your GMAT score or other parts of the application? Feel free to email me at [email protected] for a free consultation.
