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07 Mar 2025, 13:20
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Hey folks! Hope y'all are doing well.
I gave my first GMAT attempt and my score was awful 435. Despite getting a very bad GMAT score, I am still getting some hope from some of my friends that I can go for IELTS and get into a B-school through IELTS. Considering my profile - My 10th and 12th % were 78 and 57 respectively and my graduation CGPA was 7. I did my graduation in Bachelors of Hotel Management but I was looking to switch my career and go for Finance ( as I have a good amount of interest in Stocks, Investments etc. ) by joining, if not a top but a good MBA college. Regarding my work experience, I have 0 work experience but 4 months internship experience from Doha, Qatar ( During FIFA 2022 ) and 1 year j1 internship from USA. I am sitting right now, very confused as what needs to be done because I missed most of my MBA exams ( CAT, XAT etc. ) and got very little time for applying and giving GMAT and also most of the MBA colleges are in their final period of selection ( Round 3,4 ). I have a good number of certifications in Markets, Investments and other finance fields and I am also considering taking CFA exam in Nov to enhance my knowledge on finance and get an additional benefit for my admissions.
I am 23 years old and my plan was to join a college right after my j1 internship ends but it does not seem going that way. Can someone please guide me on what needs to be done looking at my situation and will it be too late if I wait another year for prep.
Thank you in advance!
I gave my first GMAT attempt and my score was awful 435. Despite getting a very bad GMAT score, I am still getting some hope from some of my friends that I can go for IELTS and get into a B-school through IELTS. Considering my profile - My 10th and 12th % were 78 and 57 respectively and my graduation CGPA was 7. I did my graduation in Bachelors of Hotel Management but I was looking to switch my career and go for Finance ( as I have a good amount of interest in Stocks, Investments etc. ) by joining, if not a top but a good MBA college. Regarding my work experience, I have 0 work experience but 4 months internship experience from Doha, Qatar ( During FIFA 2022 ) and 1 year j1 internship from USA. I am sitting right now, very confused as what needs to be done because I missed most of my MBA exams ( CAT, XAT etc. ) and got very little time for applying and giving GMAT and also most of the MBA colleges are in their final period of selection ( Round 3,4 ). I have a good number of certifications in Markets, Investments and other finance fields and I am also considering taking CFA exam in Nov to enhance my knowledge on finance and get an additional benefit for my admissions.
I am 23 years old and my plan was to join a college right after my j1 internship ends but it does not seem going that way. Can someone please guide me on what needs to be done looking at my situation and will it be too late if I wait another year for prep.
Thank you in advance!
08 Mar 2025, 06:08
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08 Mar 2025, 07:09
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Your situation is challenging but not impossible. Given your current GMAT score, applying through IELTS alone will limit your options. If you are serious about transitioning into finance, gaining relevant work experience and improving your GMAT score would significantly strengthen your profile. Consider working in a finance-related role while preparing for a GMAT retake, aiming for a score of 600+ to expand your options. Taking the CFA in November can also boost your credibility in finance. Waiting another year isn’t too late—it can allow you to build a stronger profile and target better B-schools in the next cycle.
