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This has been addressed ad nauseam but I'll ask on behalf of all former underachievers clawing their way back. 2.3 GPA from state school on the east coast, quantitative major; disinterested in school and immature, no other excuses. 2.5 yrs in retail banking with one promotion, followed by a jump to asset management 6 years ago. Two promotions since then, now managing just over $1 bn in assets for various non-profits. Snagged CFA designation on the way. Various volunteering events, internships, and summer jobs through the years but nothing consistent.
740 GMAT and in a rush to get applications in top form for R1 this year. Could probably manage a 760 with another few weeks of prep but more than half of this community seems to favor a better resume/app profile than 20-30 extra points this close to the deadline. Is there any point applying to M7? I don't mind putting in work and getting introspective to spin a good comeback story, but trying to be pragmatic.
740 GMAT and in a rush to get applications in top form for R1 this year. Could probably manage a 760 with another few weeks of prep but more than half of this community seems to favor a better resume/app profile than 20-30 extra points this close to the deadline. Is there any point applying to M7? I don't mind putting in work and getting introspective to spin a good comeback story, but trying to be pragmatic.
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Hi there! How did you manage to get such a high GMAT score? I also had a low GPA in undergrad and have not been in a classroom for many years. I just started studying for the GMAT and feel so stupid most of the time when I get questions wrong. If you can give me any tips on how to succeed at the GMAT please share. I would love to score as high as you did.
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Hey Wil,
Thanks for posting here. I think the situation would be much easier if you had a 2.8-2.9, 2.3 is a bit on the low side and would likely be one of the lower GPAs coming through the application pool. Not to say you can't overcome that, but it also depends on your post-MBA goals and whether or not a school outside the M7 can help you get there.
I'd contend that there is a significant difference between a 740 and a 760/770, the latter of which is a truly elite score and would indicate top intellectual prowess and horsepower. If you really think you can hit that, I'd certainly try. For males coming from finance backgrounds for the M7, 730-740 is going to be closer to the true median, and 760-770 is going to put you a deviation or so above.
If you've got 5-6 apps for R1, I'd shoot for 2 schools in the 5-10 range and 3-4 in the 11-20. I'm not sure a school like Booth or Wharton is a possibility here, but Kellogg may take a flier on a low GPA. CBS may or may not.
Happy to chat offline about your situation, shoot me a message at [email protected]
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Hi wil3789
My name is Shimri Winters and I head the strategy team here at ARINGO. So, we at ARINGO specialize in working with candidates with low GMATs or low GPAs (I have a 640 and got into LBS
)I have actually worked with a dozen candidates this year, with a similar case to yours. they all had great candidates but low GPAs, from a simple reason of not focusing on grades in there first years of college. I had a 2.5 GPA with 720- GMAT who got into Kellogg, and a 2.4 / 750 GMAT who got into Booth - I hope that proves the case of "grades are not everything"?
Luckily for you, you have a fantastic career - 2 employers, 3 promotions, working in a very desired industry (asset management). I hope you have some extracurricular activities too?
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IF you feel you can improve your GMAT, focus solely on that. 760 is a differentiator vs. 740 which is close to average...I am not too worried about the round, so this is worth it, even if you miss R1.
In any case (with a new GMAT or with the current one) I would explain the low GPA in the optional essays. you can layout a story explaining why you were not focusing on studies in college, but how your academic ability is not represented in the low GPA
(and the GMAT is one proof of that, but hopefully, we can show the schools other analytical proof of excellence)
Happy to discuss further... feel free to send me your CV and any other info to [email protected] but my advice would be: take the GMAT 1-4 more times...
