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11 Jul 2010, 21:02
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Hey Everyone,
I've found gmat club to be the most informative and collaborative group on the net for GMAT/MBA admin questions. So, if possible, please help me with mine:
How much influence will the number of times I take the GMAT have if I will be applying to top 10 programs? (and yes I know admin teams look at the whole picture, but seriously in my situation what would you say?)
Assuming I score 700+, will my age hurt my candidacy when applying?
Info about me
I've taken the GMAT five times, improving from a 500 to 600.
Age 29 and am committed to an investment advisory practice for the next two and a half years.
Undergrad GPA of 3.65 (junior & senior year GPA 3.8-3.95) in Business Finance.
Served as a service volunteer in Brazil for two years.
CFP designee
Looking at programs in entrepreneurship and marketing.
Planning on applying for fall 2013.
Prior GMAT experience
My practice scores using OG, Kaplan, MG, & Veritas, (at least for my most recent attempt at the real GMAT,) were consistently 680+. The first three times I took the actual GMAT, I gave it a very poor effort with a month or less of prep time, each time, and exhibited an abnormally large ego, thinking I knew it all and getting burned. Unfortunately, the fourth time I ended the test without answering at least four questions; poor time management. This last time I really thought I had a 700 in the bag, but when test day came, I just dropped the ball. It was one of those days. With my inability to show up on test day and do as well as I've practiced, I keep wondering what I'm doing wrong. At face value, I'd say these comments are simply excuses for not performing well on the actual GMAT and have asked myself that many times, but with my practice test scores and knowing the effort placed into study material this is simply is not the case. I even used a Veritas tutor. I'm committed to attaining a 700+ score, but if I can't get into the schools I've been vying for, then I'd rather not take the test again and just get an EMBA in a few years from a top 50 school. At least that way I could keep building my investment advisory practice and go to school. However, my reasoning for an MBA is to change career paths, not stay where I am. So, you tell me. Is there light at the end of this tunnel I've started through? Please let me know what you think of my questions above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll keep you updated on my progress/decision.
Thanks in advance!
I've found gmat club to be the most informative and collaborative group on the net for GMAT/MBA admin questions. So, if possible, please help me with mine:
How much influence will the number of times I take the GMAT have if I will be applying to top 10 programs? (and yes I know admin teams look at the whole picture, but seriously in my situation what would you say?)
Assuming I score 700+, will my age hurt my candidacy when applying?
Info about me
I've taken the GMAT five times, improving from a 500 to 600.
Age 29 and am committed to an investment advisory practice for the next two and a half years.
Undergrad GPA of 3.65 (junior & senior year GPA 3.8-3.95) in Business Finance.
Served as a service volunteer in Brazil for two years.
CFP designee
Looking at programs in entrepreneurship and marketing.
Planning on applying for fall 2013.
Prior GMAT experience
My practice scores using OG, Kaplan, MG, & Veritas, (at least for my most recent attempt at the real GMAT,) were consistently 680+. The first three times I took the actual GMAT, I gave it a very poor effort with a month or less of prep time, each time, and exhibited an abnormally large ego, thinking I knew it all and getting burned. Unfortunately, the fourth time I ended the test without answering at least four questions; poor time management. This last time I really thought I had a 700 in the bag, but when test day came, I just dropped the ball. It was one of those days. With my inability to show up on test day and do as well as I've practiced, I keep wondering what I'm doing wrong. At face value, I'd say these comments are simply excuses for not performing well on the actual GMAT and have asked myself that many times, but with my practice test scores and knowing the effort placed into study material this is simply is not the case. I even used a Veritas tutor. I'm committed to attaining a 700+ score, but if I can't get into the schools I've been vying for, then I'd rather not take the test again and just get an EMBA in a few years from a top 50 school. At least that way I could keep building my investment advisory practice and go to school. However, my reasoning for an MBA is to change career paths, not stay where I am. So, you tell me. Is there light at the end of this tunnel I've started through? Please let me know what you think of my questions above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll keep you updated on my progress/decision.
Thanks in advance!
11 Jul 2010, 22:11
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well 600 is not very competitive for top 10 schools but your experiences might cover that. 29 is not bad - i am almost 29 and am applying for next year. With regard to GMAT test numbers... you have taken it 5 times so even if they do matter you cant really do much about it. If I were in your position I would take it again to get ~700, this way they see your improvement and the score will give you a better chance....
11 Jul 2010, 22:23
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You have taken it 5 times but what have you done to prepare?
It's hard to really provide any advice without knowing what you have done...
It's hard to really provide any advice without knowing what you have done...
