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Hi folks! 
Please, your advice. I took the GMAT and got a 680. I did it very well in Quant (49), but no so good in Verbal (35). I don't know whether I should retake it. I think that the rest of my profile could compensate that weakness. Please, take a look and give me your comments. I am interested in HBS, MIT, Stanford, and Chicago University. 
This is my profile: 
GMAT: 680 Q49 V35 (My native language is Spanish) 
GPA: I suppose it is 4.0 because I was the best student of my class during college. (There is no GPA in my country) 
Bachelor degree with honors: My thesis research received the highest degree, even the jury recomended to publish the thesis. 
I was the best student in other specialization programs in which top students of diverse universities participated. 
Work experience: 
- 10 years 
- I worked in the most important think tank of my country, also in the biggest bank. Then, in order to live a more meaningful life, I decided to quit from the bank and work in the government in order to design financial programs to help exporters and SMEs. 
- I represented my country in international meetings outside my country during my work in the government. 
- I was part of the team of the government to help exporters financially during the current internacional financial crisis. 
- Also, I have been interviewed as an expert in some of the most important newspapers and radios of my country. 
Leadership: 
- I founded two organizations conformed by college students to develop leadership skills and make a difference in our comunity. 
 
I wouldn't have problems in retaking the exam, but I am worried about whether I will have enough time to take my test of english (TOEFL) and writing my essays to be ready for the second round. 
Do you think that my profile could compensate the GMAT? 
 
Thanks

sarahrs · Answer

I recommend not resitting the GMAT. The score is along the lines of what you need. Put the effort into other parts of the application like the essays.

Good luck

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bryantmichaels · Answer

What's your country? Could make a difference in my answer.

danzig · Answer

Hi Bryant,

I am from Peru.
It was my second attempt in the GMAT. I improved from 580 to 680 (Q49, V35).
I paste again my profile if you need it. I am interested in HBS, MIT, Stanford, and Chicago University.

Thank you for any comment you could provide :D

bryantmichaels · Answer

Yes in short I think the cultural diversity and perspective of being hispanic offers a tremendous amount. Have you considered the Consortium application? Your tarkget schools are not members, but all are top schools. Would be a good backup plan since you have chosen some of the most competitive schools in the world.

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