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27 Apr 2015, 21:26
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Hi all - I’m at a crossroads in my MBA journey and would like some advice.
As background, I first took the GMAT about three years ago. I took it twice, both resulting in relatively poor scores (570, 610). I was so disheartened, I took this as a sign to give it some more time and reconsider my plans.
Earlier this year, I visited several schools and needless to say, I was inspired to get back on track with my MBA dreams. I also made the decision to pursue my MBA part-time with my targets being UCLA FEMBA, USC PM and NYU Stern PT.
After more than three months of diligent study, I took the GMAT this past weekend and the results were pretty shocking, to be honest: 610 39Q 34V 8IR.
In terms of studying this time around, I truly felt that I had made incredible strides. Among my study materials were the Manhattan GMAT Quant Strategy Guide set and the OG Review book. Not only was I feeling good about my progress, but my practice test results were looking better and better every week:
Veritas, Jan 27: 690 44Q 41V
MGMAT, Mar 1: 630 39Q 37V
MGMAT, Mar 22: 660 44Q 36V
GMAC, Apr 12: 650 45Q 34V
GMAC, Apr 18: 700 47Q 40V
That all said, I’m deciding between retaking the GMAT once more in hopes of scoring 660+ -or- moving forward with planning a stellar business school application (background below). I feel that I can do better than 610 but but also know that part-time programs ultimately tend to focus more on work experience anyway.. but I'd like to hear what others think.
W/E: 4 years at PR agencies where I represented and helped lead award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 companies; and most recently, 2 years at hot, rapidly growing new media startup managing brand communications. Most recently, I was promoted to a senior manager role and successfully spearheaded new programs both internally and externally.
GPA: 3.8 at liberal arts college
Addl. Info: I’m passionate about mentoring and have been active in local professional organizations for women.
As background, I first took the GMAT about three years ago. I took it twice, both resulting in relatively poor scores (570, 610). I was so disheartened, I took this as a sign to give it some more time and reconsider my plans.
Earlier this year, I visited several schools and needless to say, I was inspired to get back on track with my MBA dreams. I also made the decision to pursue my MBA part-time with my targets being UCLA FEMBA, USC PM and NYU Stern PT.
After more than three months of diligent study, I took the GMAT this past weekend and the results were pretty shocking, to be honest: 610 39Q 34V 8IR.
In terms of studying this time around, I truly felt that I had made incredible strides. Among my study materials were the Manhattan GMAT Quant Strategy Guide set and the OG Review book. Not only was I feeling good about my progress, but my practice test results were looking better and better every week:
Veritas, Jan 27: 690 44Q 41V
MGMAT, Mar 1: 630 39Q 37V
MGMAT, Mar 22: 660 44Q 36V
GMAC, Apr 12: 650 45Q 34V
GMAC, Apr 18: 700 47Q 40V
That all said, I’m deciding between retaking the GMAT once more in hopes of scoring 660+ -or- moving forward with planning a stellar business school application (background below). I feel that I can do better than 610 but but also know that part-time programs ultimately tend to focus more on work experience anyway.. but I'd like to hear what others think.
W/E: 4 years at PR agencies where I represented and helped lead award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 companies; and most recently, 2 years at hot, rapidly growing new media startup managing brand communications. Most recently, I was promoted to a senior manager role and successfully spearheaded new programs both internally and externally.
GPA: 3.8 at liberal arts college
Addl. Info: I’m passionate about mentoring and have been active in local professional organizations for women.
30 Apr 2015, 12:50
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As a woman, you are automatically at an advantage since b-schools, even the most aggressive at recruiting females, are only about 1/3 female. This means your GMAT may not have to be as high as you think to gain admission. Couple that with the fact part time program stats are not included when BusinessWeek and US News do their rankings of schools, and you get even more leniency. A 610 demonstrates enough aptitude to get through these programs, so I would say if you are not able to get a higher score, apply anyway and focus on relating your story in a passionate, compelling way which emphasizes all that you bring to the table to bear from your experience. My guess is you would have a shot. Still, it would make it even more likely if you could get a 680, so by all means, try again if you wish. I would not take it more than once more, however. Schools can sometimes frown on too many test attempts.
31 May 2015, 11:23
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Thanks for your feedback! I also wanted to get your thoughts on whether taking a quant noncredit course (calculus or statistics, for example) would help my overall application, given my undergraduate education was humanities-focused and my GMAT is lower than average.
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