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06 Aug 2023, 12:58
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Hi all, good day.
Could I get an evaluation of my profile please?
Female, 23
GPA - 3.7
Work ex - Business Analyst (13 months, Deloitte)
I have ECs exhibiting leadership and public speaking skills.
GMAT - Been scoring 660-700 in mocks, official test is scheduled for 9th Aug. Expecting >=660.
I REAALLLLLY want to get accepted into the MiM programme at LBS. The only thing that gets me dejected is that a GMAT score of 660 may not be enough to get me accepted. It’d help me manage my expectations if I get an evaluation from a 3rd person.
Additionally, here are some particular queries that I have-
1) I know Indian Males are an overrepresented group in the pool of applicants at LBS, due to which their GMAT scores have to be crazy high for their profiles to be even glanced at. Is the situation the same with Female applicants? Can a strong profile redeem a lower than median score of say 660 for an Indian Female applicant? Or are they just as overrepresented. I’m asking this because I know quite a few people who have gotten accepted with a 660 GMAT score into the LBS mim programme, but I don’t know of any Indian applicants who have.
2) Are there any Indians (or Indian Females) who have been accepted with a lower than usual GMAT score into the mim programme at LBS?
3) If LBS doesn’t work out, or I bomb my GMAT, I’m planning to go with Imperial Business School’s MiM. Any insights on the job prospects post an MiM from IBS?
TIA
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Could I get an evaluation of my profile please?
Female, 23
GPA - 3.7
Work ex - Business Analyst (13 months, Deloitte)
I have ECs exhibiting leadership and public speaking skills.
GMAT - Been scoring 660-700 in mocks, official test is scheduled for 9th Aug. Expecting >=660.
I REAALLLLLY want to get accepted into the MiM programme at LBS. The only thing that gets me dejected is that a GMAT score of 660 may not be enough to get me accepted. It’d help me manage my expectations if I get an evaluation from a 3rd person.
Additionally, here are some particular queries that I have-
1) I know Indian Males are an overrepresented group in the pool of applicants at LBS, due to which their GMAT scores have to be crazy high for their profiles to be even glanced at. Is the situation the same with Female applicants? Can a strong profile redeem a lower than median score of say 660 for an Indian Female applicant? Or are they just as overrepresented. I’m asking this because I know quite a few people who have gotten accepted with a 660 GMAT score into the LBS mim programme, but I don’t know of any Indian applicants who have.
2) Are there any Indians (or Indian Females) who have been accepted with a lower than usual GMAT score into the mim programme at LBS?
3) If LBS doesn’t work out, or I bomb my GMAT, I’m planning to go with Imperial Business School’s MiM. Any insights on the job prospects post an MiM from IBS?
TIA
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06 Aug 2023, 22:59
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md110300
md110300 hope you are doing great
The most common mistake applicants make when evaluating their GMAT scores and eligibility for specific schools is not taking into account their individual performance on the quantitative and verbal sections. Admissions committees evaluate your scores against your peers from the same population, using a normalized curve. For example, a Q49 score (around the 75th percentile) may be considered borderline for overrepresented demographic groups at top business schools. If your quantitative score meets or exceeds this threshold, the admissions committee is confident in your ability to handle the academically challenging curriculum. On the other hand, your verbal score reflects your potential to participate effectively in discussions within a truly global and diverse cohort, especially at a school like LBS. No matter how compelling your storytelling skills are, they cannot compensate if you fall short on academic thresholds, because MIM programs are quantitative and analytical in nature.
However, it is important to strive for a balanced GMAT score, and failing to score 700+ will not automatically result in rejection at LBS. And yes, as a woman applicant does give you some advantage as schools strive hard to maintain diversity and gender ratio. However, note that there are many other competitive applicants who will have similar profiles even within your demographic.
The admissions committee considers several other factors, such as your academic record, internships, work experience, and most importantly, your motivation to pursue a MiM program. LBS offers a wide range of roles and industries for MiM graduates, so it is critical to thoroughly research which roles best align with your aspirations. Your response to this aspect in your application must be unique and thorough. To bolster your application, you should speak with admissions committee POCs, alumni, or industry experts/recruiters to gain valuable insight and make a compelling case for your admission.
Feel free to connect for professional guidance.
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex MBA admissions interviewer)
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07 Aug 2023, 02:15
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md110300
md110300,
B-schools assess profiles holistically i.e the GMAT score is one part of your application in addition to your CV, GPA, work experiences, essays, motivations/ goals, school-fit, interviews, etc. If you are below-average in any of these factors, aim to over compensate for it with the other factors.
(Indian) Females are less represented than Males in business and B-schools generally speaking, so the diversity factor might work in your favor if you have an overall strong profile. I have worked with candidates (Indian Female) who got accepted into LBS MiM/ MiF with a lower-than-median score and in one case with no score (i.e. test waiver) but in all those cases, the rest of the application/ profile compensated for it.
Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.
Regards,
Arvind
HEC Paris MBA alum, Admissions interviewer
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