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­My Gmat score is 645, with 89 percentile

Percentiles -
Quant -84
DI -85
Verbal -79

I have done my Egineering from IIT Dhanbad in mining engineering and have been working in Coal India Limited ( A Public Sector Company of Government of India) from last 7.5 years.

I have served at different  positions in my company and have been involved in many policy decisions as well as formulation and planning of different projects.

I wish to do executive MBA either from reputed college in my country such as - ISB, IIMA, IIM B or from other reputed collges of the world

Do I have a chance in the above colleges with my current GMAT Score or should I try for more mark in next Gmat Focus exam ?
­Hi ABHIJITPAL  hope you are doing great todayI have worked with many people from the public sector for ISB and IIMs, so I am happy to pitch in my recommendations. Unfortunately, Abhijit, the schools are critical of candidates who have been in the public sector for a very long time and are looking to an MBA as an exit path. There are many challenges with these profiles, such as the habit of working with a top-down approach, lack of exposure to analytical thinking, and too much focus on day-to-day functional details without looking at the big picture. Beyond attaining a solid GMAT score, you should bring out a truly dynamic personality and a great understanding of how business fundamentals work. You must showcase the transferable skills that will help you get closer to your dream job post-MBA.

A 645 FE is a risky score in my opinion. You should target upwards of 695 on FE if you want IIM A and ISB to seriously consider you. I am happy to explain my reasons if you reach out. Also, you have a very strong undergraduate pedigree, don't let a GMAT score pull you down. With the Focus Edition, there is also less transparency around how a school perceives respective scores versus what GMAC translates. Over time, the schools will gradually build a new FE database and we will know more, but for now, it's better to be safe and aim higher.


Feel free to speak should you want professional advice

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Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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Hi Abhijit,

You would benefit from a higher score - say around 685+, as this will place you above the median applicant at the schools you desire.

Feel free to reach out if you wish to chat more: https://bit.ly/GM_AugAcd_Profile_Evaluation

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ABHIJITPAL
­My Gmat score is 645, with 89 percentile

Percentiles -
Quant -84
DI -85
Verbal -79

I have done my Egineering from IIT Dhanbad in mining engineering and have been working in Coal India Limited ( A Public Sector Company of Government of India) from last 7.5 years.

I have served at different  positions in my company and have been involved in many policy decisions as well as formulation and planning of different projects.

I wish to do executive MBA either from reputed college in my country such as - ISB, IIMA, IIM B or from other reputed collges of the world

Do I have a chance in the above colleges with my current GMAT Score or should I try for more mark in next Gmat Focus exam ?
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ABHIJITPAL
­My Gmat score is 645, with 89 percentile

Percentiles -
Quant -84
DI -85
Verbal -79

I have done my Egineering from IIT Dhanbad in mining engineering and have been working in Coal India Limited ( A Public Sector Company of Government of India) from last 7.5 years.

I have served at different  positions in my company and have been involved in many policy decisions as well as formulation and planning of different projects.

I wish to do executive MBA either from reputed college in my country such as - ISB, IIMA, IIM B or from other reputed collges of the world

Do I have a chance in the above colleges with my current GMAT Score or should I try for more mark in next Gmat Focus exam ?
Hi ABHIJITPAL,

The leading business schools in India­ and around the world look for holistic profiles to ensure a qualitative mixed batch. It includes your academics, work experience, ECs, community service, and so on. 

Our MBA consultants have helped ample candidates submit successful applications to ISB and other top-ranking business schools. We would recommend you block a free consultation slot with our MBA experts. It will give them a chance to understand your profile and reasoning in detail which will help you make the right decisions. 

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