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02 Feb 2016, 12:31
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Hi,
I need to get this question answered as I'm quite anxious about it, though I know it's a very old one. So I took the GMAT and got a 690 (43 Q: 55 percentile; 41 V; 94 percentile; 2 IR; 12 percentile; 6 AWA). So this is the composition which is, as evident, quite uneven. I don't aim to get into the top 25 business schools. I'm coming from Asia and considering my background, any top 100 school would do it for me. What do the experienced guys here think about the chances of me getting into a university into a top 100 university like McGill, Ohio State, Rochester, Emory etc? Should I re-take as my IR score is embarrassing to say the least and Quant score is also poor or should I give it a shot and see how it goes.
Other background information is 3.33 CGPA on a scale of 4, 2 years of work experience (I know it's not competitive enough and thus, I'd also like to know if it's worth giving it a shot now or waiting for a couple of years?). I'd really appreciate some help here.
I need to get this question answered as I'm quite anxious about it, though I know it's a very old one. So I took the GMAT and got a 690 (43 Q: 55 percentile; 41 V; 94 percentile; 2 IR; 12 percentile; 6 AWA). So this is the composition which is, as evident, quite uneven. I don't aim to get into the top 25 business schools. I'm coming from Asia and considering my background, any top 100 school would do it for me. What do the experienced guys here think about the chances of me getting into a university into a top 100 university like McGill, Ohio State, Rochester, Emory etc? Should I re-take as my IR score is embarrassing to say the least and Quant score is also poor or should I give it a shot and see how it goes.
Other background information is 3.33 CGPA on a scale of 4, 2 years of work experience (I know it's not competitive enough and thus, I'd also like to know if it's worth giving it a shot now or waiting for a couple of years?). I'd really appreciate some help here.
02 Feb 2016, 22:36
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Hashaam
I wouldn't worry about the Quant at all for top 100. IR 2 isn't a deal breaker either. Your score is competitive enough since the middle 80% range of these schools would be about 600-700. They wouldn't really worry a lot about IR. You would want to cover your bases for a top 10 but a top 100 should not be a problem.
Still, I would suggest you to get a free profile evaluation done: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#-school/
That would give you a better idea.
02 Feb 2016, 23:21
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Hi Hashaam,
First off, a 690 is a strong overall score (it's just shy of the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. While a Q43 is not going to 'impress' anyone, that score would really only be a 'red flag' if you were applying to highly ranked Programs (or in such areas as Finance or other Specialty Programs). In addition, many Schools have publicly stated that they do NOT use an applicant's IR score as part of the application review process, so you have nothing to worry about there. As such, a retest is probably not necessary.
Saying that you're interested in the Top 100 isn't particularly specific, so it sounds as though you're not in a 'rush' to go to Business School.
1) When are you planning to apply?
2) You've hinted at some Schools that might interest you, but do you have a specific list?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
First off, a 690 is a strong overall score (it's just shy of the 90th percentile overall), so you should apply to any Business Schools that interest you. While a Q43 is not going to 'impress' anyone, that score would really only be a 'red flag' if you were applying to highly ranked Programs (or in such areas as Finance or other Specialty Programs). In addition, many Schools have publicly stated that they do NOT use an applicant's IR score as part of the application review process, so you have nothing to worry about there. As such, a retest is probably not necessary.
Saying that you're interested in the Top 100 isn't particularly specific, so it sounds as though you're not in a 'rush' to go to Business School.
1) When are you planning to apply?
2) You've hinted at some Schools that might interest you, but do you have a specific list?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
