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31 Mar 2015, 06:12
Kudos
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Hello,
I am new to this forum but have recently discovered the plethora of knowledge and resources available. Thank for in advance for taking to time to help us out.
Just took the GMAT on saturday (1st attempt) and got a 690. I think the interesting part is that Veral was higher than Quant:
V44 (98th %)
Q40 (67th%)
IR 4
87th percentile overall
-I am a 25 yr old male- Indian (from US)
-Duke Undergrad BA Degree (Public Policy); Markets & Management Studies Certificate
-3.2 undergrad GPA
-3+ years work experience as an Insurance Broker--> both small company, national wholesale broker and currently with HUGE company worldwide brokerage (Marsh)
I'd ultimately like to pursue marketing, as I am intersted in Consumer Behavior and marketing effects on that. Would mabye like to couple my interests of sports and media with it. (Not 100% sure at this time, which is why I am in no immediate rush to apply). I would envision myself applying 2016 fall.
Initial schools I am contemplating:
-Fuqua (worked 3 yrs there in undergrad as a Research Assistant with the Marketing Professors)
-UNC
-Emory
-UT-Austin
Any other suggestions of places I should check out? Or overall recommendations on where I should go from here? Thanks in advance.
I am new to this forum but have recently discovered the plethora of knowledge and resources available. Thank for in advance for taking to time to help us out.
Just took the GMAT on saturday (1st attempt) and got a 690. I think the interesting part is that Veral was higher than Quant:
V44 (98th %)
Q40 (67th%)
IR 4
87th percentile overall
-I am a 25 yr old male- Indian (from US)
-Duke Undergrad BA Degree (Public Policy); Markets & Management Studies Certificate
-3.2 undergrad GPA
-3+ years work experience as an Insurance Broker--> both small company, national wholesale broker and currently with HUGE company worldwide brokerage (Marsh)
I'd ultimately like to pursue marketing, as I am intersted in Consumer Behavior and marketing effects on that. Would mabye like to couple my interests of sports and media with it. (Not 100% sure at this time, which is why I am in no immediate rush to apply). I would envision myself applying 2016 fall.
Initial schools I am contemplating:
-Fuqua (worked 3 yrs there in undergrad as a Research Assistant with the Marketing Professors)
-UNC
-Emory
-UT-Austin
Any other suggestions of places I should check out? Or overall recommendations on where I should go from here? Thanks in advance.
01 Apr 2015, 14:04
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi--
Thanks for stopping by! Nice job getting the initial GMAT under your belt. A 690 is quite respectable and in line with many of the schools on your list. That said, since you mentioned having plenty of time, schools DO take the highest score and it's not uncommon to take it more than once.... so giving it one more shot is something to consider, which could make an impact, and also help since your GPA may be slightly lower than the average at some of the schools. If you do re-take, I'd suggest sooner rather than later if you've been prepping recently so it's still fresh. There's a standard margin of error on the exam anyway so sometimes just a different day or mindset can help you improve too.
Your school list seems reasonable and generally appropriate for your marketing interest. Could also look at Ross a bit. And in general since you're thinking ahead (which is a great thing!), areas to focus on in the coming year or so might include...
-GMAT
-research into your post-MBA career plans (even setting up 'informational interviews' with professionals and/or HR reps at companies you may consider, to gain more insight)
-research about specific b-schools (including visits, speaking with students/alum if feasible)
-working hard on the job and aiming to make an impact, demonstrate leadership & teamwork, and build networks and relationships
-consider community involvement
-start brainstorming about your key strengths and experiences and what you'd contribute to the class
Best wishes for the future!
Thanks for stopping by! Nice job getting the initial GMAT under your belt. A 690 is quite respectable and in line with many of the schools on your list. That said, since you mentioned having plenty of time, schools DO take the highest score and it's not uncommon to take it more than once.... so giving it one more shot is something to consider, which could make an impact, and also help since your GPA may be slightly lower than the average at some of the schools. If you do re-take, I'd suggest sooner rather than later if you've been prepping recently so it's still fresh. There's a standard margin of error on the exam anyway so sometimes just a different day or mindset can help you improve too.
Your school list seems reasonable and generally appropriate for your marketing interest. Could also look at Ross a bit. And in general since you're thinking ahead (which is a great thing!), areas to focus on in the coming year or so might include...
-GMAT
-research into your post-MBA career plans (even setting up 'informational interviews' with professionals and/or HR reps at companies you may consider, to gain more insight)
-research about specific b-schools (including visits, speaking with students/alum if feasible)
-working hard on the job and aiming to make an impact, demonstrate leadership & teamwork, and build networks and relationships
-consider community involvement
-start brainstorming about your key strengths and experiences and what you'd contribute to the class
Best wishes for the future!
