NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 25 Apr 2024, 16:28 It is currently 25 Apr 2024, 16:28
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
avatar
B
yadavsaransh
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Nov 2017
Posts: 7
Own Kudos [?]: 5 [3]
Given Kudos: 7
Location: India
Schools: Ross '21 HEC '22
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V36
GPA: 2.99
Send PM
What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 07 Jul 2018, 20:59
1
Kudos
2
Bookmarks
Hey Guys,

I'm applying to the below-mentioned schools for Sept '19 intake and wanted to know what are my chances of getting into the same.

1. Fuqua
2. Ross
3. Kellogg
4. Anderson
5. Rotman

Profile:
Gmat: 710 (Q:48 V39)

GPA: 3 (ok its 2.98) (#2 University for my course, Symbiosis BBA)

Work Ex: 4 years on matriculation
    worked with startups for the past 3 years
    SaaS company working in education
    Started as a Sales manager and now heading Sales for my current company

Goals: Changing stream to marketing -> heading marketing division for a clothing company -> starting my own manufacturing company

Location: India

So the situation is dire guys. I'm just getting into GMATClub and tbh, haven't done the kind of research I would be satisfied with. Please point me in the direction of valuable resources. Also, if you had a similar profile and have already seen success please share your story. Please feel free to share anything relating to the topic

Thanks

Originally posted by yadavsaransh on 07 Jul 2018, 00:45.
Last edited by yadavsaransh on 07 Jul 2018, 20:59, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
D
MBAkarma
VP
VP
Joined: 18 Apr 2018
Status:MBA Admissions Coach
Affiliations: MBAkarma
Posts: 1050
Own Kudos [?]: 213 [0]
Given Kudos: 28
Location: India
Schools: ISB IIM HEC EDHEC INSEAD IIMA HBS Rotman
GMAT 1: 750 Q50 V42
GPA: 3.75
Send PM
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   07 Jul 2018, 01:04
Hello yadavsaransh

To be honest the information is too limited to give a meaningful feedback.
However let me point you in the right direction.
Your list of schools will evaluate your profile based on 6 admission factors mentioned here.
If I break your profile down based on the info give, this is what we get-
1. Academic Potential- Indians are generally expected to score high on the GMAT. While 710 is decent it is not a stellar score. Especially considering you come from a competitive pool and have a below avg GPA. You will need other strengths in your profile to compensate for this.
2. Quality of work ex- More than years, industry or role what matters is your career progression and achievements. Unfortunately no info on this side. Don't even know what industry you are working in.
3. Diversity- Indians always face some trouble here due to the large pool they make. Are you from IT or non IT? That may make a slight difference. Your extracurricular activities will also help you set apart from other applicants. Again no info to say anything.
4. Career goals- By far the most critical piece of the admissions puzzle. What are your career goals and why is an MBA an absolute necessity to reach these goals? Again no info here. You could add to your research by reading here.
You will need a spike in at least 3 out of 4 factors mentioned above to get an admission.
I cannot find a spike because Acads is decent (but no spike) and other Info Qork Ex/Diversity/Goals is missing.
Should you feel the need to discuss your profile further let me know.

Best
Varun Sharma
+919137133507
Free Profile Review
MBAkarma.com
GMAT Score Predictor
info@mbakarma.com


yadavsaransh wrote:
Hey Guys,

I'm applying to the below-mentioned schools for Sept '19 intake and wanted to know what are my chances of getting into the same.

1. Fuqua
2. Ross
3. Kellogg
4. Anderson
5. Rotman

Profile:
Gmat: 710 (Q:48 V39)
GPA: 3 (ok its 2.98) (#2 University for my course)
Work Ex: 4 years on matriculation
(worked with startups for the past 3 years and currently heading their North Sales)
Location: India

So the situation is dire guys. I'm just getting into GMATClub and tbh, haven't done the kind of research I would be satisfied with. Please point me in the direction of valuable resources. Also, if you had a similar profile and have already seen success please share your story. Please feel free to share anything relating to the topic

Thanks
User avatar
L
GyanOne
CEO
CEO
Joined: 24 Jul 2011
Status: World Rank #4 MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 3187
Own Kudos [?]: 1585 [0]
Given Kudos: 33
GMAT 1: 780 Q51 V48
GRE 1: Q170 V170
Send PM
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   07 Jul 2018, 02:13
Expert Reply
Top Contributor
yadavsaransh wrote:
Hey Guys,

I'm applying to the below-mentioned schools for Sept '19 intake and wanted to know what are my chances of getting into the same.

1. Fuqua
2. Ross
3. Kellogg
4. Anderson
5. Rotman

Profile:
Gmat: 710 (Q:48 V39)
GPA: 3 (ok its 2.98) (#2 University for my course)
Work Ex: 4 years on matriculation
(worked with startups for the past 3 years and currently heading their North Sales)
Location: India

So the situation is dire guys. I'm just getting into GMATClub and tbh, haven't done the kind of research I would be satisfied with. Please point me in the direction of valuable resources. Also, if you had a similar profile and have already seen success please share your story. Please feel free to share anything relating to the topic

Thanks


Hi Saransh

Thanks for posting. Can you clarify on the #2 university for your course bit? Also, please provide more information on your work responsibilities and achievements. Very broadly, judging just by the parameters posted, except Rotman, the others may be challenging, but can have a full assessment once more details are available.
avatar
B
yadavsaransh
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Nov 2017
Posts: 7
Own Kudos [?]: 5 [0]
Given Kudos: 7
Location: India
Schools: Ross '21 HEC '22
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V36
GPA: 2.99
Send PM
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   07 Jul 2018, 20:51
Hey Varun,

Thanks for the review. I have gone ahead and filled up the CV review link on your webiste to provide additional info. Would love to hear back from you.

oneMBAcoach wrote:
Hello yadavsaransh

To be honest the information is too limited to give a meaningful feedback.
However let me point you in the right direction.
Your list of schools will evaluate your profile based on 6 admission factors mentioned here.
If I break your profile down based on the info give, this is what we get-
1. Academic Potential- Indians are generally expected to score high on the GMAT. While 710 is decent it is not a stellar score. Especially considering you come from a competitive pool and have a below avg GPA. You will need other strengths in your profile to compensate for this.
2. Quality of work ex- More than years, industry or role what matters is your career progression and achievements. Unfortunately no info on this side. Don't even know what industry you are working in.
3. Diversity- Indians always face some trouble here due to the large pool they make. Are you from IT or non IT? That may make a slight difference. Your extracurricular activities will also help you set apart from other applicants. Again no info to say anything.
4. Career goals- By far the most critical piece of the admissions puzzle. What are your career goals and why is an MBA an absolute necessity to reach these goals? Again no info here. You could add to your research by reading here.
You will need a spike in at least 3 out of 4 factors mentioned above to get an admission.
I cannot find a spike because Acads is decent (but no spike) and other Info Qork Ex/Diversity/Goals is missing.
Should you feel the need to discuss your profile further let me know.

Best
Varun Sharma
+919137133507
Free Profile Review
MBAkarma.com
GMAT Score Predictor
info@mbakarma.com


yadavsaransh wrote:
Hey Guys,

I'm applying to the below-mentioned schools for Sept '19 intake and wanted to know what are my chances of getting into the same.

1. Fuqua
2. Ross
3. Kellogg
4. Anderson
5. Rotman

Profile:
Gmat: 710 (Q:48 V39)
GPA: 3 (ok its 2.98) (#2 University for my course)
Work Ex: 4 years on matriculation
(worked with startups for the past 3 years and currently heading their North Sales)
Location: India

So the situation is dire guys. I'm just getting into GMATClub and tbh, haven't done the kind of research I would be satisfied with. Please point me in the direction of valuable resources. Also, if you had a similar profile and have already seen success please share your story. Please feel free to share anything relating to the topic

Thanks
avatar
B
yadavsaransh
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Nov 2017
Posts: 7
Own Kudos [?]: 5 [0]
Given Kudos: 7
Location: India
Schools: Ross '21 HEC '22
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V36
GPA: 2.99
Send PM
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   07 Jul 2018, 21:05
Hey ,

So I graduated from Symbiosis (SCMS) in 2015 with a BBA degree, I also headed a committee there.

As for my work experience, I started out as a Sales manager and have seen continuous growth with the companies that I have worked with. In the past 3 years, I have worked with 3 companies where the switch always came with a higher pay, more responsibilities and a better designation. Additionally, I have also helped my companies venture into multiple new markets.

Thanks

GyanOne wrote:
yadavsaransh wrote:
Hey Guys,

I'm applying to the below-mentioned schools for Sept '19 intake and wanted to know what are my chances of getting into the same.

1. Fuqua
2. Ross
3. Kellogg
4. Anderson
5. Rotman

Profile:
Gmat: 710 (Q:48 V39)
GPA: 3 (ok its 2.98) (#2 University for my course)
Work Ex: 4 years on matriculation
(worked with startups for the past 3 years and currently heading their North Sales)
Location: India

So the situation is dire guys. I'm just getting into GMATClub and tbh, haven't done the kind of research I would be satisfied with. Please point me in the direction of valuable resources. Also, if you had a similar profile and have already seen success please share your story. Please feel free to share anything relating to the topic

Thanks


Hi Saransh

Thanks for posting. Can you clarify on the #2 university for your course bit? Also, please provide more information on your work responsibilities and achievements. Very broadly, judging just by the parameters posted, except Rotman, the others may be challenging, but can have a full assessment once more details are available.
User avatar
MBAbot
Non-Human User
Joined: 01 Oct 2013
Posts: 910
Own Kudos [?]: 40 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2021, 06:40
Hello from the GMAT Club MBAbot!

Thanks to another GMAT Club member, I have just discovered this valuable topic, yet it had no discussion for over a year. I am now bumping it up - doing my job. I think you may find it valuable (esp those replies with Kudos).

Want to see all other topics I dig out? Follow me (click follow button on profile). You will receive a summary of all topics I bump in your profile area as well as via email.
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: What Are My Chances? Low GPA, Decent GMAT, Average human being [#permalink]
23 Aug 2021, 06:40

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions