Which school to target for R2 with a 700 Gmat?

Hi Raghav,

Thanks for posting! Good job on the GMAT, I know it wasnt the score you were looking for but you've crossed the 700 mark with a strong Q score.

As you know, the pool of applicants from India is extremely competitive and GMAT scores for this group are going to range in the low to mid-700's. This simply means the other aspects of your application are going to need to stand out. When a school like UCLA reports its average GMAT, it's not an accurate representation of the score you or someone else would need in a more competitive subset and includes lower scores from candidates who bring other things to the table.

Overall, it looks like you have a solid profile, and Tata is a well-known firm. Your start-up experience is unique as well and shows an entreprenurial spirit. It's often hard to predict what someone's chances are in a competitive subset like yours, but I think you should have a couple schools in the 10-15 as targets/reach and a few in the 15-30 range as target/safety. Duke, Darden, and Ross are going to be tough, Tepper and McCombs more realistic as targets.

Stick with consulting, since the schools you list generally don't send people into PE (1-2 per year, but for those with previous investment banking/PE experience, and often into smaller middle-market offices).

If you'd like to speak more about your candidacy and are looking for assistance on your R2 apps, please let us know - or if you have any other questions about the process. We'd be happy to help!

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