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Vichitra
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Joined: 28 Oct 2015
Last visit: 22 Nov 2022
Posts: 9
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Location: India
Schools: IESE'23 (A)
GMAT 1: 630 Q49 V27
GMAT 2: 690 Q50 V33
GMAT 3: 720 Q50 V39
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06 Aug 2020, 07:12
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Hi,
Need urgent help here.
Re-took the GMAT today. Got a 690 ( Q 50, V33, IR 7) (My 5-year-old score was 630)
Before I start exploring way ahead, I need to figure out the following-
1. With this score, profile, age and experience, I am on the right track in selecting B Schools or I am too optimistic?
2. My last 3 GMAT Prep Mock scores were 710, 700 and 710 so shall I retake (This time in GMAT Online format). To be precise, will a 700/710 do for me what a 690 can't?
3. Does it even make sense to even think about and deploy resources for LBS and INSEAD with a 690 ?
Stretch - LBS and may be INSEAD
Target - Judge, Said, HEC, IMD
Background:
- Indian
- Male
- 33 years old with 8 Years of Work Experience
· Education:
- PG Diploma in Management (MBA Equivalent)- Marketing – India- 73%
- Bachelor of Technology- Mechanical Engineering- 76% (with Honors)
· GMAT: 690 (Q50, V33)
Profile-
Experience of 8 Years in Sales & Marketing, Strategy and Capability building in India’s Leading Automobile OEM
• Lead a field Team of 13 Area Managers along with a dotted line reporting by managers of Rural, Corporate & Exchange Sales
• Rated as Best Manager within one year into the leadership role- Scored 100% in Employee Satisfaction Index
4 roles/5 locations in a span of 8 years
• Area Manager- Channel Sales- SUVs- 4 Years, 2 different Geographies
• Capability Building Lead in HR for Sales and Marketing Function- 1 year
• Regional Manager- Sales Head for small commercial vehicles for one of the largest states of India
• Executive Assistant to Business Head & Chief of Sales and Customer Care
Other Points
· Member of the prestigious SHADOW BOARD
· Economic Times Young leader-2018 (46 Winners/ 27,000 Participants in a National Leadership hunt of 5 Months/4 rounds)
· Youngest Regional Manager in the organization (4 promotions in 7 years with consistent top appraisal ratings)
· Member of the prestigious Leadership Accelerator Program for Identified Hi-Pot candidates
· Secretary, Management Grid (5 member Student Management Council in MBA) organized various National Conferences (HR, Finance, and Marketing) round the year by inviting best speakers/researchers from the industry
· Lead Vocalist and founding member of college Rock Band and Acoustic Guitar player
· Co-Coordinator- Dramatics Club (Winners in Street play, Theatrical stage play for 2 Years in a row at various National fests
Need urgent help here.
Re-took the GMAT today. Got a 690 ( Q 50, V33, IR 7) (My 5-year-old score was 630)
Before I start exploring way ahead, I need to figure out the following-
1. With this score, profile, age and experience, I am on the right track in selecting B Schools or I am too optimistic?
2. My last 3 GMAT Prep Mock scores were 710, 700 and 710 so shall I retake (This time in GMAT Online format). To be precise, will a 700/710 do for me what a 690 can't?
3. Does it even make sense to even think about and deploy resources for LBS and INSEAD with a 690 ?
Stretch - LBS and may be INSEAD
Target - Judge, Said, HEC, IMD
Background:
- Indian
- Male
- 33 years old with 8 Years of Work Experience
· Education:
- PG Diploma in Management (MBA Equivalent)- Marketing – India- 73%
- Bachelor of Technology- Mechanical Engineering- 76% (with Honors)
· GMAT: 690 (Q50, V33)
Profile-
Experience of 8 Years in Sales & Marketing, Strategy and Capability building in India’s Leading Automobile OEM
• Lead a field Team of 13 Area Managers along with a dotted line reporting by managers of Rural, Corporate & Exchange Sales
• Rated as Best Manager within one year into the leadership role- Scored 100% in Employee Satisfaction Index
4 roles/5 locations in a span of 8 years
• Area Manager- Channel Sales- SUVs- 4 Years, 2 different Geographies
• Capability Building Lead in HR for Sales and Marketing Function- 1 year
• Regional Manager- Sales Head for small commercial vehicles for one of the largest states of India
• Executive Assistant to Business Head & Chief of Sales and Customer Care
Other Points
· Member of the prestigious SHADOW BOARD
· Economic Times Young leader-2018 (46 Winners/ 27,000 Participants in a National Leadership hunt of 5 Months/4 rounds)
· Youngest Regional Manager in the organization (4 promotions in 7 years with consistent top appraisal ratings)
· Member of the prestigious Leadership Accelerator Program for Identified Hi-Pot candidates
· Secretary, Management Grid (5 member Student Management Council in MBA) organized various National Conferences (HR, Finance, and Marketing) round the year by inviting best speakers/researchers from the industry
· Lead Vocalist and founding member of college Rock Band and Acoustic Guitar player
· Co-Coordinator- Dramatics Club (Winners in Street play, Theatrical stage play for 2 Years in a row at various National fests
06 Aug 2020, 18:38
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Hi Vichitra,
I understand your concern regarding the GMAT. It's a common benchmark to shoot for at least 700 to be competitive with the top MBA programs. That said, whether or not it's worthwhile for you to retake depends on how much higher you can score. The 10 extra points between 690 and 700 is not going to make or break your application. There isn't a definitive line where a school will reject you if you don't get at least 700. However, since you're coming from a very competitive background (male, Indian, engineering) it could definitely help your chances if you were to score higher than 700. All else being equal with another candidate that looks like you, it helps to not have a lower than average GMAT score for the school.
The bigger concern I see with you application is your extensive years of experience. You have great accomplishments and leadership experiences, as well as recognition of your talents outside of your company. Not only that, you also have an MBA equivalent degree already. MBA programs are looking for students that can really benefit from the program. People who have enough experience to contribute in the classroom, but not enough to achieve their goals without the MBA. The schools also want to know that you're not too set in your thinking, and are adaptable and open to new concepts and experiences.
In your case, I don't know what your long term goals are. However, if you can achieve them without another MBA, then it would be very difficult for you to make your case to the admissions committee why you must attend their program to achieve your dreams. My recommendation is to look at Executive MBA programs. These programs are tailored to someone with your level of experience or more, and your experience and continued education would be seen as a plus and not a minus.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us at admissionado.com for a free consultation.
Best,
Cindy
I understand your concern regarding the GMAT. It's a common benchmark to shoot for at least 700 to be competitive with the top MBA programs. That said, whether or not it's worthwhile for you to retake depends on how much higher you can score. The 10 extra points between 690 and 700 is not going to make or break your application. There isn't a definitive line where a school will reject you if you don't get at least 700. However, since you're coming from a very competitive background (male, Indian, engineering) it could definitely help your chances if you were to score higher than 700. All else being equal with another candidate that looks like you, it helps to not have a lower than average GMAT score for the school.
The bigger concern I see with you application is your extensive years of experience. You have great accomplishments and leadership experiences, as well as recognition of your talents outside of your company. Not only that, you also have an MBA equivalent degree already. MBA programs are looking for students that can really benefit from the program. People who have enough experience to contribute in the classroom, but not enough to achieve their goals without the MBA. The schools also want to know that you're not too set in your thinking, and are adaptable and open to new concepts and experiences.
In your case, I don't know what your long term goals are. However, if you can achieve them without another MBA, then it would be very difficult for you to make your case to the admissions committee why you must attend their program to achieve your dreams. My recommendation is to look at Executive MBA programs. These programs are tailored to someone with your level of experience or more, and your experience and continued education would be seen as a plus and not a minus.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us at admissionado.com for a free consultation.
Best,
Cindy
